Question

In each question, there are two statements which can be combined into a single statement in a number of different ways without changing their meaning. Below are given three probable starters (i), (ii), and (iii) of such a combined sentence. One, two, three, or none of them may be correct. Decide upon which is/are correct, if any, and mark the option which denotes your answer. If none of the three starters is suitable, mark ‘None of these’ as your answer.
The government has introduced strict measures to curb inflation.
Economists warn that these measures might slow down economic growth.
(i) Although the government has introduced strict measures to curb inflation…
(ii) Despite the government introducing strict measures to curb inflation…
(iii) Because the government has introduced strict measures to curb inflation…

Q: Answer-In each question, there are two statements which can be combined into a single statement in a number...

i Although the government has introduced strict measures to curb inflation can start a sentence that acknowledges the measures but suggests a warning follows, which fits the context.ii Despite the government introducing strict measures to curb inflation similarly introduces contrast, suitable here.iii Because the government has introduced strict measures to curb inflation implies causation and does not fit well with the warning that follows, so it is not suitable.