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Directions: Look at the following sentences. Can you organize the sentences to create an appropriate introduction paragraph? We have provided three possibilities for arranging the sentences. Look at all three and decide which you think makes the best introduction paragraph. When you have made a decision, click on the 'Example' you have chosen to see if you are right.
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I had difficulties in math when I was in middle school. He taught me many skills from the fundamental concepts to the advanced principles, so I learned from the basic skills to the high level in this class. If someone is really concerned about your problems in school, he/she will be willing to help you to learn. I really hated math, and I didn't learn anything because I didn't understand the process. Then when I was in high school, I had a very good teacher. He saw my problems, and he offered to help me.
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I really hated math, and I didn't learn anything because I didn't understand the process. Then when I was in high school, I had a very good teacher. He taught me many skills from the fundamental concepts to the advanced principles, so I learned from the basic skills to the high level in this class. I had difficulties in math when I was in middle school. He saw my problems, and he offered to help me. If someone is really concerned about your problems in school, he/she will be willing to help you to learn.
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If someone is really concerned about your problems in school, he/she will be willing to help you to learn. I had difficulties in math when I was in middle school. I really hated math, and I didn't learn anything because I didn't understand the process. Then when I was in high school, I had a very good teacher. He saw my problems, and he offered to help me. He taught me many skills from the fundamental concepts to the advanced principles, so I learned from the basic skills to the high level in this class.

This test would likely require a discussion on coherence, which is not addressed in this project.

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