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Practice Reading: Re-order Paragraphs ID: #44152 Flytrap
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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

Paragraph list

While it is moving towards the food, it inevitably touches the seemingly harmless hairs on the surface of the plant. Upon feeling the fly's touch, the plant suddenly snaps its leaves shut.
The plant attracts the insects with the charming red color of its leaves.
A number of plants hunt by using amazing methods.
One of these is the Venus Flytrap, which catches and feeds on insects visiting.
The fly is charmed by the irresistable sweet scent seaeted by the glands surrounding the leaves and lands on the plant without much hesitation.

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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 text. It gives a broad overview of plants that hunt. 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 "One of these" which needs context. Paragraph 3 starts with "The plant" which is not clear without prior information. Paragraph 4 starts with "The fly" which also needs context. Paragraph 5 starts with "While it is moving" which is a continuation of an action.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph is the last sentence because it describes the final action of the plant. It wraps up the story of how the plant catches the fly. This follows the rule of Conclusive Words, as it shows the result of the fly's actions.

Paragraph pairs:

  • Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): Paragraph 2 connects with Paragraph 1 because it uses the phrase "One of these". This shows that it is giving an example of the plants mentioned in Paragraph 1. This follows the Object Subject Strategy.
  • Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): Paragraph 3 connects with Paragraph 2 because it talks about the plant's way of attracting insects. This shows a logical order of ideas, moving from the specific plant to its characteristics. This follows the Broader to Specific Strategy.
  • Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): Paragraph 4 connects with Paragraph 3 because it continues to explain how the fly is attracted to the plant. This shows a logical flow of ideas, moving from the plant's color to its scent. This follows the Logical Order.
  • Pair 4 (Paragraph 4 → Paragraph 5): Paragraph 5 connects with Paragraph 4 because it describes what happens next after the fly lands on the plant. This shows a chronological order of events, moving from the fly landing to the plant's reaction.

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