Match the parts of sentences given in Column I and Column II to form meaningful and grammatically correct complete sentences.
| COLUMN I | COLUMN II |
|---|---|
| A. Irregular sleep schedules among teenagers during school weeks | D. was introduced as a ceremonial tradition in ancient kingdoms |
| B. Staying awake late to complete unfinished assignments | E. often affect alertness, mood stability, and academic engagement |
| C. Reduced sleep duration over extended periods | F. plays a decisive role in shaping coastal trade routes |
Correct Answer :
A–E only
Solution :
The correct option is A–E only.
Let us analyze the pairs by connecting the clauses in Column I with Column II to check for semantic clarity and grammatical correctness:
1. Part A with Part E:
"Irregular sleep schedules among teenagers during school weeks" (Subject: plural noun phrase 'Irregular sleep schedules') matches with "often affect alertness, mood stability, and academic engagement" (Predicate starting with plural verb 'affect').
This forms a coherent, logical, and grammatically correct sentence: "Irregular sleep schedules among teenagers during school weeks often affect alertness, mood stability, and academic engagement."
Therefore, A–E is a valid combination.
2. Part B with other options:
"Staying awake late to complete unfinished assignments" (Gerund subject, singular context) does not logically connect with D ("was introduced as a ceremonial tradition..."), E (requires singular verb 'affects', but E has 'affect'), or F ("plays a decisive role in shaping coastal trade routes"). None of these form a meaningful connection.
3. Part C with other options:
"Reduced sleep duration over extended periods" does not make sense with F ("plays a decisive role in shaping coastal trade routes"), as sleep duration has no relation to coastal trade routes.
Hence, only the combination A–E forms a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.
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