Question

(1) They can be used straight from the tube like oils, or they can be thinned with water and used like watercolors. (2) Artists must work quickly because the paint will dry in minutes. (3) Once the paint is dry, it is generally impossible to remove. (4) Acrylics are easy-to-use, fast-drying paints. (5) Alcohol, however, can sometimes lift fresh paint.
In the paragraph above, sentence 4 is out of order. Where would it best be placed?
A.
before sentence 1
B.
before sentence 2
C.
after sentence 5
D.
before sentence 3

Answer 1

A, before sentence 1

Sentence 4 is best used as an introduction. This is because sentence 1 uses “they” do something must be in front to describe what “they” is.