Organisation
9th grade (Year 10 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: W.9-10.1.C, W.9-10.2.A · England: ACT English (Organization), GCSE English Language Paper 2 Q5
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Question 1
[1] The first public library in the town opened in 1887. [2] Today, it lends e-books as well as print. [3] At first, it held just 300 books, all donated. [4] Over the next century, its collection grew to more than 50,000 volumes. To make the paragraph most logical, sentence 2 should be placed…
- A. after sentence 4.
- B. after sentence 3.
- C. where it is now.
- D. before sentence 1.
Question 2
[1] Tardigrades are tiny animals less than a millimetre long. [2] For example, they have survived the vacuum of space. [3] They are famous for surviving extreme conditions. [4] They can also withstand temperatures close to absolute zero. To make the paragraph most logical, sentence 3 should be placed…
- A. before sentence 2.
- B. after sentence 4.
- C. before sentence 1.
- D. where it is now.
Question 3
[1] The first public library in the town opened in 1887. [2] Today, it lends e-books as well as print. [3] At first, it held just 300 books, all donated. [4] Over the next century, its collection grew to more than 50,000 volumes. To make the paragraph most logical, sentence 2 should be placed…
- A. after sentence 4.
- B. after sentence 3.
- C. before sentence 1.
- D. where it is now.
Question 4
[1] To make a simple compost bin, start with a large container with a lid. [2] Finally, stir the mixture every week and wait. [3] Next, drill small holes in the sides for air. [4] Then add layers of fruit peel, leaves and soil. What is the most logical order?
- A. 3, 1, 4, 2
- B. 1, 2, 3, 4
- C. 1, 3, 4, 2
- D. 1, 4, 3, 2
Question 5
[1] The first public library in the town opened in 1887. [2] Today, it lends e-books as well as print. [3] At first, it held just 300 books, all donated. [4] Over the next century, its collection grew to more than 50,000 volumes. To make the paragraph most logical, sentence 2 should be placed…
- A. after sentence 3.
- B. after sentence 4.
- C. where it is now.
- D. before sentence 1.
Question 6
[1] Tardigrades are tiny animals less than a millimetre long. [2] For example, they have survived the vacuum of space. [3] They are famous for surviving extreme conditions. [4] They can also withstand temperatures close to absolute zero. To make the paragraph most logical, sentence 3 should be placed…
- A. where it is now.
- B. before sentence 1.
- C. after sentence 4.
- D. before sentence 2.
Question 7
A writer wants to add this sentence: "This ability makes them excellent rescue animals." [1] Dogs have an extraordinary sense of smell. [2] They can detect a single drop of scent in a swimming pool of water. [3] Many breeds also have great stamina. Where should the new sentence go?
- A. after sentence 3
- B. after sentence 2
- C. before sentence 1
- D. It should not be added.
Question 8
[1] To make a simple compost bin, start with a large container with a lid. [2] Finally, stir the mixture every week and wait. [3] Next, drill small holes in the sides for air. [4] Then add layers of fruit peel, leaves and soil. What is the most logical order?
- A. 1, 4, 3, 2
- B. 1, 2, 3, 4
- C. 1, 3, 4, 2
- D. 3, 1, 4, 2
Question 9
[1] The first public library in the town opened in 1887. [2] Today, it lends e-books as well as print. [3] At first, it held just 300 books, all donated. [4] Over the next century, its collection grew to more than 50,000 volumes. To make the paragraph most logical, sentence 2 should be placed…
- A. before sentence 1.
- B. where it is now.
- C. after sentence 3.
- D. after sentence 4.
Question 10
[1] The first public library in the town opened in 1887. [2] Today, it lends e-books as well as print. [3] At first, it held just 300 books, all donated. [4] Over the next century, its collection grew to more than 50,000 volumes. To make the paragraph most logical, sentence 2 should be placed…
- A. after sentence 4.
- B. before sentence 1.
- C. where it is now.
- D. after sentence 3.
Question 11
[1] The first public library in the town opened in 1887. [2] Today, it lends e-books as well as print. [3] At first, it held just 300 books, all donated. [4] Over the next century, its collection grew to more than 50,000 volumes. To make the paragraph most logical, sentence 2 should be placed…
- A. after sentence 3.
- B. where it is now.
- C. before sentence 1.
- D. after sentence 4.
Question 12
[1] The first public library in the town opened in 1887. [2] Today, it lends e-books as well as print. [3] At first, it held just 300 books, all donated. [4] Over the next century, its collection grew to more than 50,000 volumes. To make the paragraph most logical, sentence 2 should be placed…
- A. after sentence 4.
- B. before sentence 1.
- C. where it is now.
- D. after sentence 3.
Question 13
[1] Tardigrades are tiny animals less than a millimetre long. [2] For example, they have survived the vacuum of space. [3] They are famous for surviving extreme conditions. [4] They can also withstand temperatures close to absolute zero. To make the paragraph most logical, sentence 3 should be placed…
- A. before sentence 2.
- B. where it is now.
- C. after sentence 4.
- D. before sentence 1.
Question 14
[1] The first public library in the town opened in 1887. [2] Today, it lends e-books as well as print. [3] At first, it held just 300 books, all donated. [4] Over the next century, its collection grew to more than 50,000 volumes. To make the paragraph most logical, sentence 2 should be placed…
- A. before sentence 1.
- B. where it is now.
- C. after sentence 3.
- D. after sentence 4.
Question 15
[1] Tardigrades are tiny animals less than a millimetre long. [2] For example, they have survived the vacuum of space. [3] They are famous for surviving extreme conditions. [4] They can also withstand temperatures close to absolute zero. To make the paragraph most logical, sentence 3 should be placed…
- A. before sentence 1.
- B. after sentence 4.
- C. before sentence 2.
- D. where it is now.
Question 16
A writer wants to add this sentence: "This ability makes them excellent rescue animals." [1] Dogs have an extraordinary sense of smell. [2] They can detect a single drop of scent in a swimming pool of water. [3] Many breeds also have great stamina. Where should the new sentence go?
- A. after sentence 2
- B. after sentence 3
- C. before sentence 1
- D. It should not be added.
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