Question

    (A) a comprehensive strategy is necessary (B) to

    address the growing concerns about data privacy, (C) technological advancements continue to evolve rapidly. (i) but (ii) as (iii) instead In the following question, three statements are given. For each question, three starters are also given which can be used to integrate all three statements into a meaningful and coherent composition. Select a starter or starters from the following options that can be used to combine the given statements in a grammatically accurate and contextually meaningful manner.
    A Only (i) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only (ii) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only (iii) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only (i) and (ii) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Only (ii) and (iii) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    (ii) as: This starter is appropriate because it provides a reason or explanation for the necessity of a comprehensive strategy. The sentence formed would be: "A comprehensive strategy is necessary to address the growing concerns about data privacy, as technological advancements continue to evolve rapidly." This starter logically connects the need for a strategy with the rapid changes in technology. (iii) instead: This starter is not suitable because it implies a substitution or contrast, which does not fit the context of linking the need for a strategy with technological advancements. (i) but: This starter is not appropriate as it suggests a contrast or opposition, which is not needed here since the statements are complementary and should be logically connected rather than contrasted.

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