If someone faints in your presence, you should take several steps to help him or her.

Question

Select the letter of the correct order for each set of details or sentences. Then identify which order the author uses: space, time, or importance.

(1) _____ If you can feel a pulse, rub the person's arm or hand and call out his or her name; if you don't feel a pulse, call 911 and start CPR.
(2) _____ The first thing you should do is elevate the person's feet to increase blood flow to the head.
(3) _____ Ten minutes after waking up, the person who fainted should be helped to his or her feet slowly.
(4) _____ When the person revives (usually after two or three minutes), keep him or her lying down for five minutes.
(5) _____ Five minutes after waking up, the person who fainted should be helped to a sitting position.
(6) _____ After propping up the person's feet, you should check for a pulse.

A) 2, 6, 1, 4, 5, 3 B) 1, 3, 4, 5, 2, 6 C) 6, 2, 5, 1, 3, 4 D) 4, 5, 1, 2, 6, 3

What type of order is used in this paragraph?
A) space order B) time order C) order of importance

Answer 1

A) 2, 6, 1, 4, 5, 3

B) time order