Directions: Five sentences A, B, C, D, and E are given below, you need to rearrange the sentences so that the five sentences can together form a meaningful paragraph. A. We breathe polluted air, drink polluted water and eat polluted food. B. Rising pollution is a very big problem for us. C. The question is rising how can we protect ourselves from this enemy. D. It is producing health challenges for all. E. Pollution produces many health challenges not only for all creatures but also for our environment.
Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
B
Rearrangement: Understanding Paragraph Flow
This exercise involves arranging five sentences (A, B, C, D, E) to form a coherent and meaningful paragraph. The main task is to identify the sentence that logically introduces the topic and should therefore be the first sentence in the sequence.
Sentences: Analyzing Individual Roles
- A. We breathe polluted air, drink polluted water and eat polluted food. This sentence provides concrete examples of how pollution affects our daily lives.
- B. Rising pollution is a very big problem for us. This sentence acts as a clear topic sentence, introducing the central issue of the paragraph – the problem of pollution.
- C. The question is rising how can we protect ourselves from this enemy. This sentence poses a question about solutions or responses to the problem, suggesting it should come after the problem and its effects have been discussed.
- D. It is producing health challenges for all. This sentence describes a direct consequence of pollution, referring to the effects on people's health.
- E. Pollution produces many health challenges not only for all creatures but also for our environment. This sentence expands on the consequences, highlighting impacts on both living beings and the environment, making it a more comprehensive statement than D.
Starting Sentence: Determining the Logical Beginning
To construct a logical paragraph, the first sentence should introduce the main subject. Sentence B, "Rising pollution is a very big problem for us," effectively serves this purpose by stating the core issue. It acts as an umbrella statement under which the other sentences can elaborate.
Sentences A, D, and E provide details about the problem and its effects, while sentence C looks towards finding solutions. Therefore, a sentence that broadly introduces the problem is needed at the start.
Paragraph: Constructing a Coherent Order
A logical arrangement of the sentences to form a meaningful paragraph would be:
- B: Introduce the main problem – rising pollution.
- A: Provide specific ways pollution affects us (air, water, food).
- D: State a key consequence – health challenges for people.
- E: Broaden the consequences to include all creatures and the environment.
- C: Conclude by raising the question of protection against this problem.
This sequence establishes the problem, illustrates it with examples, details its impacts, and finally questions how to manage it, creating a well-structured narrative.
Conclusion: Identifying the First Sentence
Based on the analysis of sentence roles and logical flow, sentence B is the most suitable candidate for the first sentence. It clearly introduces the topic of rising pollution as a significant problem, setting the stage for the subsequent details and discussion.
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