Question

Re-arrange the following phrases in the right sequence to form a meaningful sentence.
(A) for seven hours but was hardly
(B) because of the absence of any motivation
(C) able to decide who the murderer was
(D) she worked on the case.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. (A), (C), (D), (B)
• B. (D), (A), (C), (B)
• C. (D), (C), (B), (A)
• D. (A), (B), (C), (D)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

To form a coherent sentence from the provided phrases, follow these steps:

1. Identify the subject and main verb to form the base of the sentence; the phrase "(D) she worked on the case" is most suitable to start the sentence.
2. Consider which phrase logically follows; for "she worked on the case," the phrase "(A) for seven hours but was hardly" describes the duration and initial outcome, making it the next logical choice.
3. Next, choose a phrase that describes the result or effect of working on the case; "(C) able to decide who the murderer was" states the outcome of her work.
4. Finally, determine any reasons or motivations, or lack thereof, behind the actions; "(B) because of the absence of any motivation" explains why she wasn't able to decide.

Putting it all together, the correct sequence is:

(D) she worked on the case. (A) for seven hours but was hardly (C) able to decide who the murderer was (B) because of the absence of any motivation.

Answer 2

The sentence is meaningful in this order: (D), (A), (C), (B)

(D) She worked on the case. (A) for seven hours but was hardly (C) able to decide who the murderer was (B) because of the absence of any motivation.

Explanation: This sentence describes someone working hard on a case but struggling to solve it due to a lack of motivation or clear evidence. The correct order provides a logical flow of actions, starting with the work on the case, the duration of effort, the inability to make a decision, and the reason for the difficulty in solving the case.