Rearrange the following parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence:**
(A) the team managed to reach the summit
(B) inspiring countless others to follow their path
(C) setting a new record in the process and
(D) despite the challenges faced during the expedition
**Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Rearrange the following parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence:**
(A) the team managed to reach the summit
(B) inspiring countless others to follow their path
(C) setting a new record in the process and
(D) despite the challenges faced during the expedition
**Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Solution
Option 1: (D), (A), (C), (B) -> Creates a logical flow: introductory clause with "despite" + main action + two parallel participial phrases connected by "and".
Option 2: (A), (D), (B), (C) -> Awkward placement of the dependent clause after the main clause, and ends with "and" leaving the sentence incomplete.
Option 3: (B), (A), (D), (C) -> Starting with a participial phrase lacks context, and ending with "and" makes it grammatically incorrect.
Option 4: (C), (A), (D), (B) -> Beginning with "setting a new record in the process and" is illogical without establishing what action led to the record first.
Hence, Option 1: (D), (A), (C), (B) -> The sentence reads: "Despite the challenges faced during the expedition, the team managed to reach the summit, setting a new record in the process and inspiring countless others to follow their path." This follows proper English syntax with an introductory dependent clause, followed by the main clause, and two coordinated participial phrases that describe the consequences of the main action. -> correct