Rearrange the given parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence.
(A) after winning the prize they often publish less frequently
(B) studies of Nobel laureates show that
(C) or encounter professional envy and rivalry
(D) and have strained relations with friends and colleagues
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Rearrange the given parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence.
(A) after winning the prize they often publish less frequently
(B) studies of Nobel laureates show that
(C) or encounter professional envy and rivalry
(D) and have strained relations with friends and colleagues
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Solution
Option 1 -> (B), (A), (D), (C) - "Studies of Nobel laureates show that after winning the prize they often publish less frequently and have strained relations with friends and colleagues or encounter professional envy and rivalry" - forms a complete, logical sentence with proper flow.
Option 2 -> (D), (A), (B), (C) - Starting with "and have strained relations" is grammatically incorrect as it begins with a conjunction without a preceding clause.
Option 3 -> (A), (C), (B), (D) - Starting with "after winning the prize" leaves the subject unclear, and placing (B) later disrupts the logical flow.
Option 4 -> (C), (D), (B), (A) - Beginning with "or encounter professional envy" is illogical as "or" requires a preceding alternative.
Hence, Option 1: (B), (A), (D), (C) -> Part (B) establishes the context about Nobel laureate studies, (A) introduces the main finding about reduced publication frequency, (D) adds a related consequence with "and", and (C) presents an alternative issue with "or", creating a coherent sentence structure -> correct
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