In the given question, a statement divided into different segments is given. Rearrange all the segments to form a coherent statement. If no rearrangement is required select “No rearrangement required” as correct answer.
A: despite repeated warnings
B: ignored the signs
C: the authorities
D: of an impending
E: natural disaster

The correct option is CBDEA.

To find the correct arrangement, we can analyze the grammatical and logical connections between the segments step-by-step:
1. Identify the Subject: Segment C ("the authorities") acts as the main subject of the sentence.
2. Find the Action (Verb): The subject is followed by the action they took, which is Segment B ("ignored the signs"). This gives us the starting clause: "the authorities ignored the signs" (C → B).
3. Determine the Object of the Preposition: Segment D ("of an impending") naturally details what the "signs" are pointing to. Segment E ("natural disaster") completes Segment D, explaining what is impending. Connecting these elements gives: "the signs of an impending natural disaster" (B → D → E).
4. Attach the Contextual Phrase: Segment A ("despite repeated warnings") is an adverbial clause that adds essential context, explaining the circumstances under which the action took place. Placing it at the end completes the coherent sentence: "The authorities ignored the signs of an impending natural disaster despite repeated warnings." (C → B → D → E → A).