Understanding Sentence Reordering Questions

Sentence reordering questions test your ability to arrange a given set of sentences or parts of sentences into a coherent paragraph. The goal is to create a logical flow of ideas that makes sense to the reader.

In this question, we are given a starting phrase and three labelled sentence fragments (A, B, C) that need to be placed in the correct order to complete the sentence structure begun by the starting phrase.

The starting phrase is: I belong to the Indian

The fragments are:

• A: fare concession (LFC), I have a fair
• B: banking family, and thanks to the leave
• C: share of travelling experience

Analyzing the Sentence Structure

Let's examine how each fragment could potentially follow the starting phrase "I belong to the Indian":

• "I belong to the Indian fare concession (LFC)..." This doesn't make grammatical sense. You don't 'belong to' a concession; you might 'be eligible for' or 'use' one.
• "I belong to the Indian banking family..." This makes perfect sense. 'Banking family' refers to a profession or group, which someone can belong to.
• "I belong to the Indian share of travelling experience..." This also doesn't make grammatical sense. You have a 'share' of experience; you don't 'belong to' it.

Based on this analysis, the sentence must begin with fragment B, following the starting phrase "I belong to the Indian".

Building the Logical Sequence

So, we know the sequence starts with B:

I belong to the Indian banking family, and thanks to the leave...

Now, let's see what logically follows "...thanks to the leave". The phrase "leave" in this context often refers to something like "leave travel". Looking at the remaining fragments, fragment A starts with "fare concession (LFC)". LFC stands for Leave Fare Concession. This fits perfectly after "leave".

So, fragment A must follow fragment B.

The sequence now is B followed by A:

I belong to the Indian banking family, and thanks to the leave fare concession (LFC), I have a fair...

Finally, we look at what follows "...I have a fair". Fragment C starts with "share of travelling experience". The phrase "a fair share of something" is a common idiom meaning a considerable amount. This fits perfectly after "I have a fair".

So, fragment C must follow fragment A.

The complete sequence is B followed by A followed by C, which is BAC.

Step-by-Step Arrangement

1. Read the starting phrase and all the fragments to get a general idea of the topic.
2. Identify which fragment logically follows the starting phrase, paying attention to grammar and meaning. We determined B follows the starting phrase.
3. Consider the end of the chosen fragment (B) and find which of the remaining fragments logically follows it. "...thanks to the leave" is followed by "fare concession (LFC)" (fragment A).
4. Consider the end of the next chosen fragment (A) and find which of the last remaining fragments logically follows it. "...I have a fair" is followed by "share of travelling experience" (fragment C).
5. Read the complete sentence formed by the chosen order (Starting Phrase + BAC) to ensure it is grammatically correct and makes coherent sense.

The Coherent Paragraph

Combining the starting phrase and the fragments in the order BAC gives us:

I belong to the Indian banking family, and thanks to the leave fare concession (LFC), I have a fair share of travelling experience.

This sentence is grammatically correct and conveys a clear meaning.

Conclusion on Sentence Order

By carefully analyzing the grammatical connections and logical flow between the sentence fragments and the starting phrase, we determine the correct order of the sentences is BAC.

Revision Table: Sentence Reordering Key Points

Additional Information: Improving Sentence Arrangement Skills

Mastering sentence arrangement requires practice and a good understanding of how sentences connect to form a paragraph. Here are some tips to improve your skills:

• Read Widely: Reading diverse texts helps you understand different writing styles and how authors connect their ideas.
• Identify Topic Sentences: In a paragraph, there's usually a main sentence (topic sentence) that introduces the central idea. Identifying this can help you find the starting point.
• Look for Connecting Phrases: Pay attention to phrases that indicate cause and effect, contrast, sequence, or addition (e.g., "as a result", "on the other hand", "first", "also").
• Pronoun Reference: Pronouns (he, she, it, they, this, that, these, those) often refer back to a noun mentioned in a previous sentence. This helps establish links.
• Practice: Solve various sentence reordering questions to become familiar with common patterns and linking techniques.