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    Question

    In each of the questions given below, two statements

    are provided followed by three possible starters (I, II, III). Identify the alternative(s) that can act as a starter for combining the two statements into one grammatically correct and meaningful sentence, without changing the original meaning. The central bank increased interest rates to control rising inflation. Borrowing costs for businesses and consumers increased significantly. I) When the central bank increased interest rates to control rising inflation, II) The central bank increasing interest rates to control rising inflation III) Although borrowing costs for businesses and consumers increased significantly
    A Only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D I and II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E I and II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    I) When the central bank increased interest rates to control rising inflation Combined sentence: When the central bank increased interest rates to control rising inflation, borrowing costs for businesses and consumers increased significantly. This correctly expresses time and cause relationship. Correct II) The central bank increasing interest rates to control rising inflation Combined sentence: The central bank increasing interest rates to control rising inflation, borrowing costs increased significantly. This is grammatically incorrect because the participle phrase lacks a proper subject. Incorrect III) Although borrowing costs for businesses and consumers increased significantly Combined sentence: Although borrowing costs increased significantly, the central bank increased interest rates. This creates contrast, which changes the original meaning. Incorrect

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