Read This Paragraph and Answer the Questions That Follow It

question 5

Multiple Choice

Read this paragraph and answer the questions that follow it. ​
(1) For several reasons, attending a community college to earn an associate's degree is a worthy investment of your time and money. (2) First  and perhaps most importantly, earning a two-year associate's degree will give you an edge in a competitive job market. (3) Even if your degree does not directly relate to a specific job, the fact that you completed your education indicates to prospective employers that you are a person who can learn, who possesses certain skills, and who can persevere to achieve specific goals. (4) Next, If you have been out of school for a awhile or feel that you need some extra academic support, a community college is a good choice. (5) These colleges offer tutors, basic-skills labs, and other tools to help you get up to speed for college work. (6) A third important advantage of the community college   is its low cost and excellent value. (7) And if you hope to earn a four-year degree, you can save money by transferring after two years to a more expensive university. (7) In fact, as college costs increase, more and more students are making this choice strategically.  
What writing pattern does this author use to organize his or her ideas?

• A) space order
• B) time order
• C) order of importance

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