Scrambled Sentences

1. This discovery led researchers to examine similar lakes nearby.
2. A team studying a remote lake found an unusual species of algae.
3. They later found related algae in two neighbouring lakes.
4. The findings may help scientists understand how algae adapt to extreme cold.

Correct Order

2 - 1 - 3 - 4

Solution

1. Sentence 2 introduces the team and the discovery.
2. 'This discovery' in sentence 1 directly refers to the finding in sentence 2.
3. 'They' in sentence 3 refers to the researchers, and it develops the new investigation.
4. Sentence 4 concludes with the implication of all the findings.