Question 14

Sentence 12 should be placed after sentence 13.

Positioning sentence 12 after sentence 13 creates a logical flow, emphasizing how local shopping supports the local economy, particularly after discussing the stability of local farmers in Brazil.

A) where it is now

Keeping sentence 12 in its current position disrupts the logical progression of ideas. It is less effective when placed before discussing the thriving Brazilian farmers and their contributions to the local economy, which diminishes the emphasis on the benefits of supporting local agriculture.

B) after sentence 8

Placing sentence 12 after sentence 8 would be inappropriate, as it would break the connection between the discussion of small farms’ efficiency and their economic impact. It would introduce the concept of supporting local businesses too early, without the adequate context of how those farms operate successfully.

C) after sentence 9

This placement would also be illogical because it would interrupt the explanation of how small farms contribute to the food supply in Brazil. Sentence 12, discussing the impact on local economies, would feel out of place immediately following a statistic about agricultural land use rather than the subsequent discussion of local economic support.

D) after sentence 13

This is the most logical placement for sentence 12. By placing it after sentence 13, it effectively ties the idea of local shopping to the sustainability of local farmers and the community’s economy. This sequencing reinforces the message that supporting local businesses is beneficial for both consumers and the local agricultural sector.

Conclusion

The correct placement of sentence 12 after sentence 13 enhances the logical flow by linking local consumer choices directly to the economic stability of local farms. The other options fail to maintain coherence in the argument being presented, as they disrupt the connection between small farms’ contributions and the concept of community support through local shopping.