Arrange the sentences in the right order to make a paragraph.
P. The Earth's outer layer is broken into huge plates that move very slowly.
Q. This is why earthquakes are common in the Himalayas, where two plates are pushing together.
R. When the rock finally slips, the ground shakes.
S. Earthquakes happen because the ground beneath us is not one solid piece.
T. Where two plates press against each other, pressure builds up over many years.

SPTRQCorrect answerYour answerSTPRQCorrect answerYour answerPRSQTCorrect answerYour answerPTRSQCorrect answerYour answer

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A

Correct answer: A

S opens with the cause. P explains "the ground" in more detail: it is made of plates.
T is where "two plates" press, R is "when the rock finally slips", and Q applies it to the Himalayas.
So the order is SPTRQ.

Worth noting

STPRQ says "two plates" before the paragraph has said the ground is made of plates.

Concept: Ordering sentences by their links: the opener, pronouns, connectors and sequence
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