Directions (1-10): In the questions given below two sentences are given which are grammatically correct and meaningful. Connect them with the most suitable word given below the statements in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. Choose your answer accordingly from the options to form a correct, coherent sentence.
Q1.
(I) They can listen to music
(II) They disturb nobody.
(a) in addition
(b) nevertheless
(c) otherwise
(d) provided
(e) namely
Q2.
(I) Television can be educational.
(II) I think it’s better to read a book.
(a) In brief
(b) Even though
(c) Therefore
(d) However
(e) Likewise
Q3.
(I) He is looking for a formal trouser.
(II) He has an important meeting tomorrow.
(a) because
(b) similarly
(c) although
(d) in my opinion
(e) furthermore
Q4.
(I) Skiing is a safe sport.
(II) Obey the rules on the slope.
(a) firstly
(b) in comparison
(c) despite this
(d) notably
(e) as long as you
Q5.
(I) The economy collapsed.
(II) The government had to resign.
(a) for
(b) therefore
(c) especially
(d) next
(e) illustrated by
Q6.
(I) You may go out with your friends tonight,
(II) You never go alone and stay with them all the time.
(a) as long as
(b) apart from
(c) comparable
(d) accordingly
(e) yet
Q7.
(I) First, cut out the pictures.
(II) Paste them into your book.
(a) namely
(b) particularly
(c) then
(d) alternatively
(e) in the same breath
Q8.
(I) Peanut butter is delicious.
(II) You don’t have a nut allergy.
(a) on the contrary
(b) provided
(c) furthermore
(d) for instance
(e) in summary
Q9.
(I) It is your money.
(II) You can do what you like with it.
(a) in particular
(b) since
(c) with regard to
(d) evidently
(e) as a result
Q10.
(I) She talked about the agenda.
(II) She began her presentation.
(a) overall
(b) for the most part
(c) specifically
(d) then
(e) despite this
Solutions
S1. Ans. (d)
Sol. Among the given statements, only “provided” can be used to connect the given statements.
The correct statement thus formed will be: They can listen to music provided they disturb nobody.
S2. Ans. (b)
Sol. Among the given statements, only “Even though” can be used to connect the given statements.
The correct statement thus formed will be: Even though television can be educational, I think it’s better to read a book.
S3. Ans. (a)
Sol. Among the given statements, only “because” can be used to connect the given statements.
The correct statement thus formed will be: He is looking for a formal trouser because he has an important meeting tomorrow.
S4. Ans. (e)
Sol. Among the given statements, only “as long as you” can be used to connect the given statements. The correct statement thus formed will be: Skiing is a safe sport as long as you obey the rules on the slope.
S5. Ans. (b)
Sol. Among the given statements, only “therefore” can be used to connect the given statements.
The correct statement thus formed will be: The economy collapsed, therefore the government had to resign.
S6. Ans. (a)
Sol. Among the given statements, only “as long as” can be used to connect the given statements.
The correct statement thus formed will be: You may go out with your friends tonight, as long as you never go alone and stay with them all the time.
S7. Ans. (c)
Sol. Among the given statements, only “then” can be used to connect the given statements.
The correct statement thus formed will be: First, cut out the pictures, then paste them into your book.
S8. Ans. (b)
Sol. Among the given statements, only “provided” can be used to connect the given statements.
The correct statement thus formed will be: Peanut butter is delicious provided you don’t have a nut allergy.
S9. Ans. (b)
Sol. Among the given statements, only “since” can be used to connect the given statements.
The correct statement thus formed will be: Since it is your money, you can do what you like with it.
S10. Ans. (d)
Sol. Among the given statements, only “then” can be used to connect the given statements.
The correct statement thus formed will be: She talked about the agenda then she began her presentation.
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