Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, there are two statements which can be combined into a single statement in a number of different ways without changing their meaning. Below them are given three probable starters of such combined sentence. Decide upon which is/are correct, if any, and answer the questions. STATEMENTS: I like this book very much. I must buy it. STARTERS: I. For the reason that ____ II. As ____ III. Because ____

  1. Both I and II are correct

  2. Both II and III are correct

  3. Both I and III are correct

  4. All of the above

  5. None of the above
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E Correct answer
Explanation

'As' is used for comparions. Because is used when reason is not known before and now it is being given. For is used to express duration. So none of the starters are correct. We can use 'since' as a starter.

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