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In each question below, four grammatically correct and meaningful statements are given along with a connector. Identify the pair of statements that can be connected using the given word in the best possible manner without changing their intended meaning . Choose the appropriate option. Yet (

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Yet is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or appears surprising in relation to the preceding statement. Statement I says that the elections are not openly rigged. Statement IV, however, states that the same political party has remained continuously in power since 1959. This creates the required contrast. Statements II and III contain additional political information, but their relationship is not as naturally expressed through yet. Combined Sentence Elections in the country are not openly manipulated in the manner often associated with countries such as Russia, yet the ruling Peoples Action Party has remained continuously in power since 1959.

I Elections in the country are not openly manipulated in the manner often associated with countries such as Russia. (I
I Earlier that month, the ruling party secured 61 per cent of the popular vote, while the main opposition party managed to win only 10 of the 93 seats. (II
I The country's election commission cannot be considered fully independent because it remains under government influence. (I
V The ruling People's Action Party has nevertheless remained continuously in power since 1959.