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 Although the company delayed the launch, it faced criticism This introduces contrast, whereas the original relationship is causeeffect. 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.

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 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 I
I The company delaying the launch II
I As a result of the company delaying