TASK DEFINITION: In this task you are given a sentence with one coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so). You must judge whether the order of two coordinated clausal conjoints have been inverted or not. Inversion would result in the sentence sounding unnatural. Label the instances as "Original" or "Inversion" based on your judgment.
PROBLEM: He heard footsteps approaching from the ship 's forward and his personal secretary entered the salon .

SOLUTION: Original

PROBLEM: He paused briefly when he was beside my table , and I 'd described myself on the telephone the night before .

SOLUTION: Inversion

PROBLEM: Someone grabbed her by the neck , and thundering steps issued from behind her .

SOLUTION:
Inversion