Question

    In the following question, three statements are given. For each question, three starters are also given which can be used to integrate all three statements into a meaningful and coherent composition. Select a starter or starters from the following options that can be used to combine the given statements in a grammatically accurate and contextually meaningful manner.

    (A) improving communication channels (B) is

    essential for modern businesses (C) it helps streamline operations and enhance collaboration. (i) because (ii) similarly (iii) consequently
    A Only (ii) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only (i) and (iii) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only (i) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only (ii) and (iii) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    (i) because: This starter creates a clear logical connection between the need for improving communication channels and its benefits. The sentence formed would be: "Improving communication channels is essential for modern businesses because it helps streamline operations and enhance collaboration." (iii) consequently: This starter also fits well, indicating the result or effect of improving communication channels. The sentence formed would be: "Improving communication channels is essential for modern businesses; consequently, it helps streamline operations and enhance collaboration." (ii) similarly: This starter is not suitable here as it implies a comparison or similarity with another concept, which doesn’t fit the context of the given statements.

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