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Practice Reading: Re-order Paragraphs ID: #5533 Markets 2
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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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These markets had become rapidly dominated by powerful enterprises who were able to act in their own interests, against the interests of both workers and consumers.
Mill was able to see an expanded role for the State in such legislation to protect us against powerful interests.
He was able to argue that the State was the only organ that was genuinely capable of responding to social needs and social interests, unlike markets.
There had already been some legislation to prevent such abuses - such as various Factory Acts to prevent the exploitation of child workers.
Markets may be good at encouraging innovation and following trends, but they were no good at ensuring social equality.

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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 talks about markets and their role in society. This is a general statement that does not need other sentences for context. It sets the stage for the discussion about markets and social equality. Why other lines are not chosen? The other paragraphs are not chosen because they do not stand alone. For example, Paragraph 2 starts with "These markets" which needs context from a previous sentence. Paragraph 3 starts with "There had already been" which also needs context. Paragraph 4 starts with "Mill was able to see" which refers to Mill, needing prior information. Paragraph 5 starts with "He was able to argue" which also needs context about who 'he' is.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph is the last sentence because it wraps up the main ideas of the text. It concludes with Mill's argument about the State's role in society. It shows the final thought that the State is better than markets for social needs.

Paragraph pairs:

  • Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): Paragraph 2 connects to Paragraph 1 because it explains why markets are not good for social equality. It shows that powerful enterprises dominate the markets, which is a problem for workers and consumers. This is a logical order because it follows the idea of markets leading to inequality.
  • Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): Paragraph 3 connects to Paragraph 2 because it talks about the response to the problems mentioned in Paragraph 2. It shows that there were laws made to stop the abuse of workers. This is a logical order because it follows the idea of needing laws to protect workers from powerful enterprises.
  • Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): Paragraph 4 connects to Paragraph 3 because it discusses Mill's view on the laws mentioned in Paragraph 3. It shows that Mill thought the State should do more to protect people. This is a logical order because it follows the idea of needing more action from the State.
  • Pair 4 (Paragraph 4 → Paragraph 5): Paragraph 5 connects to Paragraph 4 because it explains Mill's argument about the State's role. It shows that Mill believed the State could meet social needs better than markets. This is a logical order because it follows the idea of the State being important for social interests.

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