Question

using the bold transitions as cues, arrange the sentences below into a paragraph. the first sentence of the paragraph is already in place. your answer when left alone in a body of water, one fire ant will quickly drown. sentence menu - drag sentences from here to use in your answer. this is because a fire ants body is covered in a waxy substance that repels water. however, a group of fire ants can survive in the water for weeks, or even months. a giant cluster of ants can therefore join together to create waterproof rafts.

Explanation:

The first - sentence sets the scene about a single fire ant's fate in water. The second sentence explains the reason for its drowning. The third sentence presents a contrast with a group of fire ants' ability to survive. The fourth sentence gives the result of their collective action.

Answer:

When left alone in a body of water, one fire ant will quickly drown. This is because a fire ant's body is covered in a waxy substance that repels water. However, a group of fire ants can survive in the water for weeks, or even months. A giant cluster of ants can therefore join together to create waterproof rafts.