SINCE THE AUTHORITIES HAD MANAGED WATER RESOURCES IRRESPONSIBLY...
40. Since the authorities had managed water resources irresponsibly, they had to deal with watershortage.A. Because of managing water resources irresponsibly, they had to deal with water shortage. B. Having dealt with water shortage, the authorities had managed water resources irresponsibly.C. Managing water resources irresponsibly, the authorities had to deal with water shortage.D. Having managed water resources irresponsibly, the authorities had to deal with water shortage.VII. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.