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Practice Reading: Re-order Paragraphs ID: #48377 Urban Landscaping
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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

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This is because green spaces in cities can reduce pollution and improve air quality.
Urban landscaping often incorporates plants for aesthetic and environmental benefits.
They also provide habitats for urban wildlife and areas for recreation.
However, urban planting requires careful selection of species that can thrive in urban environments and withstand pollution.

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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 urban landscaping. It does not refer to any previous information and sets the stage for the discussion. It is a general statement about urban landscaping. Why other lines are not chosen? Paragraph 2 starts with "This is because" which needs prior context, so it cannot be first. Paragraph 3 starts with "They also provide" which refers back to something not yet mentioned. Paragraph 4 starts with "However" which shows a contrast and cannot be first.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph is the last sentence because it wraps up the discussion by highlighting the challenges of urban planting. It provides a conclusion to the ideas presented in the previous paragraphs.

Paragraph pairs:

  • Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): Paragraph 2 explains why urban landscaping is important. It uses the connector "This is because" to show the reason for the benefits mentioned in Paragraph 1.
  • Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): Paragraph 3 continues the idea from Paragraph 2. It adds more benefits of green spaces, showing a logical order from pollution reduction to providing habitats.
  • Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): Paragraph 4 introduces a new idea about the challenges of urban planting. The word "However" shows a contrast to the benefits mentioned in Paragraph 3.

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