Question

    In each of the following questions, 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) investors are advised to diversify their portfolios

    (B) as it helps in mitigating risks

    (C) the market is volatile,

    (i) thus

    (ii) therefore

    (iii) so

    A Only (i) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only (ii) and (iii) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only (i) and (ii) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only (iii) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Using (i): The market is volatile; thus, investors are advised to diversify their portfolios as it helps in mitigating risks. Using (ii): The market is volatile; therefore, investors are advised to diversify their portfolios as it helps in mitigating risks. Using (iii): The market is volatile, so investors are advised to diversify their portfolios as it helps in mitigating risks. All three starters are contextually and grammatically appropriate.

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