Question

Select the phrase/ connector from the given three alternatives, which can be used to form a single coherent sentence from the sentences given below, implying the same meaning.

He developed an interest in native varieties specifically, ones that grow without the use of fertilizers. He went on a quest for almost a year looking for such paddy varieties.

I. Having developed an interest in native varieties

II. Though he developed an interest

Ill. Although he developed an interest

1. I and III
2. I and II
3. Only II
4. Only I
5. Only III

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Only I

The sentences suggest that the second part of the sentence is a direct result of the first.

The perfect participle phrase having + past participle form of the verb should be used here. It shows a completed action and joins the two sentences.

Correct Sentence:

Having developed an interest in native varieties, specifically the ones that grow without the use of fertilizers, he went on a quest for almost a year looking for such paddy varieties.

This is shown by I. So, a contextually coherent joined sentence is given by Only I.

None of the other phrase/s can make the sentence meaningful.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.