Select the phrase/connector from the given options that can be used to combine the two sentences into one, preserving the original meaning:

**Sentences:**
He regulated the administration of justice, encouraged commerce, and reformed the coinage. As time went on he was compelled to demand larger subsidies and to take severer measures against heretical opinions.

**Connectors:**
I. He redressed many grievances... but
II. Even when... so
III. Although... yet

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Select the phrase/connector from the given options that can be used to combine the two sentences into one, preserving the original meaning:

**Sentences:**
He regulated the administration of justice, encouraged commerce, and reformed the coinage. As time went on he was compelled to demand larger subsidies and to take severer measures against heretical opinions.

**Connectors:**
I. He redressed many grievances... but
II. Even when... so
III. Although... yet

Accepted Answer

**Solution:**

1. The first sentence lists several actions connected by commas, so adding another phrase is possible.

2. The second sentence introduces a contrast to the first, so a connector expressing contrast is needed.

3. Connector I uses "but," which is appropriate for showing contrast.

4. Connector III uses "although... yet," which also expresses contrast effectively.

5. Connector II uses "so," which indicates cause or reason, not contrast, so it is unsuitable here.

Hence, both connectors I and III correctly join the sentences while preserving the intended meaning.

**Answer:** Both I and III

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