Difficulty: Hard

Average Score: 35%

Ms. Lindy, a sixth-grade teacher, instructed her students to read an article about how to grow corn and write a summary of the information. The following is one student's response. (1) Corn is pretty easy to grow, but it takes up a lot of space. (2) Corn grows rather slowly, but once it's done it is ready to harvest. (3) Corn needs to be planted in a sunny part of the garden. (4) You have to fertilize it a few times and you should help the stalks stay up. (5) Also, you need to keep the soil evenly moist. (6) There are different types of corn seeds, some for yellow corn, some for white corn, and some for other colors.

Which of the following sentences in the student's summary should be switched to ensure a logical progression of ideas?

Rationale

Sentence 1 and sentence 6 should be switched to ensure a logical progression of ideas.

The student’s summary begins with the general idea of growing corn but later introduces the different types of corn seeds. To create a more logical flow, the discussion about types of corn should precede the general statement about the ease of growing corn.

A (Sentence 1 and sentence 6) CORRECT

Switching these sentences allows the summary to first introduce the various types of corn seeds before discussing the overall process of growing corn. This order establishes a clearer connection between the seed types and the subsequent growing requirements, enhancing the logical sequence of ideas.

B (Sentence 2 and sentence 6) YOUR ANSWER

This switch does not significantly improve the logical flow of the summary. Sentence 2 discusses the growth rate of corn, which logically follows the introduction of corn before discussing types of seeds. Therefore, the sequence remains coherent without this alteration.

C (Sentence 3 and sentence 4) YOUR ANSWER

Changing the order of these sentences disrupts the logical progression. Sentence 3 discusses the need for sunlight, while sentence 4 focuses on fertilization and support for the stalks. Both topics are closely related and should remain in their original order to maintain clarity in the growing process.

D (Sentence 4 and sentence 5) YOUR ANSWER

Rearranging these sentences does not enhance the logical flow. Sentence 4 deals with fertilization and support, while sentence 5 involves soil moisture. Since both sentences are about care practices for growing corn, maintaining their order helps to provide a coherent understanding of the cultivation process.

Conclusion

To achieve a logical progression in the summary, switching sentence 1 and sentence 6 is essential. This adjustment allows the introduction of corn seed types to precede the general discussion of growing corn, thereby clarifying the relationship between the seed types and their growing requirements. All other proposed changes do not provide the same improvement in logical flow and coherence.

Which of the following sentences in the student's summary should be switched to ensure a logical progression of ideas?

Sentence 1 and sentence 6 should be switched to ensure a logical progression of ideas.

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