The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph. If a country wants to A - to listen to the World Bank, the B - custodian of big business C - prove it is business-friendly, it has
CAB
Arranging Sentences for Coherent Paragraphs
The question asks us to arrange the given sentence fragments into a logical and coherent paragraph, starting with the provided introductory phrase.
The introductory phrase is: "If a country wants to"
The labelled sentence fragments are:
- A: to listen to the World Bank, the
- B: custodian of big business
- C: prove it is business-friendly, it has
We need to find the correct order of A, B, and C that, when placed after the introductory phrase, forms a complete and grammatically correct sentence.
Analyzing the Options and Logical Flow
Let's examine how the fragments might connect logically, keeping the introductory phrase in mind.
- The phrase "If a country wants to" needs a verb or a phrase describing the action the country wants to perform. Looking at the options, fragment C, "prove it is business-friendly, it has", seems like a suitable continuation. So, "If a country wants to prove it is business-friendly, it has..."
- Following "it has", we need to know what it has to do. Fragment A, "to listen to the World Bank, the", fits here. So, "If a country wants to prove it is business-friendly, it has to listen to the World Bank, the..."
- The sentence ends with "the". We need a noun or a phrase that identifies what "the" refers to. Fragment B, "custodian of big business", describes the World Bank. So, "...the custodian of big business."
Combining these parts in the order Introduction + C + A + B gives:
"If a country wants to prove it is business-friendly, it has to listen to the World Bank, the custodian of big business."
This forms a complete, grammatically correct, and logical sentence.
Testing the Options
Let's see how the given options fare:
- Option 1: BCA. Introducion + B + C + A → "If a country wants to custodian of big business prove it is business-friendly, it has to listen to the World Bank, the." - Illogical flow.
- Option 2: CAB. Introduction + C + A + B → "If a country wants to prove it is business-friendly, it has to listen to the World Bank, the custodian of big business." - Logical and grammatically correct.
- Option 3: BAC. Introduction + B + A + C → "If a country wants to custodian of big business to listen to the World Bank, the prove it is business-friendly, it has." - Illogical flow.
- Option 4: ACB. Introduction + A + C + B → "If a country wants to to listen to the World Bank, the prove it is business-friendly, it has custodian of big business." - Grammatically awkward and illogical.
The order CAB is the only one that creates a coherent and meaningful sentence when combined with the introductory phrase.
Conclusion
Based on the logical arrangement of the sentence fragments, the correct order is CAB.
Revision Table: Sentence Arrangement
| Fragment | Text | Role in Sentence (CAB order) |
|---|---|---|
| Start | If a country wants to | Beginning clause |
| C | prove it is business-friendly, it has | Completes the 'wants to' clause and introduces the consequence |
| A | to listen to the World Bank, the | Specifies what it has to do and introduces the World Bank |
| B | custodian of big business | Appositive phrase identifying the World Bank |
| Full Sentence | If a country wants to prove it is business-friendly, it has to listen to the World Bank, the custodian of big business. | Coherent and logical sentence |
Additional Information: Paragraph Coherence
Forming a coherent paragraph or sentence involves arranging ideas and clauses in a logical sequence. For sentence rearrangement questions, look for:
- Subject-Verb Agreement: Ensure clauses follow grammatical rules.
- Connectors: Words or phrases that link ideas (e.g., therefore, however, also, because).
- Pronoun Reference: Check if pronouns clearly refer to a preceding noun.
- Chronological Order: Events often follow a time sequence.
- Cause and Effect: One event or statement leads to another.
- General to Specific: Start with a broad statement and then provide details.
- Identifying the Opening/Closing Sentence: Look for sentences that introduce the main topic or summarize the idea.
In this specific question, the task is simpler as it's forming a single sentence from fragments, requiring attention to grammatical structure and the logical flow of ideas about a country, business-friendliness, and the World Bank.
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