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Practice Reading: Re-order Paragraphs ID: #3829 Anaesthesiology
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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

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The field of anesthesiology, which was once nothing more than a list of medicinal plants and makeshift remedies, has grown into one of the most important fields in medicine.
His book, De materia medica, written in five volumes and translated into at least seven languages, was the primary reference source for physicians for over sixteen centuries.
Since the beginning of time, man has sought natural remedies for pain.
Between 40 and 60 A.D., Greek physician, Dioscorides travelled with the Roman armies, studying the medicinal properties of plants and minerals.

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First sentence: Why this is the first line? This paragraph is the first sentence because it introduces the main topic of natural remedies. It does not use any specific references or pronouns that need prior context. It sets the stage for the discussion about remedies. Why other lines are not chosen? Paragraph 2 starts with "Between 40 and 60 A.D." which is a specific time reference and needs context. Paragraph 3 starts with "His book," which uses a pronoun that refers to something not yet mentioned. Paragraph 4 starts with "The field of anesthesiology," which uses the definite article "the" and assumes prior knowledge.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph concludes the text by summarizing how the study of natural remedies has developed into anesthesiology. It reflects the overarching theme of the text about the evolution of medicine.

Paragraph pairs:

  • Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): This pair connects because Paragraph 2 gives a specific example of a person, Dioscorides, who studied natural remedies. This follows the general idea of seeking remedies from Paragraph 1. This is a Broader to Specific Strategy.
  • Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): This pair connects because Paragraph 3 talks about Dioscorides' book, which is a direct result of his studies mentioned in Paragraph 2. This shows a Logical Order of ideas.
  • Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): This pair connects because Paragraph 4 discusses how the knowledge from the book has evolved into the field of anesthesiology. This shows a Cause and Effect Relationship.

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