Loading question...
You are in free guest mode. Timed Practice Revision List Attempt History Progress Tracking Create a free account to unlock these tools
Prev Next
Practice Reading: Re-order Paragraphs ID: #42653 Home painting
Instructions ›
The text boxes on the left are sentences in a paragraph from a blog post about preparing for a first-time home painting project. 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

Before the actual painting began, covering furniture and floors with drop clothes was crucial to avoid splatters
Deciding on the perfect shade of blue took days, reflecting on various samples at different times of the day to see how the light affected the colour.
Finally, applying a second coat ensured the walls looked vibrant and evenly covered.
The transformation began with a primer layer, which helped the true colour of the paint to stand out on the walls.

Your order

Result:

AI explanationShows the answer. Tap to open.

First sentence: Why this is the first line? This paragraph is the first line because it introduces the main topic of the painting process. It talks about choosing the colour, which is important before starting to paint. 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 "Before the actual painting began," which needs context from a previous sentence. Paragraph 3 starts with "The transformation began," which also needs earlier information. Paragraph 4 starts with "Finally," showing it is not independent.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph is the last line because it wraps up the painting process. It uses the word "Finally," which signals the end of the steps. It also summarizes the final result of the painting.

Paragraph pairs:

  • Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): Paragraph 2 connects to Paragraph 1 because it shows the next step after deciding on the colour. The use of "Before" shows a logical order of actions in the painting process.
  • Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): Paragraph 3 connects to Paragraph 2 because it shows what happens after preparing the area. The phrase "The transformation began" indicates a logical order in the painting steps.
  • Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): Paragraph 4 connects to Paragraph 3 because it shows the next step after applying the primer. The word "Finally" indicates that this is the last step in the process.

With a free account: Retry and compare every attempt.
Be the first! No community answers here yet. Submit yours and help others learn.
How difficult was this question?
Others found: 100% Easy · 0% Medium · 0% Hard
Saving...