Scrambled paragraph - ESL worksheet by fauziahsusi - Free Printable

To arrange the sentences into a coherent, well-structured paragraph, we need to follow logical flow: start with a general statement, then present specific examples in a clear sequence (often using transitional words like “first,” “second,” “finally”), and end with a concluding or forward-looking thought.

Let’s analyze the sentences:

1. General opening sentence:
> *Researchers in the automobile industry are experimenting with different types of engines and fuels as alternatives to the conventional gasoline engines.*
→ This is clearly the best opening sentence — it introduces the topic broadly.

2. First example:
> *One new type of engine, which burns diesel oil instead of gasoline, has been available for several years.*
→ This introduces the first alternative engine type — diesel.

3. Second example:
> *A second type is the gas turbine engine, which can use fuels made from gasoline,*
→ This introduces the second alternative — gas turbine. (Note: The sentence is cut off, but we can assume it continues logically.)

4. Third example / final point:
> *Finally, several automobile manufactures are experimenting with methanol, which is a mixture of gasoline and methyl alcohol, as an automobile fuel.*
→ “Finally” signals this is the last point in the list.

5. Forward-looking / concluding sentence:
> *Furthermore, researchers are continuing to work on the development of an efficient, electrically powered automobile.*
→ “Furthermore” suggests an additional point beyond the examples — often used to look ahead or add a future-oriented idea.

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✔ Correct Order:

1. Researchers in the automobile industry are experimenting with different types of engines and fuels as alternatives to the conventional gasoline engines.

*(Introduces the main topic.)*

2. One new type of engine, which burns diesel oil instead of gasoline, has been available for several years.

*(First specific example.)*

3. A second type is the gas turbine engine, which can use fuels made from gasoline,

*(Second example — note: sentence is incomplete, but fits here logically.)*

4. Finally, several automobile manufactures are experimenting with methanol, which is a mixture of gasoline and methyl alcohol, as an automobile fuel.

*(Third and final example — “Finally” indicates conclusion of list.)*

5. Furthermore, researchers are continuing to work on the development of an efficient, electrically powered automobile.

*(Adds a forward-looking note — “Furthermore” expands the scope beyond the listed examples.)*

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📝 Final Paragraph:

> Researchers in the automobile industry are experimenting with different types of engines and fuels as alternatives to the conventional gasoline engines. One new type of engine, which burns diesel oil instead of gasoline, has been available for several years. A second type is the gas turbine engine, which can use fuels made from gasoline. Finally, several automobile manufacturers are experimenting with methanol, which is a mixture of gasoline and methyl alcohol, as an automobile fuel. Furthermore, researchers are continuing to work on the development of an efficient, electrically powered automobile.

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✔ Note: I corrected “manufactures” to “manufacturers” in the final sentence — it was likely a typo in the original text.

This arrangement creates a logical progression: general → specific examples (1st, 2nd, finally) → forward-looking addition. It reads smoothly and fulfills the instruction to make a “good paragraph.”