English Skills with Readings 7th Edition by John Langan

Exercise 34

Organizing through Time Order
Use time order to organize the scrambled list of sentences below. Write the number 1 beside the point that all the other sentences support. Then number each supporting sentence as it occurs in time.
______The table is right near the garbage can.
______So you reluctantly select a glue-like tuna-fish sandwich, a crushed apple pie, and watery, lukewarm coffee.
______You sit at the edge of the table, away from the garbage can, and gulp down your meal.
______Trying to eat in the cafeteria is an unpleasant experience.
_______Suddenly you spot a free table in the center.
________With a last swallow of the lukewarm coffee, you get up and leave the cafeteria as rapidly as possible.
_______Flies are flitting into and out of the thrash.
_______By the time it is your turn, the few things that are almost good are gone.
______There does not seem to be a free table anywhere.
_______Unfortunately, there is a line in the cafeteria.
_______The hoagies, coconut-custard pie, and iced tea have all disappeared.
______You hold your tray and look for a place to sit down.
________You have a class in a few minutes, and so you run in to grab something to eat quickly.