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) to ensure economic stability

    (B) interest rates may be adjusted

    (A) the central bank is monitoring inflation rates,

    (i) since

    (ii) as

    (iii) however

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

    Solution

    Using (i): Since the central bank is monitoring inflation rates, interest rates may be adjusted to ensure economic stability. Using (ii): As the central bank is monitoring inflation rates, interest rates may be adjusted to ensure economic stability. (iii) "however" is not suitable here as it expresses contrast, which is not present in the statements.

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