College Writing Skills with Readings 8th Edition by John Langan

Exercise 4

Use time order to organize the scrambled lists of supporting ideas below. Write 1 beside the supporting idea that should come first in time, 2 beside the idea that logically follows, and 3 beside the idea that comes last in time.
Thesis: Applying for unemployment benefits was a confusing, frustrating experience.
______ It was difficult to find both the office and a place to park.
______ When I finally reached the head of the line after four hours of waiting, the clerk had problems processing my claim.
______ There was no one to direct or help me when I entered the large office, which was packed with people.