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: The strike failed. The workers had no option but to join work. STARTERS: I. The strike having failed, ____
II. As a result of ____
III. The failure of the strike ____