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 make a correct sentence, mark ‘None of these’ as your answer.
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
| A. Billions of tonnes of plastic waste have polluted the planet | D. from the Arctic to the deepest ocean trench, and pose a particular risk to sea life. |
| B. The European council headquarters, where member states’ positions are coordinated, is only able | E. accidentally created an enzyme that breaks down plastic drinks bottles. |
| C. A team of scientists revealed that in 2018 they had | F. to hold one daily video conference due to a lack of facilities. |
1
A-E
2
C-E and B-D
3
B-F
4
C-D
5
None of these