Parts of sentences are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful paragraph. The first part 'R.' is fixed.
R. Men usually make more decisions
A. and certainly the most important ones
B. earning a livelihood in most parts of the world
C. since men play a bigger role in
D. they have a major say in economic matters
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1, i.e., ACDB.
This gives a logically coherent progression:
R: 'Men usually make more decisions' – introduces the topic.
A: 'and certainly the most important ones' – adds emphasis to the types of decisions men make.
C: 'since men play a bigger role in' – begins justification.
D: 'they have a major say in economic matters' – continues justification about decision-making power.
B: 'earning a livelihood in most parts of the world' – concludes by explaining men's economic responsibilities.
Putting it all together:
Men usually make more decisions and certainly the most important ones since men play a bigger role in they have a major say in economic matters earning a livelihood in most parts of the world.
To smooth it further into a fluent paragraph:
Men usually make more decisions, and certainly the most important ones, since men play a bigger role in and have a major say in economic matters in earning a livelihood in most parts of the world.
This ordering reflects clear cause-and-effect and logical expansion of ideas.