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Re-order Paragraphs

PTE · Re-order Paragraphs

Arrange the sentences into a logical order.

Put the sentences in the correct order:

  1. This shift shows that the modern library survives not by hoarding volumes but by serving as shared public space.
  2. What draws them is the library's quiet transformation into a community hub offering study spaces, free internet, and classes for newcomers.
  3. Yet visitor numbers in many cities have actually risen, suggesting that something other than book lending keeps people coming through the doors.
  4. As digital catalogues and e-readers spread, however, many predicted that these institutions would soon become obsolete.
  5. For decades, libraries measured their worth by the number of physical books crowding their shelves.

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