Multiple choice

Directions: 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 question.

STATEMENTS: You have keen mental perception. But you are not assiduous. STARTERS: I. Though having keen mental perception, ____
II. While you have keen mental perception, ____ III. Despite having keen mental perception, ____

  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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A Correct answer
Explanation

The statements show a contrast. Therefore, 'though' and 'while' are correct options. 'Despite' is used here in a negative context, hence, it is incorrect.