Sentence sequence on hybrid workplace
XAT 2026 · Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning · Medium · Verbal Reasoning
Read the following sentences carefully.
- The hybrid workplace is failing to live up to expectations in a number of ways.
- By one estimate, spending an average of three days each week in the office can limit encounters between any two workers by 64% compared with pre-pandemic norms.
- Many people hanker after the socializing, camaraderie and shared experience, even if getting used to it may take time.
- For one thing, it is no substitute for the buzz and the chatter of the pre-pandemic office.
- Even small amount of remote work can have a big impact on the frequency of face-to-face interactions in the office.
Which of the following options BEST arranges the above sentences in a logical sequence?
- A.
5,1,2,4,3
- B.
1,4,3,5,2
- C.
1,4,2,5,3
- D.
2,5,3,4,1
- E.
3,4,5,2,1
Answer
B
Explanation
Sequence 1-4-3-5-2 logically introduces the premise (1: failing expectations), elaborates on the lack of office buzz (4, 3), and provides statistical support on interaction loss (5, 2).
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