Listed below are a controlling idea and nine sentences that develop the controlling idea. Renumber the sentences to arrange them in what you think is the best order.; then you will fine a coherent paragraph is already in shape. The controlling idea: Since I began living in an apartment and going to school, my biggest problem has been the housework. 1 Cooking my food is a bigger problem. 2 The worst problem is doing my laundry. 3 Cleaning the apartment is not too bad; although it takes time away from my studies, at least when I finish the apartment looks nice. 4 Sometimes the food is burned, sometimes it is not cooked enough, and sometimes I have not measured correctly, so the food tastes terrible. 5 Shopping for my food is more difficult because i don ’ t know the Engli sh names of many foods, and often I have to spend extra time asking for help. 6 The launderette is far from my apartment, and I waste much valuable time. 7 I have never had to cook before, and usually the results are discouraging. 8 Mostly I am embarrassed as I sit in the launderette with all the women, and so I wait until all my clothes are dirty before I do this horrible task. 9 I also have trouble with the complicated instructions, so occasionally I end up with pink socks or a shirt that is too small.