Question

    Select the phrase(s) from the given three 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. The given options may or may not be starters. A. Obesity is one of the drivers of the cancer burden in Australia. B. It is preventable and averting it would bring other enormous health benefits. 1. Though obesity is just… 2. Moreover, it is preventable... 3. Yet, it is preventable…
    A Only 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only 1 & 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only 1 & 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only 2 & 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All 1, 2 & 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The sentences are contradictory - A tells us that obesity is one of the drivers of the cancer burden in Australia, and B contradicts it by telling us that it is preventable and averting it would bring many health benefits. 1 is correct as THOUGH is used to show contradiction - “Though obesity is one of the drivers of the cancer burden in Australia, it is preventable and averting it would bring other enormous health benefits.” 3 is correct as YET is used to show contradiction - “Obesity is one of the drivers of the cancer burden in Australia, yet it is preventable and averting it would bring other enormous health benefits.” 

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