Multiple choice

Directions: The first and the last parts of a sentence are numbered 1 and 6. The rest is split into four parts and labelled P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

  1. Since several sentences P. make for bland writing Q. of the same length can R. to enliven paragraphs and S. write sentences of different lengths
  2. allow for effective emphasis

  1. RSQP

  2. QSRP

  3. PRSQ

  4. QPSR
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Since several sentences of the same length can make for bland writing, write sentences of different lengths to enliven paragraphs and allow effective emphasis.

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