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Practice Reading: Re-order Paragraphs ID: #50563 Migration Patterns of Birds
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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

Many bird species exhibit migration, a seasonal movement to new regions.
For example, birds fly south to warmer areas during winter when food becomes scarce in colder regions.
However, these migratory patterns can be disrupted by climate change and habitat destruction.
This behavior often results from changes in food availability and climatic conditions.

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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 migration in birds. It is a general statement that does not need other sentences for context. It does not start with a conjunction or use pronouns. It also does not use the definite article 'the' for a defined subject. Why other lines are not chosen? Paragraph 2 starts with 'This behavior', which uses a pronoun and needs context. Paragraph 3 starts with 'For example', which is a transitional phrase. Paragraph 4 starts with 'However', which is also a conjunction. All these reasons make them not independent.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph is the last sentence because it concludes the discussion on migration. It introduces a problem that affects the migratory patterns, wrapping up the topic.

Paragraph pairs:

  • Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): Paragraph 2 connects with Paragraph 1 because it explains the behavior of migration. It uses the Noun Pronoun Rule, where 'This behavior' refers back to the migration mentioned in Paragraph 1.
  • Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): Paragraph 3 connects with Paragraph 2 because it gives an example of the behavior mentioned. It follows the Broader to Specific Strategy, where the general statement in Paragraph 2 is followed by a specific example in Paragraph 3.
  • Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): Paragraph 4 connects with Paragraph 3 because it shows a contrast to the example given. It uses the Contrast rule, where 'However' indicates a different aspect of migration.

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