1. While some people only consider the cute little bundle of fur, there are many daily rituals of pet ownership. 2. One of the biggest surprises of adopting a puppy is how much exercise it needs on a daily basis. 3. The cost of food, the veterinarian and general supplies is another surprise to many new dog owners. 4. Adopting a puppy is a hefty responsibility.

Read the four sentences and determine which answer shows the most logical order.

A) 1, 4, 3, 2

B) 2, 3, 1, 4

C) 3, 2, 4, 1

D) 4, 1, 2, 3

D) 4, 1, 2, 3

Sentence 4 is first because it introduces the idea of adopting a puppy and sets up the reader to hear what responsibilities a puppy brings with it. Sentence 1 is next because it further develops this main idea. It does not come first because the phrase "the cute little bundle of fur" is not specific. It refers to the puppy introduced in the fourth sentence. Next, is sentence 2 which opens with "One of the". This tells us that this sentence contains a reason why a puppy is a hefty responsibility. Sentence 3 is last in this group because it says "another surprise". The use of the word "another" tells us there has already been a first surprise.

It's 4, 1, 2, 3