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Choose the most logical order of sentences from this paragraph. If you think the original order is best, choose option A.

[1] In late January 2011, protests broke out in Cairo, Egypt because of anger over corruption, high food prices, unemployment rates, and the government’s repression of its citizens. [2] After the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces gained control, it implements plans for a more democratic government. [3] The prolonged demonstrations led to the ouster of longtime president Hosni Mubarak.
  1. 1, 2, 3
  2. 3, 1, 2
  3. 1, 3, 2
  4. 2, 3, 1
Explanation
Answer: C - The best choice is “1, 3, 2”

The protests led to a result. The Supreme Council gained control after an event. The result or event that connects those sentences is the ouster of Hosni Mubarak. Therefore, the logical order of the sentences is 1, 3, 2.
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