Sentence Reordering and Paragraph Formation

The question asks us to arrange the given set of labelled sentences or fragments into a logical and coherent paragraph. We are given a starting phrase and three labelled parts (A, B, C) that follow it.

The starting phrase is: Leaders usher...

The labelled fragments are:

• A: creates a natural tension
• B: in organisational change, which
• C: as the status quo fights back

We need to find the sequence of A, B, and C that logically continues the starting phrase to form a complete and meaningful sentence.

Analyzing the Fragments and Connections

Let's look for logical connections between the fragments and the starting phrase:

• "Leaders usher..." needs something that follows the verb "usher". "Usher in" is a common phrase meaning to introduce or mark the beginning of something. Fragment B starts with "in organisational change". This seems like a strong starting point after "Leaders usher". So, the sequence might begin with B.
• Fragment B ends with "...organisational change, which". The word "which" typically refers back to the preceding noun (organisational change) and introduces a clause that describes or relates to it. Fragment A starts with "creates a natural tension". It is logical that "organisational change" would "create a natural tension". So, A could follow B.
• Fragment A ends with "...a natural tension". Fragment C starts with "as the status quo fights back". This phrase explains the reason or context for the "natural tension". The tension exists *as* the status quo resists the change. So, C could follow A.

Based on this analysis, the logical flow appears to be B → A → C.

Testing the Order BAC

Let's combine the starting phrase with the fragments in the order BAC:

Leaders usher + B + A + C

Leaders usher in organisational change, which creates a natural tension as the status quo fights back.

Putting it all together, the sentence becomes:

Leaders usher in organisational change, which creates a natural tension as the status quo fights back.

This sentence is grammatically correct and makes perfect sense. It describes how leaders introduce change, how this change causes tension, and explains the cause of the tension (resistance from the status quo).

Evaluating Other Options

Let's quickly look at why other options are less likely:

• ACB: Leaders usher A (creates a natural tension)... This doesn't fit grammatically after "usher".
• ABC: Leaders usher A (creates a natural tension) B (in organisational change, which)... This also doesn't fit grammatically.
• CBA: Leaders usher C (as the status quo fights back)... This doesn't fit grammatically after "usher".

The order BAC is the only one that creates a coherent and grammatically correct sentence following the starting phrase.

Therefore, the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph (in this case, a single sentence) is BAC.

Revision Table: Checking Sentence Flow

Additional Information: Tips for Sentence Reordering Questions

Sentence reordering, also known as paragraph jumbles or para jumbles, tests your ability to understand the logical flow of ideas.

• Look for the opening sentence: It often introduces the main topic or idea and doesn't start with conjunctions (like and, but, so), pronouns (he, she, it, they) unless the reference is clear, or transition words (however, therefore). In this case, the starting phrase "Leaders usher..." acts as the beginning.
• Identify connecting words: Look for pronouns (referring to nouns in previous sentences), conjunctions, transition words (however, therefore, moreover), and phrases that indicate cause and effect (as, because, consequently) or sequence (then, next, finally). "Which" in B and "as" in C were key connectors here.
• Find concluding sentences: A concluding sentence often summarizes the main idea or provides a final thought.
• Form logical pairs: Try to find two sentences that logically follow each other. (B followed by A, and A followed by C formed pairs here).
• Test the options: Once you have a potential order, read the paragraph formed by that sequence to see if it flows logically and makes sense. If it doesn't, try another option.