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Practice Reading: Re-order Paragraphs ID: #51695 Macchiato vs. Cappuccino
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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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The macchiato starts off with a base of steamed milk, two shots of espresso and then a thin layer of milk foam on top, providing a much higher ratio of coffee to milk.
A cappuccino on the other hand starts with a shot of espresso, then steamed milk and finishes with milk foam on top, all in a perfectly balanced ratio.
Well, firstly you should understand the differences between the two.
If you're ordering in a coffee shop you may be thinking macchiato vs. cappuccino, what's the difference and what should I go for?

Your order

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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 the text. It asks a question about macchiato and cappuccino, which sets the stage for the discussion. This follows the rule of Topic Sentence. Why other lines are not choosen? The other paragraphs are not chosen because they do not stand alone. For example, Paragraph 2 starts with "Well," which is a conjunction. Paragraph 3 talks about macchiato without introducing the topic first. Paragraph 4 also refers to ordering but does not ask a question.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph is the last sentence because it wraps up the discussion about cappuccino after explaining macchiato. It provides a complete comparison, which follows the Summary Style rule.

Paragraph pairs:

  • Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): Paragraph 2 connects to Paragraph 1 because it continues the thought about understanding the differences. This follows the Logical Order rule.
  • Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): Paragraph 3 connects to Paragraph 2 because it gives specific information about macchiato after stating that differences should be understood. This follows the Broader to Specific Strategy.
  • Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): Paragraph 4 connects to Paragraph 3 because it provides information about cappuccino after discussing macchiato. This follows the Object Subject Strategy.

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