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Practice Reading: Re-order Paragraphs ID: #50713 Geodetic Data
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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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A geodetic datum is a tool used to define the shape and size of the earth.
True geodetic data, however, are only those which appeared after the 1700s.
They can also define the reference point for the various coordinate systems used in mapping the earth.
Prior to that, the earth's ellipsoidal shape was not always taken into consideration, as many still believed it was flat.

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First sentence: Why this is the first line? This paragraph is the first sentence because it introduces the main topic. It clearly states what a geodetic datum is. This follows the rule of Topic Sentence. Why other lines are not chosen? The other paragraphs are not independent. For example, Paragraph 2 starts with 'True', which is a pronoun that refers back to something. Paragraph 3 starts with 'They', which is also a pronoun. Paragraph 4 starts with 'Prior', which suggests a time context that needs earlier information.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph is the last sentence because it wraps up the discussion about geodetic data. It gives a conclusion about past beliefs. This follows the Conclusive Words rule.

Paragraph pairs:

  • Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): Paragraph 2 connects with Paragraph 1 because it continues the idea of geodetic datum. It explains how it is used in mapping. This follows the Logical Order rule.
  • Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): Paragraph 3 connects with Paragraph 2 because it gives more specific information about geodetic data. It shows a Broader to Specific Strategy.
  • Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): Paragraph 4 connects with Paragraph 3 because it gives historical context. It explains what happened before the 1700s. This follows the Chronological Order rule.

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