Test your ability to organize paragraphs into a coherent passage.
Which paragraph is most likely the OPENING of a passage about renewable energy?
B introduces the topic with a broad statement. The other paragraphs add details, recommendations, or consequences that follow the introduction.
Arrange: (P) This led to the invention of the telephone. (Q) Communication has evolved dramatically over centuries. (R) Today, we use smartphones for instant global communication. (S) Before that, the telegraph was the primary long-distance tool.
Q introduces the broad topic (evolution of communication). S provides historical context (before telephone). P describes the invention. R concludes with the modern outcome.
A paragraph starting with 'Furthermore' most likely follows a paragraph that:
'Furthermore' is an addition connector. It follows a paragraph that has already presented information, and the next paragraph adds more supporting points.
In a passage about climate change, which paragraph would logically come LAST?
D is a call to action/conclusion. It summarizes the urgency and looks forward—typical of a closing paragraph.
Which paragraph should be FIRST in a passage about healthy eating?
The concluding paragraph cannot start; the intro should be the third option describing benefits.
Arrange: (A) The ancient ruins were discovered. (B) Archaeologists studied the artifacts. (C) The site dates back to 2000 BCE. (D) The team published their findings.
Discovery (A), dating (C), study (B), publication (D).
Which paragraph follows a paragraph ending with a statistic about user growth?
After a statistic, a case study often supports the data.
Arrange: (P) The company launched a new app. (Q) Users gave positive feedback. (R) Marketing campaigns were initiated. (S) The development team fixed bugs.
Launch (P), marketing (R), bug fixes (S), feedback (Q).
Which paragraph would logically be LAST in a biography of a scientist?
Legacy summarizes the life.
Arrange: (A) The storm caused flooding. (B) Residents evacuated early. (C) Emergency services responded. (D) Damage assessments began.
Evacuation (B) before storm (A), then response (C), then assessments (D).
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