In the following question, two columns are given containing three phrases each. In the first column, phrases are A, B, and C, and in the second column, the phrases are D, E, and F. 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 grammatically and contextually correct sentence. If none of the options forms a correct sentence after combination, select ‘None of these’ as your answer.
| Column 1) | Column 2) |
| (A) This contrasting trend is not surprising because compared | (D) merely as Mr Erdogan’s desperate attempt to hold onto power. |
| (B) For two reasons it would be unwise to see this vulgar display of triumphalism | (E) as well as their international backers, should be mindful of this fact. |
| (C) And those disasters, as every sign demonstrates, are likely to be all the more catastrophic unless we contend | (F) to China, India faces numerous constraints in promoting the manufacturing sector. |
1
A-F and B-D
2
A-D, B-E and C-F
3
B-D and C-E
4
A-F
5
None of these