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Question

Select the phrase/connector from the given options which can be used to form a single sentence from the two sentences given below, implying the same meaning as expressed in the statement sentences. Pick out the option that when used to start a sentence combines both the above sentences in one.

A. Many students spend two or more hours playing video games each day.

B. Their grades suffer and they sometimes need to repeat classes.

I. Many students… each day because their grades…

II. Many students…each day, consequently, their grades…

III. Many students…each day, as a result, their grades…

A Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Both II and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Both I and II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E All of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Both ‘consequently’ and ‘as a result’ mean the same. So they can be used here. But ‘because’ will not connect the sentences by giving it the original meaning.

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