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Practice Reading: Re-order Paragraphs ID: #50686 Miss Brill
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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

That evening ends with her sudden realization that she is old and lonely, a realization brought to her by a conversation she overhears a comment on her unwelcome presence in their vicinity.
Miss Brill is sad and depressed as she returns home.
Miss Brill is a regular visitor on Sundays to the Jardins Publiques (the Public Gardens) of a small French suburb.
One Sunday Miss Brill puts on her fur and goes to the Public Gardens as usual.
She listens to the band playing, and enjoys contemplating the world as a great stage upon which actors perform.

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First sentence: Why this is the first line? This paragraph is the first because it introduces Miss Brill and her regular visits. It gives a broad overview of her character and setting. It does not use any pronouns or definite articles that need prior context. Why other lines are not chosen? Paragraph 2 starts with 'She', which is a pronoun and needs context. Paragraph 3 starts with 'One Sunday', which suggests a specific time and is not general. Paragraph 4 uses 'That evening', which also needs prior context. Paragraph 5 starts with 'Miss Brill', but it is not an introduction to her character or setting.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph is the last because it wraps up the story. It shows the final feelings of Miss Brill after her experiences in the gardens. It gives a clear conclusion to her day.

Paragraph pairs:

  • Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): Paragraph 2 connects to Paragraph 1 because it continues the description of Miss Brill's experience in the gardens. It shows what she does there, which is listening to the band and enjoying the scene. This is a logical order of ideas.
  • Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): Paragraph 3 follows Paragraph 2 because it describes a specific day when Miss Brill goes to the gardens. It shows a chronological order of events, moving from her enjoyment to her action of going out.
  • Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): Paragraph 4 connects to Paragraph 3 because it describes what happens after Miss Brill goes to the gardens. It shows the cause and effect relationship, where her visit leads to her realization later that evening.
  • Pair 4 (Paragraph 4 → Paragraph 5): Paragraph 5 follows Paragraph 4 because it shows the effect of her realization. It explains how she feels after her experience, which is sadness and depression. This is a logical order of thoughts.

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