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Practice Reading: Re-order Paragraphs ID: #3851 Mesopotamia A
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Its modern name comes from the Greek for middle—mesos—and river—potamos—and literally means a 'country between two rivers.'
Mesopotamia—mainly modern-day Iraq and Kuwait—in particular, is often referred to as the cradle of civilisation.
Not only was Mesopotamia one of the first places to develop agriculture, but it was also at the crossroads of the Egyptian and the Indus Valley civilisations.
This is because some of the most influential early city-states and empires first emerged there -although it's not the only place!
Those two rivers are the Tigris and Euphrates.
This made it a melting pot of languages and cultures that stimulated a lasting impact on writing, technology, language, trade, religion, and law.

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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 Mesopotamia. It gives a broad overview of where Mesopotamia is located and its importance. It does not use any pronouns or definite articles that need prior context. Why other lines are not chosen? Paragraph 2 starts with 'This is because,' which is a conjunction. Paragraph 3 starts with 'Its,' which is a pronoun needing prior context. Paragraph 4 starts with 'Those,' which is also a pronoun. Paragraph 5 starts with 'Not only,' which is a conjunction. Paragraph 6 starts with 'This made,' which is a pronoun needing prior context.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph is the last sentence because it summarizes the main points about Mesopotamia. It shows the overall impact of the region on many aspects of life. It wraps up the discussion about Mesopotamia.

Paragraph pairs:

  • Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): Paragraph 2 connects with Paragraph 1 because it explains why Mesopotamia is called the cradle of civilisation. This is a logical order because it follows the topic introduced in Paragraph 1.
  • Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): Paragraph 3 follows Paragraph 2 because it gives more information about Mesopotamia. It explains the meaning of the name, which is related to the topic of early city-states.
  • Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): Paragraph 4 connects with Paragraph 3 because it specifies the two rivers mentioned in Paragraph 3. This shows a clear logical order from the name to the rivers.
  • Pair 4 (Paragraph 4 → Paragraph 5): Paragraph 5 follows Paragraph 4 because it explains the importance of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. It shows how these rivers helped Mesopotamia develop agriculture and connect with other civilisations.
  • Pair 5 (Paragraph 5 → Paragraph 6): Paragraph 6 connects with Paragraph 5 because it explains the result of Mesopotamia being at the crossroads of civilisations. It shows how this led to a mix of cultures and ideas.

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