Which word describes the logical ordering of ideas?

• A. Coherent
• B. Coherence
• C. Coincide
• D. Commitment

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is how ideas are connected so they flow logically from one point to the next. The best word for this is coherence, the noun that names the overall quality of logical flow in a piece of writing. When a paragraph has coherence, its sentences and ideas are arranged in a way that guides the reader clearly from introduction through supporting points to a conclusion, with smooth transitions and consistent logic. The adjective form, coherent, describes something that is logically organized, but the question asks for the noun that describes the ordering itself. Coincide means to occur at the same time or correspond, and commitment has no relation to logical flow. So coherence is the correct choice.