Rearrange the parts in correct order to make a meaningful sentence. (a) has…

Correct sequence: start with the introductory concessive phrase, then the comment, and finally the main clause.

Full sentence: In spite of a decline in poverty, ironically, the number of jobless people has been increasing steadily.

Explanation:

• The phrase "In spite of a decline in poverty," is a concessive introductory clause that sets the context and should come at the start.

• The word "ironically," is a comment or stance adverb and naturally follows the introductory clause, separated by commas.

• The main clause should present the subject followed by the verb: "the number of jobless people has been increasing steadily."

Grammar/usage note: "In spite" is two words, and including an article (for example, "a decline in poverty" or "the decline in poverty") makes the introductory phrase grammatical.