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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 company delayed the launch of its new product due to unresolved technical issues. It faced criticism from stakeholders for failing to meet the announced deadline. I) Although the company delayed the launch  II) The company delaying the launch  III) As a result of the company delaying 
    A Only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D I and II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E II and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    I) Combined sentence: Although the company delayed the launch…, it faced criticism… This introduces contrast, whereas the original relationship is cause–effect. Hence, it changes the meaning. II) Combined sentence: The company delaying the launch…, it faced criticism… This is grammatically incorrect due to a participle fragment and lack of proper clause structure. III) Combined sentence: As a result of the company delaying the launch of its new product due to unresolved technical issues, it faced criticism from stakeholders for failing to meet the announced deadline. This correctly expresses cause → consequence and forms a complete, meaningful sentence.

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