Read this paragraph and answer the questions that follow it.
(1) The average American couple will spend $35,000 on their nuptials, according to wedding website The Knot. (2) Wasting so much money on the "big day" is a bad decision. (3) First, many grooms- and brides-to-be do not have the money for such an expense. (4) As a result, one-third of them will go into debt to pay for their wedding while others shift the burden to their families. (5) Young couples will need money for run-of-the-mill life expenses like shelter, food, and health insurance, to say nothing of milestones like purchasing a home or having children. (6) Second, with money woes being a top reason for divorce, this cannot be a smart way to start your life together. (7) There are enough financial obstacles in life without the worry of having to pay off those white doves you released after you both said, "I do." (8) Third, no matter how big or small your wedding, your wedding is just one day out of a lifetime. (9) What matters is that you are each uniting yourself with the person you love. (10) The expensive bouquet will wilt, and the bridesmaids' dresses will soon be out of style, but you will live one day at a time with your soulmate, perhaps for a lifetime
What writing pattern does this author use to organize his or her ideas?
A) space order
B) time order
C) order of importance

Question

Read this paragraph and answer the questions that follow it. ​
(1) The average American couple will spend $35,000 on their nuptials, according to wedding website The Knot. (2) Wasting so much money on the "big day" is a bad decision. (3) First, many grooms- and brides-to-be do not have the money for such an expense. (4) As a result, one-third of them will go into debt to pay for their wedding while others shift the burden to their families. (5) Young couples will need money for run-of-the-mill life expenses like shelter, food, and health insurance, to say nothing of milestones like purchasing a home or having children. (6) Second, with money woes being a top reason for divorce, this cannot be a smart way to start your life together. (7) There are enough financial obstacles in life without the worry of having to pay off those white doves you released after you both said, "I do." (8) Third, no matter how big or small your wedding, your wedding is just one day out of a lifetime. (9) What matters is that you are each uniting yourself with the person you love. (10) The expensive bouquet will wilt, and the bridesmaids' dresses will soon be out of style, but you will live one day at a time with your soulmate, perhaps for a lifetime
What writing pattern does this author use to organize his or her ideas?
A) space order
B) time order
C) order of importance

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The author organizes the ideas by order of importance, starting with the general problem of high wedding costs and then detailing the specific reasons why spending so much on a wedding is a bad decision.

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