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

To determine the best placement for the sentence, "This has meant a lot of uncertainty around what a wide-scale return to office might look like in practice," we need to analyze how it relates to the context of the paragraph.

1. The first sentence states that bringing workers back has been difficult for both employers and employees, which sets the stage for the issues being discussed. 

2. Following this, the evolution of the pandemic affecting plans suggests a continuous change has caused problems.

The sentence, "This has meant a lot of uncertainty around what a wide-scale return to office might look like in practice," fits logically after discussing the impact of the pandemic, as uncertainty naturally follows disrupted plans. Hence, it fits best after the second sentence.

3. The third sentence indicates that workers' returns are inconsistent, hinting at uncertainty in the process, further supported by the target sentence now placed here.

4. The remaining sentences discuss new policies and clarity beginning to emerge.

Accordingly, the sentence fits well as Option 2, connecting the discussion of disrupted plans to the trickle of returning workers, emphasizing the resulting uncertainty.