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    Select the phrase/connector (it must be at the start)

    from the given three alternatives which can be used to form a single sentence from the two sentences given below, implying the same meaning as expressed in the statement sentences. I. Narcissism seems to be tempered by adversity and setbacks. II. Recession graduates might be less likely to develop a grandiose sense of self. (i) Because (ii) In the same way (iii) Since
    A Only (i) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only (ii) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both (i) and (iii) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both (ii) and (iii) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All (i), (ii) and (iii) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    (c) The statements given above have a cause-effect relationship between them; statement I being the cause and II being its effect 'In the same way' shows comparison while 'because' and 'since' show a cause-effect relationship; hence, (c) is the right answer. Because narcissism seems to be tempered by adversity and setbacks, recession graduates might be less likely to develop a grandiose sense of self. Since narcissism seems to be tempered by adversity and setbacks, recession graduates might be less likely to develop a grandiose sense of self.

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