Directions: Select the option that correctly pairs a phrase from Column (A) with a phrase from Column (B) to construct a grammatically accurate and coherent sentence.
| Column (A) | Column (B) |
|---|---|
| (1) The committee agreed to postpone the annual conference until | (4) the wetlands surrounding the national park. |
| (2) A rare species of migratory bird was spotted in | (5) the guests attending the charity fundraiser. |
| (3) The chef prepared a delicious three-course meal for | (6) all safety regulations had been thoroughly reviewed. |
Correct Answer :
(2-4)
Solution :
The correct option is (2-4).
To construct a grammatically accurate and coherent sentence, we need to match phrase (2) from Column (A) with phrase (4) from Column (B):
1. Phrase (2) from Column (A): "A rare species of migratory bird was spotted in"
This clause describes an event (a migratory bird being spotted) and logically requires a prepositional phrase specifying a physical location or habitat.
2. Phrase (4) from Column (B): "the wetlands surrounding the national park."
This phrase provides the location (wetlands), which logically fits as a natural habitat for a migratory bird.
Combining (2) and (4) forms the complete, meaningful sentence:
"A rare species of migratory bird was spotted in the wetlands surrounding the national park."
Analysis of other given option choices:
- (1-4): Pairing "until" with "the wetlands..." creates a grammatically incomplete and logically meaningless sentence.
- (2-6): Pairing "spotted in" with "all safety regulations..." is syntactically and semantically incorrect.
- (3-4): "prepared a delicious three-course meal for the wetlands..." makes no logical sense.
- (1-5): "postpone the annual conference until the guests..." fails to provide a proper logical resolution for the postpone condition.
Hence, (2-4) is the only correct pair among the choices.
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