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Practice Reading: Re-order Paragraphs ID: #40725 Ancient civilisations
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The text boxes on the left are sentences in a paragraph from a travelogue about exploring ancient civilisations. 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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Walking through the ruins, I felt a tangible connection to the past, imagining the bustling life that once thrived there.
Planning an expedition to the remnants of these bygone cultures involved extensive research and logistical preparations.
Each site, from the pyramids of Egypt to the temples of Cambodia, offered unique insights into humanity's ingenuity and resilience.
This journey not only deepened my appreciation for history but also instilled a sense of humility in the face of our collective human story.
The allure of ancient civilisations began with a childhood fascination with history books and artifacts.

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First sentence: Why this is the first line? This paragraph is the first line because it introduces the main topic of the text. It talks about a childhood fascination, which sets the stage for the following ideas. This follows the rule of Topic Sentence. Why other lines are not chosen? The other paragraphs are not chosen because they do not stand alone. For example, Paragraph 2 starts with "Planning" which is a verb and needs more context. Paragraph 3 starts with "Walking" which also needs context. Paragraph 4 starts with "Each site" which refers back to something not yet mentioned. Paragraph 5 starts with "This journey" which refers back to a journey not yet described.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph is the last line because it wraps up the ideas presented in the text. It summarizes the overall experience and feelings gained from the journey. This follows the rule of Conclusive Words.

Paragraph pairs:

  • Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): Paragraph 2 connects to Paragraph 1 because it shows the next step after the fascination. The word "Planning" indicates that the fascination leads to action. This follows the Logical Order rule.
  • Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): Paragraph 3 connects to Paragraph 2 because it describes what happens after planning. The action of "Walking through the ruins" shows the result of the planning. This follows the Cause and Effect Relationship rule.
  • Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): Paragraph 4 connects to Paragraph 3 because it gives examples of the sites mentioned. The phrase "Each site" refers back to the ruins described in Paragraph 3. This follows the Noun Pronoun Rule.
  • Pair 4 (Paragraph 4 → Paragraph 5): Paragraph 5 connects to Paragraph 4 because it summarizes the feelings gained from visiting the sites. The word "This journey" refers back to the experiences shared in Paragraph 4. This follows the Noun Pronoun Rule.

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