P: a decade sooner than 2050<br>Q: that the population will peak<br>R: the second scenario suggested<br>S: at 8.5 billion by 2040
Directions: Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Each sentence is followed by four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d), indicating the rearrangement of the parts. You are required to select the <strong>MOST APPROPRIATE</strong> option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. PSQR
- B. RQSP ✓
- C. RPSQ
- D. PRSQ
Correct Answer: B. RQSP
Explanation
The main clause (R) introduces the dependent 'that' clause (Q), followed by the specific peak value and year (S), and ending with a comparative timeframe (P).
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