The following question consists of an incomplete sentence with a fixed beginning and a fixed ending. The middle portion of the sentence is divided into four parts labelled P, Q, R and S. These four parts are given in a jumbled order. Arrange P, Q, R and S in the <strong>CORRECT</strong> sequence to form a meaningful and grammatically <strong>CORRECT</strong> sentence. Choose the <strong>CORRECT</strong> combination from the options given.<br><br>To address the reviewer's concerns, .............. coherence of the dissertation significantly.<br><br>P) too many theoretical directions<br>Q) the scholar revised two core arguments,<br>R) simultaneously could weaken the overall<br>S) yet acknowledged that pursuing
- A. R P Q S
- B. P S R Q
- C. Q S P R ✓
- D. S P R Q
Correct Answer: C. Q S P R
Explanation
The logical flow starts with an action (Q), introduces a concession (S), specifics the problematic pursuit (P), and concludes with the outcome (R). The full sentence reads: 'To address the reviewer's concerns, the scholar revised two core arguments, yet acknowledged that pursuing too many theoretical directions simultaneously could weaken the overall coherence of the dissertation significantly.'
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