Question

Sequencing and Coherence


1)I had a really hectic day today. 2) At school, I kept losing my pencil. 3) I slept right through the alarm and woke up late for school. 4) After school, I missed the bus and had to walk home, during which I sprained my ankle. 5) At lunch, I spilled ketchup all over my shirt.
Question 1
To make the paragraph coherent and properly sequenced, which changes should take place?
Responses
A Sentences 1 and 2 should be exchanged, as well as sentences 3 and 4.Sentences 1 and 2 should be exchanged, as well as sentences 3 and 4.
B Sentences 2 and 3 should be exchanged, as well as sentences 4 and 5.Sentences 2 and 3 should be exchanged, as well as sentences 4 and 5.
C Sentences 1 and 4 should be exchanged, as well as sentences 2 and 5.Sentences 1 and 4 should be exchanged, as well as sentences 2 and 5.
D Sentences 2 and 4 should be exchanged, as well as sentences 3 and 5.Sentences 2 and 4 should be exchanged, as well as sentences 3 and 5.
Question 2
After being properly rearranged, which TWO adverbs would further assist with sequencing coherence in this paragraph?
Responses
A Disastrously,Disastrously,
B Finally,Finally,
C First,First,
D Mysteriously,Mysteriously,
E Unquestionably,Unquestionably,

Answers

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For Question 1, the correct answer is **A**: Sentences 1 and 2 should be exchanged, as well as sentences 3 and 4.

This is because the events naturally progress from the start of the day (waking up late for school) to issues during school (losing the pencil and spilling ketchup at lunch) and then to post-school problems (missing the bus and spraining the ankle).

For Question 2, the two adverbs that would further assist with sequencing coherence in this paragraph are **C**: First and **B**: Finally.

Using “First” can help indicate the beginning of the series of unfortunate events, while “Finally” can signify the conclusion or the last incident after the sequence of events is described. These adverbs provide clear markers for the order of events.