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) reducing carbon emissions in urban areas (B)

    is essential for addressing climate change, (C) cities are major contributors to global emissions. (i) as (ii) given that (iii) nevertheless
    A Only (i) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only (ii) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only (iii) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only (i) and (ii) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Among the given options, starters (i) and (ii) can be used to combine the given statements in a grammatically and contextually accurate manner. Starter (i): "Reducing carbon emissions in urban areas is essential for addressing climate change, as cities are major contributors to global emissions." Starter (ii): "Reducing carbon emissions in urban areas is essential for addressing climate change, given that cities are major contributors to global emissions." Starter (iii) ("nevertheless") would not be appropriate here, as it implies a contrast or contradiction, which does not fit the context of the given statements.

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