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. Renewable energy investments
P. as the government
Q. have increased substantially
R. on imported fossil fuels
S. seeks to reduce dependence
6. to improve national energy security.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer: QPSR
Explanation:
• Part 1 introduces the plural subject Renewable energy investments, which directly requires a plural predicate. Part Q (have increased substantially) logically follows.
• Part P (as the government) acts as a conjunction introducing the reason and the subject of the subordinate clause.
• Part S (seeks to reduce dependence) provides the singular verb matching the government.
• Part R (on imported fossil fuels) correctly completes the prepositional phrase following dependence (dependence takes the preposition on).
• Part R seamlessly connects to Part 6 (to improve national energy security).
Complete Sentence: Renewable energy investments have increased substantially as the government seeks to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels to improve national energy security.