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Practice Reading: Re-order Paragraphs ID: #40931 Urban mural
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The text boxes on the left are sentences in a paragraph from an article on the intricacies of creating an urban mural. 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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Before the first stroke was painted, we sought permission from city officials and secured a prominent wall that captured the essence of the project.
The unveiling of the mural brought the community together, celebrating the vibrant addition to their urban landscape.
Collaboration with local artists and volunteers was key, as they brought a diverse range of skills and perspectives to the project.
Initial sketches and designs were refined through community workshops, incorporating feedback to ensure the mural reflected the local culture and history.

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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 the project. It sets the stage for what will happen next. It does not refer to any previous information, so it is independent. This follows the rule of Topic Sentence. Why other lines are not chosen? Paragraph 2 starts with "Initial sketches" which needs context from the first paragraph. Paragraph 3 starts with "Collaboration" which also needs context. Paragraph 4 starts with "The unveiling" which assumes prior knowledge of the mural. All these sentences cannot stand alone without context.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph is the last sentence because it wraps up the story. It shows the final result of the project and how it affected the community. This follows the rule of Conclusive Words, as it summarizes the main idea.

Paragraph pairs:

  • Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): Paragraph 2 connects to Paragraph 1 because it continues the story of the project. After getting permission and securing a wall, the next step is to refine the designs. This shows a logical order of events.
  • Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): Paragraph 3 connects to Paragraph 2 because it explains who helped with the designs. The collaboration with artists and volunteers is a natural next step after refining the sketches. This shows a logical order of ideas.
  • Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): Paragraph 4 connects to Paragraph 3 because it shows the result of the collaboration. After working together, the next step is the unveiling of the mural. This shows a logical order of events.

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