Question

    In the following question, two columns are given containing

    three sentences/phrases each. In the first column, sentences/phrases are A, B, and C; in the second column, sentences/phrases are D, E, and F. A sentence/phrase from the first column may or may not connect with a sentence/phrase from the second column to make a grammatically and contextually correct sentence. Each question has five options showing the sequence(s) in which the sentences/phrases can be joined to form a grammatically meaningful sentence. Choose the pair(s) which make(s) a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful sentence. Column (1) (A) Although the government promised to increase funding for education,(B) The recent study highlights a significant decline in pollinator populations,(C) The company announced its plans to expand operations overseas Column (2) (D) the project has been delayed due to bureaucratic hurdles.(E) raising concerns about future crop yields and food security.(F) resulted in a sharp rise in the unemployment rate last quarter.
    A B-F only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A-F and C-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C B-E and C-F Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A-D and B-E Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E A-D, B-E, and C-F Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A-D: “Although the government promised to increase funding for education, the project has been delayed due to bureaucratic hurdles.”
    B-E: “The recent study highlights a significant decline in pollinator populations, raising concerns about future crop yields and food security.”
    C-F does not make any logical pair hence it is incorrect. thus, option 4 is the correct answer.

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