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Practice Reading: Re-order Paragraphs ID: #3809 Privatisation
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The text boxes in the left panel have been placed in a random order Restore the original order by dragging the text boxes from the left panel to the right panel.
* Move & order all paragraphs in the right field

Paragraph list

I think even more urgent than privatsing existing state-owned firms is to allow the entry of private firms into sectors earlier reserved for the state.
Indian thinking has traditionally been encumbered by a zero-sum view of the economy.
In reality, economic life is full of complementarities.
A government that facilitated private business was assumed to be working against the interest of the workers and the public sector.

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First sentence: Why this is the first line? This paragraph is the first sentence because it introduces the main idea of the text. It talks about Indian thinking and its view of the economy. This is a general statement that sets the stage for the following paragraphs. It does not refer to any previous information, so it is independent. Why other lines are not choosen? The other paragraphs are not chosen because they do not meet the criteria for being the first sentence. For example, Paragraph 2 starts with 'A government' which is not a general statement. Paragraph 3 starts with 'In reality' which suggests it is continuing from something before. Paragraph 4 starts with 'I think' which shows a personal opinion and is not a general statement.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph is the last sentence because it gives a final opinion on the topic. It summarizes the discussion by stating what is urgent. The phrase 'I think' shows it is a conclusion of the ideas presented before.

Paragraph pairs:

  • Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): Paragraph 2 connects with Paragraph 1 because it continues the idea of Indian thinking. The phrase 'A government that facilitated private business' shows a specific example of how this thinking affects government actions. This follows the 'Broader to Specific Strategy' where the first paragraph gives a general idea and the second gives a specific example.
  • Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): Paragraph 3 connects with Paragraph 2 because it offers a different view. The phrase 'In reality' shows a contrast to the previous idea. This uses the 'Contrast' rule to show that there is another way to think about the economy.
  • Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): Paragraph 4 connects with Paragraph 3 because it builds on the idea of complementarities. The statement shows a personal opinion about the need for private firms. This follows the 'Logical Order' rule, where the discussion of economic life leads to a suggestion for change.

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