Arrange the sentences in the right order to make a paragraph.
P. When it gets them, its hard coat softens and splits.
Q. A seed needs three things to begin growing: water, air and warmth.
R. After the root, a shoot appears and grows up towards the light.
S. A tiny root pushes out first and grows down into the soil.
T. Soon the first leaves open, and the young plant can make its own food.

QPRSTCorrect answerYour answerQPSRTCorrect answerYour answerSQTPRCorrect answerYour answerQPTSRCorrect answerYour answer

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B

Correct answer: B

Q opens: it says what a seed needs. P says what happens "when it gets them".
S is the root, which comes "first", R is "after the root", and T is "soon", the leaves.
So the order is QPSRT.

Worth noting

QPRST brings the shoot "after the root" before the root has appeared.

Concept: Ordering sentences by their links: the opener, pronouns, connectors and sequence
Typical timeTypical: 80 s
Your timeYours: —

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