In the following question, two columns are given containing three phrases each. In the first column, phrases are A, B, and C, and in the second column, the phrases are D, E and F. A phrase from the first column may or may not connect with a phrase from the second column to make a grammatically and contextually correct sentence. There are five options, four of which display the sequence(s) in which the phrases can be joined to form a grammatically and contextually correct sentence. If, none of the options given forms a correct sentence after combination, select ‘None of these’ as your answer. Column (1) Column (2) (A) It is a wonder that the deplorable conditions did not (D)eight ministers. (B) The cabinet are composed of (E)break up her spirit before today. (C) If you want to building a solid structure, (F)you need to put down the first few blocks in the right place.
In the following question, two columns are given containing three phrases each. In the first column, phrases are A, B, and C, and in the second column, the phrases are D, E and F. A phrase from the first column may or may not connect with a phrase from the second column to make a grammatically and contextually correct sentence. There are five options, four of which display the sequence(s) in which the phrases can be joined to form a grammatically and contextually correct sentence. If, none of the options given forms a correct sentence after combination, select ‘None of these’ as your answer. Column (1) Column (2) (A) It is a wonder that the deplorable conditions did not (D)eight ministers. (B) The cabinet are composed of (E)break up her spirit before today. (C) If you want to building a solid structure, (F)you need to put down the first few blocks in the right place. Correct Answer None of these
The correct answer is 'None of these'.
Key Points
- We need to join each sentence part given in column 1 to their correct counterparts given in column 2. The sentences should not only be conceptually correct but also grammatically error-free. This would allow us to come to the correct solution.
- None of the combinations is grammatically correct as the segments have grammatical errors in them.
- Parts A and E can conceptually join to create a sentence which would imply that people were expecting the person to lose confidence because of the appalling conditions. But to convey this message, the phrasal verb 'break up' is incorrect as it means to end a relationship. If part E used the phrasal verb 'break down' which means to become upset, parts A and E could have joined to form a coherent sentence.
- Parts B and D can conceptually join to create a sentence to show who belongs in the cabinet (the committee of senior ministers responsible for controlling government policy.) But the word ‘cabinet’ is a collective noun. When the members in a collective noun act in a singular manner, it forms a singular noun and hence the verb and pronoun used in the sentence should also be singular. Thus, instead of ‘are’, the singular verb ‘is’ should be used.
- Parts C and F can conceptually join to create a sentence which means that to build a solid structure the foundation needs to be strong. But in part C, 'to + build' - the to-infinitive should be there, therefore it is grammatically incorrect, and hence will not form a grammatically correct sentence when joined with part F.
- So, 'None of these' is the correct answer.
Additional Information
- Phrasal verbs of 'break' -
- Break into – enter forcibly
- Break in – wear something a few times so it does not look/feel new
- Break out - escape