Previous Year Questions

Identify the independent clause

"The boss arrived at the meeting on time" is a complete idea.

The phrase "the boss arrived at the" (C) suggests that it needs to be followed by (B) "meeting on time."

Identify the dependent clause

"Despite the heavy traffic" (D) is an introductory phrase that sets up contrast.

"While the employees were late" (A + E) explains the contrast.

Arrange logically

· The sentence should start with (D) "Despite the heavy traffic,"

· Followed by (C) "the boss arrived at the"

· Then (B) "meeting on time,"

· Followed by (A) "while the employees"

· Ending with (E) "were late."

Thus, the correct order is: D C B A E

Final sentence: "Despite the heavy traffic, the boss arrived at the meeting on time while the employees were late."