Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. Due to tight deadlines for delivery and increased focus on performance outcomes, many employees are unable to enjoy a proper work life. B. Stress could emanate out of various situations such as lifestyle, health or relationship issues, lack of support system at home and competitive focus on acquiring material symbols of success and career advancement. C. In today's fast-moving world, many young professionals are vulnerable to stress. D. To add to this, the current economy has impacted many companies' revenues and profits which, in effect, have put many jobs at risk resulting in the frequency of counselling support and guidance going up significantly.
CBAD
The question asks us to arrange the given sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Let's analyze each sentence to understand its role in the paragraph.
- Sentence A: Due to tight deadlines for delivery and increased focus on performance outcomes, many employees are unable to enjoy a proper work life. This sentence talks about specific work-related reasons for stress and its impact.
- Sentence B: Stress could emanate out of various situations such as lifestyle, health or relationship issues, lack of support system at home and competitive focus on acquiring material symbols of success and career advancement. This sentence lists different sources or causes of stress.
- Sentence C: In today's fast-moving world, many young professionals are vulnerable to stress. This sentence introduces the main topic – stress among young professionals.
- Sentence D: To add to this, the current economy has impacted many companies' revenues and profits which, in effect, have put many jobs at risk resulting in the frequency of counselling support and guidance going up significantly. This sentence discusses another factor contributing to stress – economic insecurity and its consequence.
To arrange these sentences, we need to find a logical flow where one sentence leads naturally to the next.
Let's consider which sentence is the most likely starting point. Sentence C introduces the topic of stress among young professionals in today's world. This is a good general statement to begin the paragraph.
After introducing the topic (stress vulnerability), it is logical to explain where this stress comes from. Sentence B lists various sources of stress, covering lifestyle, health, relationships, and career focus. This sentence provides context for the stress mentioned in C.
So far, the sequence C then B seems correct. Now we need to place A and D. Both A and D provide more specific reasons or consequences related to stress, particularly in a professional context.
Sentence A talks about work-related stress due to deadlines and performance. This is a specific type of pressure faced by professionals, which could be seen as one of the factors contributing to the stress mentioned in B (specifically, 'competitive focus on acquiring material symbols of success and career advancement' and implied work pressures). Placing A after B seems logical, as it elaborates on a significant area where professionals experience stress.
Sentence D discusses the impact of the economy leading to job insecurity and increased counselling. The phrase "To add to this..." in sentence D suggests that it follows another point contributing to stress or challenges faced by professionals. This makes D a good concluding sentence or a sentence that adds another significant factor after other causes have been discussed.
Let's try the sequence CBAD:
- C: In today's fast-moving world, many young professionals are vulnerable to stress. (Introduces the topic)
- B: Stress could emanate out of various situations such as lifestyle, health or relationship issues, lack of support system at home and competitive focus on acquiring material symbols of success and career advancement. (Explains various general sources of stress)
- A: Due to tight deadlines for delivery and increased focus on performance outcomes, many employees are unable to enjoy a proper work life. (Provides specific work-related causes of stress, a type of stress mentioned generally in B)
- D: To add to this, the current economy has impacted many companies' revenues and profits which, in effect, have put many jobs at risk resulting in the frequency of counselling support and guidance going up significantly. (Adds another specific factor, economic insecurity, compounding the situation described and mentioning a consequence - increased counselling).
This order (CBAD) creates a coherent paragraph, moving from the general topic of stress vulnerability to specific sources and additional pressures faced by professionals.
Let's check the other options:
- DABC: Starts with D, which uses "To add to this," suggesting it should not be the first sentence.
- ABCD: Starts with A, which is a specific cause of stress, not a general introduction.
- DCBA: Starts with D, inappropriate as the first sentence.
Thus, the sequence CBAD is the most logical arrangement.
Revision Table: Paragraph Arrangement
| Sentence | Content Analysis | Role in Paragraph |
|---|---|---|
| A | Work deadlines, performance focus, lack of work life | Specific work-related stress cause/impact |
| B | Lists various sources: lifestyle, health, relationships, career focus etc. | General sources of stress |
| C | Young professionals vulnerable to stress in today's world | Introduction of the main topic |
| D | Economic impact, job risk, increased counselling | Another specific factor/consequence adding to stress |
Additional Information: Coherence and Cohesion
When arranging jumbled sentences to form a paragraph, we look for both coherence and cohesion.
- Coherence: This refers to the logical flow of ideas in a paragraph. The sentences should follow a natural sequence, making the paragraph easy to understand. It's about the overall meaning and structure.
- Cohesion: This refers to how sentences are linked together using linguistic devices. This can include transition words or phrases (like "Due to," "To add to this"), pronoun references, repetition of keywords, or logical connections between ideas. For example, in sentence D, "To add to this" serves as a cohesive device linking it to previous points.
In this question, identifying the introductory sentence (C) and recognizing the logical flow from general causes (B) to specific workplace factors (A and D) helps establish coherence. The phrase "To add to this" in sentence D is a cohesive link that helps place it correctly after other contributing factors.
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