Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.
(A) while the employees
(B) meeting on time
(C) the boss arrived at the
(D) despite the heavy traffic
(E) were late
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. DCBAE.
The correct order is DCBAE because (D) introduces the condition ("Despite the heavy traffic"), followed by (C) which provides the subject and main action ("the boss arrived at the"). (B) adds the detail about the meeting ("on time"), while (A) introduces the contrast with the employees ("while the employees"), and (E) completes the thought by describing the employees' action ("were late"). This structure ensures the sentence is grammatically correct and logically flows from the condition to the main action and contrast.