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In each question, two columns are given, each containing three phrases or sentences. Choose the phrases or sentences that can be connected to make meaningful sentences. COLUMN I (a) Even though the teller gave a plausible account of the robbery (b) After I stay home with my new baby for a year (c) As the convoy of missionaries travelled through the dangerous jungle COLUMN II (d) she was still asked several questions by the police (e) his awful behavior during church service (f) they were escorted by a team of soldiers

1. Only (A)-(D)
2. Only (B)-(F)
3. Only (A)-(D) and (C)-(F)
4. Only (B)-(F) and (C)-(D)

Correct answer: Only (A)-(D) and (C)-(F)

Solution

(a) pairs with (d): "Even though the teller gave a plausible account of the robbery, she was still asked several questions by the police." (c) pairs with (f): "As the convoy of missionaries travelled through the dangerous jungle, they were escorted by a team of soldiers." These are the only two meaningful combinations.

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