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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: of prolonged droughts and extreme heat

B: climate change is intensifying the frequency

C: across various parts of the globe

D: impacting agriculture and water supply

E: causing significant ecological imbalances

Options

A

BCAED

B

BACDE

C

DABCE

D

CDEAB

E

No rearrangement required

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Correct Answer :

Option B

BACDE

BACDE

Solution :

To find the correct sequence of segments that forms a coherent statement, let us analyze the grammatical structure and logical flow of each part:

Segment B: "climate change is intensifying the frequency"
This segment starts with a subject ("climate change") followed by a verb phrase ("is intensifying") and its object ("the frequency"). This makes it an ideal opening segment for the sentence.

Segment A: "of prolonged droughts and extreme heat"
This prepositional phrase begins with "of" and logically completes the noun phrase "the frequency" in Segment B. Together, B + A forms: "climate change is intensifying the frequency of prolonged droughts and extreme heat".

Segment C: "across various parts of the globe"
This prepositional phrase explains where these droughts and extreme heat are occurring. Connecting this to the previous part, B + A + C forms: "climate change is intensifying the frequency of prolonged droughts and extreme heat across various parts of the globe".

Segment D: "impacting agriculture and water supply"
This participial phrase introduces the immediate consequences of the droughts and heat mentioned. Connecting this gives B + A + C + D: "...across various parts of the globe impacting agriculture and water supply".

Segment E: "causing significant ecological imbalances"
This final participial phrase adds another parallel consequence. When connected to the end, it completes the statement naturally. Thus, B + A + C + D + E forms a grammatically correct and logically coherent sentence: "Climate change is intensifying the frequency of prolonged droughts and extreme heat across various parts of the globe, impacting agriculture and water supply, causing significant ecological imbalances."

Therefore, the correct sequence is BACDE.

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