Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order.
The economic slowdown
P. reducing consumer spending
Q. in multiple industries
R. straining household incomes and
S. has led to job losses
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The sentence starts with the subject, "The economic slowdown," and should be followed by a verb and subsequent logical clauses:
S (has led to job losses): This provides the immediate verb and consequence of the slowdown.
Q (in multiple industries): This specifies where the job losses are occurring, creating the phrase "job losses in multiple industries."
R (straining household incomes and): This adds a secondary consequence. The word "and" indicates another action is coming.
P (reducing consumer spending): This completes the thought started in R.