Match the phrases or clauses from the two columns to form grammatically correct and coherent sentences.
| COLUMN I | COLUMN II |
|---|---|
| (a) Although the engineer provided a logical explanation for the system failure | (d) he was still requested to submit a written report to the board |
| (b) When the artist moves into her new studio space tomorrow | (e) her beautiful paintings during the exhibition gallery |
| (c) While the flock of sheep migrated across the steep mountain ridge | (f) they were guarded by a pair of trained sheepdogs |
Correct Answer :
Only (a)-(d) and (c)-(f)
Solution :
The correct answer is Only (a)-(d) and (c)-(f).
Detailed Analysis:
1. Pair (a) - (d):
COLUMN I (a): "Although the engineer provided a logical explanation for the system failure"
COLUMN II (d): "he was still requested to submit a written report to the board"
Grammatical & Contextual Evaluation: Clause (a) introduces a subordinate clause using the subordinating conjunction "Although", expressing a concession. Clause (d) provides the main clause that logically completes the thought ( despite giving a logical explanation, he still had to submit a written report). Combining (a) and (d) forms a grammatically complete and coherent sentence.
2. Pair (c) - (f):
COLUMN I (c): "While the flock of sheep migrated across the steep mountain ridge"
COLUMN II (f): "they were guarded by a pair of trained sheepdogs"
Grammatical & Contextual Evaluation: Clause (c) introduces a dependent clause set in the past tense ("migrated"). Clause (f) uses the pronoun "they" to refer back to the collective noun "flock of sheep" (or individual sheep) and provides a passive voice past tense main clause ("they were guarded..."). Joining (c) and (f) creates a grammatically sound sentence that accurately describes two continuous past actions occurring simultaneously.
3. Incorrect Pair (b) - (e) or other combinations:
COLUMN I (b): "When the artist moves into her new studio space tomorrow"
COLUMN II (e): "her beautiful paintings during the exhibition gallery"
Grammatical Evaluation: Fragment (e) lacks a main verb (it is a noun phrase followed by a prepositional phrase). Joining (b) and (e) does not create a complete or grammatically valid sentence.
Therefore, the only valid sentence pairings are (a)-(d) and (c)-(f).
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