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 fidgeted in his chair and I clasped his hand reassuringly .

SOLUTION: Original

PROBLEM: Again the sword slowed somewhat at the end , but he skimmed over the ground at a speed that should have led to death by road rash .

SOLUTION: Inversion

PROBLEM: When they arrived at Anna 's apartment , she turned to thank him for the ride but Steven forestalled her .

SOLUTION:
Original