Select the conclusion(s) that follow(s) based on the correct meaning of the highlighted segment in the following sentence.
Sentence: It is not prudent to try to keep up with the Joneses.
Conclusion:
i Most employees are in the good books of their employers by saying ‘Yes’ to whatever their employers say.
ii As a result, many middle-class families are unable to live a debt-free life.
iii People in the community respect the Joneses for their wisdom.

Correct option is A

Option (a) is the correct answer.
Explanation:
· "Keeping up with the Joneses" refers to trying to match one’s lifestyle and possessions to those of one's neighbors or peers, often leading to financial stress or debt.
· Conclusion ii) directly relates to the highlighted phrase as it mentions the result of living beyond means, which leads to debt.
· Conclusion i talks about employees and employers, unrelated to the idea of "keeping up with the Joneses".
· Conclusion iii talks about respect and wisdom, which is again not related to material competition.
Thus, only conclusion ii) correctly follows.