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Practice Reading: Re-order Paragraphs ID: #50620 Antibiotic Resistance
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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

Overuse and misuse of antibiotics have led to bacteria evolving resistance to these medications.
This development threatens to render common treatments ineffective, posing a risk to public health.
Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern in global health.
Strategies to combat antibiotic resistance include developing new drugs and promoting responsible antibiotic use.

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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 antibiotic resistance. It gives a broad overview of the issue without going into details. This follows the rule of Topic Sentence. Why other lines are not chosen? The other paragraphs are not chosen as the first sentence because they do not stand alone. For example, Paragraph 2 starts with 'Overuse' which needs context. Paragraph 3 uses 'This development' which refers back to something. Paragraph 4 talks about strategies but does not introduce the topic.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph is the last sentence because it wraps up the discussion by providing solutions. It follows the Conclusive Words rule, as it gives a clear end to the topic of antibiotic resistance.

Paragraph pairs:

  • Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): Paragraph 2 connects to Paragraph 1 because it explains why antibiotic resistance is a concern. It uses the Logical Order rule, showing how the first sentence leads to the details in the second.
  • Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): Paragraph 3 connects to Paragraph 2 because it shows the effect of antibiotic resistance. It uses the Cause and Effect Relationship rule, explaining the danger that comes from the misuse of antibiotics.
  • Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): Paragraph 4 connects to Paragraph 3 because it talks about solutions to the problem mentioned in the third paragraph. It follows the Broader to Specific Strategy, moving from the problem to the strategies to fix it.

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