Rearrange the jumbled groups of words to make a meaningful sentence

A. The spirit of residents

B. Could dampen

C. Nor the subsequent fire

D. Neither the earthquake

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

D, C, B, A

The correct answer is D, C, B, A.

The sentence should read: Neither the earthquake nor the subsequent fire could dampen the spirit of residents.

The word "neither" indicates that two things are being compared. In this case, the two things being compared are the earthquake and the subsequent fire. The word "nor" is used to join the two things being compared.

The word "could" indicates that the earthquake and the subsequent fire were unable to dampen the spirit of residents. The word "dampen" means to make something less strong or intense.

The word "spirit" refers to the attitude or morale of a group of people. In this case, the spirit of the residents refers to their determination and resilience in the face of adversity.