Question

read the paragraph from an e-mail.
(1) the torrential rain that postponed the festival has finally ceased, but it left a trail of disaster. (2) rescheduling the annual pickle palooza is going to be a huge undertaking. (3) the ceremonial pickle podium floated off during the downpour and hasnt been seen since. (4) a flock of ducks have taken up residence on it and have been chasing off anyone who comes near them. (5) and, there is a puddle the size of a small lake where the festival field was.
what is the best way to reorganize the paragraph to make the writers viewpoint clear to the reader?
○ 1, 3, 4, 2, 5
○ 2, 1, 3, 5, 4
○ 3, 1, 2, 4, 5
○ 4, 5, 1, 2, 3

Explanation:

To clarify the writer's viewpoint, start with the core problem (rescheduling the festival), then state the cause (rain stopping but leaving damage), followed by specific examples of the damage, and end with the related duck issue tied to the puddle.

1. Start with sentence 2: introduces the main task (rescheduling Pickle Palooza) as the core focus.
2. Follow with sentence 1: explains the cause of the rescheduling (rain stopped but left disaster).
3. Next, sentence 3: first specific disaster detail (podium floated away).
4. Then sentence 5: second specific disaster detail (large puddle on the field).
5. End with sentence 4: ties the duck issue to the puddle from sentence 5, creating a logical flow.

Answer:

2, 1, 3, 5, 4