Standard English Primary 6 Comprehension

Read the passage and answer the question. "During Science class, Priya's group conducted an experiment on heat. To begin, they set up two identical beakers of water. Next, they placed one beaker on a hot plate and left the other at room temperature. After heating the first beaker for five minutes, they recorded the temperature of both beakers. They then compared their readings and wrote a conclusion in their worksheet." Which event happened THIRD?

A They set up two identical beakers.
B They wrote a conclusion.
C They recorded the temperature of both beakers.
D They compared their readings.
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Step 1: List all events in order using signal words. 1st — "To begin": they set up two identical beakers. 2nd — "Next": they placed one beaker on a hot plate. 3rd — "After heating … they recorded the temperature of both beakers." 4th — "They then compared their readings." 5th — "wrote a conclusion in their worksheet." Step 2: The question asks for the THIRD event. Answer: They recorded the temperature of both beakers.

Correct answer: They recorded the temperature of both beakers.

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