Directions (1-15): In the questions given below two sentences are given which are grammatically correct and meaningful. Connect them by the word given below the statements in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. Choose your answer accordingly from the options which form a correct, coherent sentence.
Q1.
(I) The concert was sold out
(II) I had planned to buy tickets earlier
(a) Unless
(b) Consequently
(c) Nevertheless
(d) Although
(e) Furthermore
Q2.
(I) She practiced every day
(II) She failed the audition
(a) Otherwise
(b) Consequently
(c) Moreover
(d) Despite
(e) Until
Q3.
(I) He won the race
(II) He trained hard for months
(a) Moreover
(b) But
(c) Despite
(d) Otherwise
(e) As a result
Q4.
(I) The movie received rave reviews
(II) I fell asleep during it
(a) Until
(b) Furthermore
(c) Because
(d) Moreover
(e) Although
Q5.
(I) The weather was terrible
(II) We decided to go out anyway
(a) So
(b) But
(c) Nevertheless
(d) Moreover
(e) Furthermore
Q6.
(I) She had a lot of work to do
(II) She decided to take a break
(a) Furthermore
(b) Consequently
(c) Moreover
(d) Otherwise
(e) Although
Q7.
(I) He missed his train
(II) He arrived late to the meeting
(a) Consequently
(b) Otherwise
(c) Nevertheless
(d) Furthermore
(e) Moreover
Q8.
(I) She didn’t study for the exam
(II) She still managed to pass it
(a) Nevertheless
(b) Otherwise
(c) Moreover
(d) Furthermore
(e) Therefore
Q9.
(I) He lost his job
(II) He was able to find a new one quickly
(a) So
(b) For
(c) Because
(d) Even though
(e) Furthermore
Q10.
(I) She was tired from working all day
(II) She decided to go to the gym anyway
(a) But
(b) Consequently
(c) Nonetheless
(d) Furthermore
(e) Moreover
Q11.
(I) The movie was critically acclaimed
(II) It didn’t do well at the box office
(a) But
(b) Consequently
(c) Furthermore
(d) Moreover
(e) Nonetheless
Q12.
(I) She was feeling unwell
(II) She went to the doctor for a check-up
(a) But
(b) Unless
(c) Therefore
(d) Moreover
(e) Nonetheless
Q13.
(I) He decided to try out the roller coaster
(II) He was nervous
(a) Moreover
(b) Consequently
(c) Furthermore
(d) Since
(e) Nevertheless
Q14.
(I) She loves to cook
(II) She’s not very good at it
(a) Although
(b) Furthermore
(c) Nevertheless
(d) Consequently
(e) Therefore
Q15.
(I) The traffic was terrible
(II) He arrived at the meeting on time
(a) Consequently
(b) Despite
(c) So
(d) Furthermore
(e) Therefore
Solutions
S1. Ans. (d)
Sol. The sentence “Although I had planned to buy tickets earlier, the concert was already sold out” connects the two given sentences in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. The word “although” indicates a contrast between the two sentences – the speaker had a plan to buy tickets earlier, but unfortunately, the concert was sold out. This shows that despite the speaker’s efforts to buy tickets, they were not able to do so because of the concert being sold out. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
S2. Ans. (d)
Sol. The sentence “Despite practicing every day, she failed the audition” connects the two given sentences in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. The word “despite” indicates a contrast between the two sentences – the speaker practiced every day, but unfortunately, she still failed the audition. This shows that despite the speaker’s efforts to practice, she was not able to succeed in the audition. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
S3. Ans. (e)
Sol. The sentence “He won the race as a result of training hard for months” connects the two given sentences in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. The phrase “as a result” indicates that the second sentence is the consequence of the first sentence – the speaker trained hard for months and as a result, he won the race. This shows that the speaker’s hard work and training paid off in the end. Therefore, option (e) is the correct answer.
S4. Ans. (e)
Sol. The sentence “Although the movie received rave reviews, I fell asleep during it” connects the two given sentences in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. The word “although” indicates a contrast between the two sentences – the movie was highly praised by others, but unfortunately, the speaker did not enjoy it and fell asleep during it. This shows that the speaker’s experience was different from the general consensus. Therefore, option (e) is the correct answer.
S5. Ans. (c)
Sol. The sentence “The weather was terrible; nevertheless, we decided to go out anyway” connects the two given sentences in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. The word “nevertheless” indicates a contrast between the two sentences – the weather was bad, but despite that, the speaker and others decided to go out anyway. This shows that the speaker and others were determined to not let the bad weather ruin their plans. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.
S6. Ans. (e)
Sol. The sentence “Although she had a lot of work to do, she decided to take a break” connects the two given sentences in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. The word “although” indicates a contrast between the two sentences – the speaker had a lot of work to do, but she still decided to take a break. This shows that the speaker prioritized her well-being over her work. Therefore, option (e) is the correct answer.
S7. Ans. (a)
Sol. The sentence “He missed his train; consequently, he arrived late to the meeting” connects the two given sentences in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. The word “consequently” indicates a cause-and-effect relationship between the two sentences – the speaker missed his train, and as a result, he arrived late to the meeting. This shows that the speaker’s lateness was a direct consequence of missing his train. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.
S8. Ans. (a)
Sol. The sentence “She didn’t study for the exam, nevertheless she still managed to pass it” connects the two given sentences in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. The word “nevertheless” indicates a contrast between the two sentences – the speaker did not study for the exam, but she still managed to pass it. This shows that the speaker’s success was achieved despite her lack of preparation. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.
S9. Ans. (d)
Sol. The sentence “Even though he lost his job, he was able to find a new one quickly” connects the two given sentences in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. The phrase “even though” is used to indicate that the positive situation mentioned in the second part is in contrast with the negative situation mentioned in the first part. This shows that the speaker’s job loss led directly to his ability to find a new one. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
S10. Ans. (c)
Sol. The sentence “She was tired from working all day; nonetheless, she decided to go to the gym” connects the two given sentences in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. The word “nonetheless” indicates that despite being tired from working all day, the speaker still chose to go to the gym. This shows the speaker’s determination to stick to their fitness routine despite feeling tired. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.
S11. Ans. (a)
Sol. The sentence “The movie was critically acclaimed but it didn’t do well at the box office” connects the two given sentences in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. The word “but” indicates that there is a contrast between two ideas. The critical acclaim of the movie did not translate into box office success. This shows that the movie’s positive reviews did not necessarily result in financial success. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.
S12. Ans. (c)
Sol. The sentence “She was feeling unwell, therefore she went to the doctor for a check-up” connects the two given sentences in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. The word “therefore” indicates that the speaker’s feeling of being unwell is the reason for her visit to the doctor. This shows that the speaker took the necessary step to address her health issue by going for a check-up. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.
S13. Ans. (e)
Sol. The sentence “Nevertheless, he was nervous but decided to try the roller coaster out” connects the two given sentences in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. The word “nevertheless” indicates a contrast between the two sentences – even though the speaker had never been on a roller coaster before, he decided to try it out despite feeling nervous. This shows that the speaker overcame his fear and took a chance. Therefore, option (e) is the correct answer.
S14. Ans. (a)
Sol. The sentence “Although she loves to cook, she’s not very good at it” connects the two given sentences in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. The word “although” indicates a contrast between the speaker’s love for cooking and her lack of skill in it. This shows that despite the speaker’s passion for cooking, she struggles with the skill of it. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.
S15. Ans. (b)
Sol. The sentence “Despite the terrible traffic, he arrived at the meeting on time” connects the two given sentences in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. The word “despite” indicates a contrast between the two sentences – even though the traffic was terrible, the speaker still managed to arrive at the meeting on time. This shows that the speaker was able to overcome the obstacle of traffic to arrive on time. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
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