Complete the sentence meaningfully using the best possible starter. Choose the option that most effectively conveys the sequence and impact described in the original sentences.
(I) The government has announced a new policy mandating all public sector banks to open branches in unbanked rural areas.
(II) Critics argue that without adequate staffing and infrastructure, these branches will remain non-functional.
(A) While the new policy mandates...
(B) Because rural banking has always been a government priority...
(C) Although many unbanked rural areas...
Correct Answer :
Only A
Solution :
To determine the most effective starter to combine the two sentences, let us analyze their logical relationship:
Sentence (I) states that the government has mandated public sector banks to open branches in unbanked rural areas.
Sentence (II) presents a contrasting perspective or criticism, stating that these branches will not function properly without adequate staffing and infrastructure.
The relationship between the two sentences is one of contrast or concession (the mandate vs. the criticism of its implementation). Let us evaluate the given starters:
Starter (A): "While the new policy mandates..."
The word "While" is used to show contrast or concession. Combining the sentences using this starter yields:
"While the new policy mandates all public sector banks to open branches in unbanked rural areas, critics argue that without adequate staffing and infrastructure, these branches will remain non-functional."
This grammatically and logically combines both sentences while preserving their original meaning and relationship. Therefore, Starter (A) is correct.
Starter (B): "Because rural banking has always been..."
This starter introduces a cause-and-effect relationship using "Because," which is not the relationship described between the mandate and the criticism in the original sentences. Thus, Starter (B) is incorrect.
Starter (C): "Although many unbanked rural areas..."
This starter changes the subject of the clause to "many unbanked rural areas," which makes it grammatically and logically difficult to seamlessly incorporate the main idea of the government mandate from Sentence (I) without altering the focus of the statement. Thus, Starter (C) is incorrect.
Consequently, only starter (A) effectively and meaningfully combines the sentences. The correct option is Only A.
Access expert-curated educational resources and study materials—completely free.
Create, conduct, and manage professional online assessments with Mindyard. Perfect for teachers and institutes.
Copyright © 2026 Mindyard. All Rights Reserved.
