In the following question, two columns are given, containing three phrases each. A phrase from the first column may or may not connect with a phrase from the second column to make a grammatically and contextually correct sentence. There are five options, four of which display the sequence(s) in which the phrases can be joined to form a correct sentence. If none of the phrases makes a correct sentence, mark ‘None of these’ as your answer.
| Column (1) | Column (2 |
| A. Child-care centers were first established as safe, warm environments where | D. the quality of care can be uneven, and parents should consider whether a center is licensed before enrolling their children. |
| B. Some child care is provided in family child-care centers, | E. children could be cared for and could interact with other children. |
| C. Because family child-care centers in some areas are unlicensed, | F. small operations run in private homes. |
1
A-E and C-D
2
B-D and A-F
3
C-F
4
A-D
5
None of these