Directions: Select the phrase/connector out of three phrases/connectors given as (a), (b) and (c) which can be used in the beginning (to start the sentence) to form a single sentence from the two or three statements given while implying the same meaning as expressed in the statement sentences. I. Punjab is noticeably more well off today than most of the rest of the country from a development perspective. II. The roads throughout the State are largely paved and smooth, even in the villages, and power cutshave basically become a thing of the past. a. In spite of some economic stagnation .... b. With instances of infrastructure building like .... c. In addition to some economic stagnation ....

• A. only b
• B. only a
• C. a and b
• D. All a, b and c
• E. None of these