Question

There is a sentence that is missing in the paragraph below. Look at the paragraph and decide in which blank (option 1,2,3, or 4) the following sentence would best fit.
Sentence: This has meant a lot of uncertainty around what a wide-scale return to office might look like in practice.
Paragraph: Bringing workers back to their desks has been a rocky road for employers and employees alike. The evolution of the pandemic has meant that best laid plans have often not materialised. ___(1)___ The flow of workers back into offices has been more of a trickle than a steady stream. ___(2)___ Yet while plenty of companies are still working through their new policies,some employees across the globe are now back at their desks,whether on a full-time or hybrid basis. ___(3)___ That means we're beginning to get some clarity on what return-to-office means - what's working,as well as what has yet to be settled. ___(4)___.

• A. Option 1
• B. Option 2
• C. Option 3
• D. Option 4

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The answer to this question relies on a clear understanding of the concept of 'pronouns' in parajumbles. The sentence mentions, 'this has meant a lot of uncertainty.... around... return to office...' It indicates that the preceding sentence discusses something related to the return to the office, and that particular element has caused a significant amount of uncertainty. Just before blank 2, there is a similar idea being presented: "The flow of workers back into offices has been more of a trickle than a steady stream, and this has meant a lot of uncertainty around what a wide-scale return to the office might look like in practice..."