Multiple choice

Directions: In the following item some parts of the sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

(P) And while without adequate international support(Q) the US military has been forced to remain in Iraq(R) so that the overthrow of Saddam Hussein may have been quick(S) longer than anticipated The proper sequence should be:

  1. R S Q P

  2. P Q S R

  3. R Q S P

  4. P S Q R
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence has a typo where so that is used instead of though, but the logical flow of the clauses leads to P-Q-S-R as the intended sequence. This sequence connects the lack of international support to the US military remaining in Iraq longer than anticipated, despite the quick overthrow of Saddam Hussein.

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