The opening sentence is given. Arrange the rest to make a paragraph.
Opening: Earthworms come up to the surface when it rains.
P. Another is that moving over wet ground is easier than digging through soil.
Q. One idea is that the rain fills their tunnels with water, so they come up to breathe.
R. Whatever the reason, the next time it rains, you will probably see them on the paths.
S. Scientists are not sure why they do this.

SQRPCorrect answerYour answerPQSRCorrect answerYour answerSQPRCorrect answerYour answerPSRQCorrect answerYour answer

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C

Correct answer: C

After the opening sentence, S says scientists are "not sure why".
Q gives "one idea", P gives "another", and R says "whatever the reason", so it comes last.
So the order is SQPR.

Worth noting

SQRP says "whatever the reason" before the second reason has been given.

Concept: Ordering sentences by their links: the opener, pronouns, connectors and sequence
Typical timeTypical: 75 s
Your timeYours: —

Ten questions from Ordering sentences into a paragraph, at your own pace.

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