Question

In each of the questions given below, two statements are provided followed by three possible starters (I, II, II

Q: Answer-In each of the questions given below, two statements are provided followed by three possible starter...

I Combined sentence Because the research team conducted extensive field studies over several months, they were able to gather reliable data for their analysis. This correctly shows cause result and is grammatically correct. II Combined sentence The research team conducting extensive field studies, they were able to gather data This is incorrect due to a participle construction that does not properly connect to the main clause, making the sentence grammatically weak. III Combined sentence The research team conducted extensive field studies over several months therefore, they were able to gather reliable data for their analysis. Therefore independent clause connector, not starter so incorrect.

I . 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 research team conducted extensive field studies over several months. They were able to gather reliable data for their analysis.
I Because the research team conducted I
I The research team conducting II
I Therefore, they were able to gather