Question

which best demonstrates proper organization in a body paragraph?
evidence followed by a reason
a fact supported with reason
a reason supported with evidence
scientists have recently warned that there may be traces of chemicals lurking in the water supply.

Explanation:

In essay writing (a key area of Arts, subfield Writing/Literature), a body paragraph's proper organization typically starts with a reason (e.g., a claim or topic sentence's support) and then provides evidence to back that reason. "Evidence followed by a reason" is illogical (reason should contextualize evidence). "A fact supported with reason" is less structured for paragraph flow. "A reason supported with evidence" follows the logical flow: state why (reason) then prove it (evidence).

Answer:

a reason supported with evidence