Question

Read the passage.

(1) I think that schools should switch from using paper textbooks to using computer tablets. (2)
Textbooks were effective in the pre-digital age, but now we live in a technology-based society, so
schools need to get with the program and adopt a modern approach to learning. (3) In fact, the chair
of the Federal Communications Commission said that "it's time for the next stage" of learning with
tablets and pointed out how textbooks are often out of date. (4) Opponents argue that tablets aren't
a good choice because initially they're very expensive. (5) The secretary of education pointed out
that tablets can be updated regularly, which saves money in the long run. (6) Not to mention the
pluses of having the latest and greatest info! (7) Many experts agree that switching to tablets is
important for the future of education.
To improve the logical flow of the paragraph, the bestplace to move sentence 7 is before

Answer 1

Sentence 7 should be moved before sentence 2 to provide a general assertion about expert opinions at the beginning of the paragraph for a more logical and persuasive flow.

Step-by-step explanation:

To improve the logical flow of the paragraph, the best place to move sentence 7, which is "Many experts agree that switching to tablets is important for the future of education," is before sentence 2. The reason for this placement is because sentence 7 provides a strong, general assertion about expert opinions on the subject, which can then be supported by the more detailed reasons and examples that follow in the rest of the paragraph. By placing this sentence before sentence 2, it sets up the argument by appealing to authority right at the beginning, and the subsequent sentences serve to support this claim with details, leading to a more logical and persuasive argument.

Answer 2

This question is incomplete because the options are missing; here is the question statement and options:

To improve the logical flow of the paragraph, the best place to move sentence 7 is before

A. Sentence 1.

B. Sentence 3.

C. Sentence 5.

D. Sentence 6.

The correct answer is B. Sentence 3

Step-by-step explanation:

The paragraph develops an argument through different sections. This includes the thesis statement "schools should switch from using paper textbooks to using computer tablets", reasons and evidence that support this thesis, the explanation of one counterclaim, and finally, reasons to disprove the counterclaim and confirm the claim.

In the case of sentence 7 "Many experts agree that switching to tablets is important for the future of education" this provides a reason that supports the argument and due to this, it is more appropriate this sentence is placed after the thesis and before the counterclaim "Opponents argue that tablets ...".

In this context, this sentence should be placed before sentence 3 that belongs to the evidence provided to support the claim. Moreover, sentence 7 would appropriately introduce sentence 3 as they are both related to the opinion of experts about this issue.