Test your ability to arrange scrambled sentences into coherent paragraphs.
Arrange: (A) The results were announced yesterday. (B) Many students had prepared for months. (C) The exam was conducted last week. (D) Some students were disappointed with their scores.
C introduces the exam (first event). B describes preparation (before exam). A announces results (after exam). D gives student reactions (after results).
Which sentence is most likely the FIRST in a paragraph about climate change?
B introduces the topic with a broad statement. The other sentences add details, contrasts, or solutions that follow the topic introduction.
Arrange: (A) He studied computer science in college. (B) Today, he runs a successful tech company. (C) After graduation, he joined a startup. (D) Mark grew up in a small town.
D introduces the person (first). A describes education (after growing up). C describes career start (after graduation). B concludes with current success.
In a Para Jumble, a sentence starting with 'However' most likely follows a sentence that:
'However' is a contrast connector. It follows a statement that the next sentence will contradict or qualify.
Arrange: (A) The researcher collected data. (B) The experiment was designed. (C) Results were analyzed. (D) Conclusions were drawn.
Design (B) precedes data collection (A), then analysis (C), then conclusions (D).
Arrange: (A) The festival was canceled. (B) Tickets were sold out. (C) The weather forecast predicted rain. (D) Attendees were disappointed.
Weather forecast (C) leads to cancellation (A); then tickets info (B) and disappointment (D).
Arrange: (A) She learned to code. (B) She attended a bootcamp. (C) She applied for a job. (D) She started as an intern.
Bootcamp (B) first, then learning (A), then job application (C), then internship (D).
Arrange: (A) The novel was published. (B) The author wrote the manuscript. (C) The manuscript was edited. (D) The book became a bestseller.
Writing (B) before editing (C), then publishing (A), then success (D).
Arrange: (A) The team brainstormed ideas. (B) The prototype was built. (C) The project was funded. (D) The client presented requirements.
Requirements (D) first, then brainstorming (A), then funding (C), then prototype (B).
Arrange: (A) The alarm rang. (B) He woke up. (C) He brushed his teeth. (D) He went for a run.
Alarm (A) triggers waking (B), then brushing (C), then running (D).
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