Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct sentence out of the four statements given. The statement should be correct according to the grammatical rules of the English language.

  1. Despite the apparent modesty of the demands, the negotiations dragged on for over an year.

  2. Despite the apparent publicity of the demand, the negotiations dragged on for over a year.

  3. The negotiation dragged into over a year, despite the apparent modesty of the demands.

  4. The apparent modesty of the demands, dragged on the negotiations over a year.

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Explanation

Correct word order is there only in option (1). In all the other options the phrasing is done in an awkward manner.

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