In the following question, the first and last parts of the sentence (1 and 6) are given. The rest of the sentence is split into four parts and named P, Q, R, and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct.
1. The mayor announced
P. and reduce traffic congestion
Q. new initiatives to improve
R. in the city centre
S. public transportation
6. to enhance urban mobility for all residents.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer: QSPR
Explanation:
• Part 1 ends with the transitive verb announced, which requires an object. Part Q (new initiatives to improve) serves as the direct object, making it the first segment.
• The infinitive verb to improve in Q requires an object, which is provided by S (public transportation). This forms the mandatory pair QS.
• Part P (and reduce traffic congestion) pairs in parallel structure with to improve public transportation.
• Part R (in the city centre) acts as the prepositional phrase specifying the location, seamlessly linking to sentence 6.
The complete and coherent sentence is: The mayor announced new initiatives to improve public transportation and reduce traffic congestion in the city centre to enhance urban mobility for all residents.