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 phrase from the second column to make 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. Scientists who systematically eavesdropped on bat roosts in Costa Rica have discovered D. they do not act on their climate promises, and it now seems the UK is in her sights. B. The team has spent six years developing a completely new way of collecting the signal E. combine all the data into images that are not only of enormous scientific interest and also of great beauty. C. The Swedish activist has a reputation for calling out world leaders when F. that baby-bat babbling bears a striking resemblance to that of human infants. Correct Answer A-F, C-D The correct answer is A-F, C-D. Key Points There are two combinations from the given phrases that make meaningful sentences. Part A and F connect grammatically and contextually. Part A states ‘Scientists who systematically eavesdropped on bat roosts in Costa Rica have discovered’ which can be completed by Part F i.e. ‘that baby-bat babbling bears a striking resemblance to that of human infants’. Scientists have eavesdropped on bat roosts, so they would have discovered something related to bats. Part F mentions the discovery regarding the baby-bat babbling and its resemblance to that of human infants. Thus, A-F is the correct combination. Part C and D connect grammatically and contextually. Part C states ‘The Swedish activist has a reputation for calling out world leaders when’ which can be completed by Part D i.e. ‘they do not act on their climate promises, and it now seems the UK is in her sights’. ‘Activist’ is a person who supports strong actions to help make changes in politics or society. He/She calls out when promises to make such changes are not kept. Part D talks about the ‘inaction on climate promises’ and can be connected with part C. Thus, C-D is the correct combination. Though parts B and E connect contextually, the verb form ‘combine’ is grammatically incorrect in combining the two parts. The correct sentences will be: Scientists who systematically eavesdropped on bat roosts in Costa Rica have discovered that baby-bat babbling bears a striking resemblance to that of human infants. The Swedish activist has a reputation for calling out world leaders when they do not act on their climate promises, and it now seems the UK is in her sights. Additional Information ‘Call out’ is a phrasal verb that means ‘to criticise someone about something they have said or done and challenge them to explain it’.