Directions: Choose the sentence with the best word order for each of the following series. Then mark the correct choice on your answer sheet. (E):
1 The firm merged to its main competitor as the battle to win more customers.
2 The firm merged with its main competitor in the battle to win more customers.
3 The firm merged to a main competitor as the battle in winning more customers.
4 The firm merged with a main competitor in the battle as winning more customers.