Joachim always had a hard time falling asleep, and tonight was no different. He decided to try his usual tricks to help him fall asleep. First, he sat in bed and read for thirty minutes. Twenty minutes after he finished his milk, Joachim finally began to drift off.

Question

The writer of this paragraph wants to add the sentence, “When that didn’t work, he heated up some milk in the kitchen.” Where is the best place for this sentence in the paragraph in order to keep a logical sequence of events?

(1 point)
Responses

after the second sentence
after the second sentence

before the first sentence
before the first sentence

after the fourth sentence
after the fourth sentence

after the third sentence

Answer 1

The best place for the sentence, “When that didn’t work, he heated up some milk in the kitchen,” in order to keep a logical sequence of events is:

after the second sentence.

This way, it follows the action of reading in bed and reflects his attempt to fall asleep before he drinks the milk and begins to drift off.

Answer 2

you made me get it wrong

Answer 3

I’m sorry to hear that! Let’s clarify the sequence of events to identify the best placement for the sentence. The logical flow of Joachim's attempts to fall asleep would include trying to read first, then if that doesn't work, he would go on to heat up milk.

Here’s the sequence:

1. He sits in bed and reads for thirty minutes.
2. When that didn’t work, he heated up some milk in the kitchen.
3. He drinks the milk.
4. Twenty minutes later, he begins to drift off.

Given this order, the correct placement for the sentence would be after the first sentence.

Thank you for your patience, and I hope this helps clarify things!