Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. P. undermining the strict application of comparative anthropology Q. in the early 20th century it was almost universally assumed R. that traditional cultures would be completely assimilated S. into colonial cultures within a few decades, thus

Explanation

The correct answer is 'Option 4'. Key Points The correct order of the sentence is "QRSP." Here's why: Q. "In the early 20th century it was almost universally assumed" - This part of the sentence sets the historical context and introduces the assumption that is about to be explained, making it a logical starting point for the sentence. R. "that traditional cultures would be completely assimilated" - This part follows Q naturally as it explains what was assumed. S. "into colonial cultures within a few decades, thus" - This part continues the assumption explaining the result of the assimilation in a given time frame and uses "thus" to lead into the consequence of this assumption. P. "undermining the strict application of comparative anthropology" - This is the consequence of the assumption, making it the logical end to the sentence. Therefore, the correct order is QRSP i.e."In the early 20th century it was almost universally assumed (Q) that traditional cultures would be completely assimilated (R) into colonial cultures within a few decades, thus (S) undermining the strict application of comparative anthropology (P)."