Directions (1-10): 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) He could ask for a raise
(II) He could start looking for a new job
(a) and
(b) along with
(c) alternatively
(d) furthermore
(e) for sure
Q2. (I) The weather forecast predicts rain for the weekend
(II) Strong winds are also expected to accompany the rain
(a) moreover
(b) meanwhile
(c) consequently
(d) however
(e) apart from
Q3. (I) Her professional achievements
(II) Lisa is actively involved in charitable work
(a) to sum up
(b) even though
(c) such as
(d) apart from
(e) since
Q4. (I) The stock market crashed
(II) Many investors suffered significant financial losses.
(a) indeed
(b) consequently
(c) while
(d) likewise
(e) despite this
Q5. (I) The hotel had luxurious amenities
(II) the customer service was lacking
(a) therefore
(b) moreover
(c) since
(d) as well as
(e) however
Q6. (I) The house was small and outdated
(II) they decided to purchase it and renovate it to their liking.
(a) Despite this
(b) such as
(c) overall
(d) likewise
(e) subsequently
Q7. (I) The park is known for its beautiful landscape
(II) It offers various recreational activities for visitors to enjoy
(a) eventually
(b) notably
(c) nevertheless
(d) while
(e) likewise
Q8. (I) The research study provides evidence of the health benefits of a balanced diet
(II) It emphasizes the importance of regular exercise in maintaining overall well-being
(a) since
(b) even though
(c) furthermore
(d) whereas
(e) because
Q9. (I) I stretched my muscles
(II) Waiting for the bus to arrive
(a) furthermore
(b) first of all
(c) moreover
(d) while
(e) additionally
Q10. (I) The budget was tight
(II) They managed to organize a memorable event within the constraints
(a) hence
(b) nevertheless
(c) since
(d) as well
(e) thus
Solutions
S1. Ans. (c)
Sol. The sentence “He could ask for a raise, alternatively, he could start looking for a new job” connects the two given sentences in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. The word “alternatively” indicates that these options are mutually exclusive, suggesting that the person could choose one option or the other. The word “alternatively” is a connecting word that is used to show that there are two or more possible options. In this case, the two options are for the person to ask for a raise or to start looking for a new job.
The other options are not correct because they do not make sense in the context of the sentences.
S2. Ans. (a)
Sol. The sentence “The weather forecast predicts rain for the weekend. Moreover, strong winds are also expected to accompany the rain” connects the two given sentences in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. The word “moreover” is used to add information that is similar to or related to the information that has already been given. In this case, the first sentence states that the weather forecast predicts rain for the weekend. The second sentence states that strong winds are also expected to accompany the rain. The word “moreover” is used to connect these two sentences and to show that the information in the second sentence is additional to the information in the first sentence.
The other options are not correct because they do not make sense in the context of the sentences.
S3. Ans. (d)
Sol. The sentence “Apart from her professional achievements, Lisa is actively involved in charitable work” connects the two given sentences in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. The word “apart from” is used to show that something is not included in something else. In this case, the first sentence states that Lisa has professional achievements. The second sentence states that Lisa is actively involved in charitable work. The word “apart from” is used to connect these two sentences and to show that the information in the second sentence is not included in the information in the first sentence.
The other options are not correct because they do not make sense in the context of the sentences.
S4. Ans. (b)
Sol. The sentence “The stock market crashed, and consequently, many investors suffered significant financial losses” connects the two given sentences in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. The word “consequently” is a conjunction that means “as a result” or “therefore”. In this case, it is used to show that the second sentence is a result of the first sentence. The stock market crashed, and as a result, many investors suffered significant financial losses.
The other options are not correct because they do not show the correct relationship between the two sentences.
S5. Ans. (e)
Sol. The sentence “The hotel had luxurious amenities; however, the customer service was lacking” connects the two given sentences in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. The word “however” is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts what has been said previously. In this case, the first statement is about the hotel’s luxurious amenities, while the second statement is about the hotel’s poor customer service. These two statements are in contrast with each other, so the word “however” is the most appropriate choice.
The other choices are not as appropriate because they do not introduce a contrast.
S6. Ans. (a)
Sol. The sentence “The house was small and outdated, despite this, they decided to purchase it and renovate it to their liking” connects the two given sentences in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. The phrase “despite this” highlights the contrast between the initial description of the house and the subsequent decision. The word “despite” is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts what has been said previously. In this case, the first statement is about the house being small and outdated, while the second statement is about the couple deciding to purchase it and renovate it to their liking. These two statements are in contrast with each other, so the word “despite” is the most appropriate choice.
The other choices are not as appropriate because they do not introduce a contrast.
S7. Ans. (e)
Sol. The sentence “The park is known for its beautiful landscape, likewise, it offers various recreational activities for visitors to enjoy” connects the two given sentences in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. The word “likewise” is used to connect two ideas that are similar. In this case, the first idea is that the park is known for its beautiful landscape. The second idea is that the park offers various recreational activities for visitors to enjoy. These two ideas are similar because they both describe positive aspects of the park. Therefore, the word “likewise” is the best choice to connect them.
The other options are not as good because they do not connect the two ideas as well.
S8. Ans. (c)
Sol. The sentence “The research study provides evidence of the health benefits of a balanced diet. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of regular exercise in maintaining overall well-being” connects the two given sentences in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. The word “furthermore” is used to introduce a new idea that supports or adds to the previous idea. It is a transition word that is used to connect two sentences or clauses. The first sentence is about the health benefits of a balanced diet, and the second sentence is about the importance of regular exercise. The two sentences are related, and they both support the idea that a healthy lifestyle is important for overall well-being. Therefore, the best transition word to use is “furthermore.”
The other options are not correct because they do not make sense in the context of the sentences.
S9. Ans. (d)
Sol. The sentence “I stretched my muscles while waiting for the bus to arrive” connects the two given sentences in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. The word “while” is a subordinating conjunction that can be used to connect two clauses that happen at the same time. In this case, the first clause is “I stretched my muscles” and the second clause is “Waiting for the bus to arrive.” The word “while” indicates that the stretching happened while the person was waiting for the bus.
The other options are all coordinating conjunctions. Coordinating conjunctions can be used to connect two independent clauses, but they cannot be used to connect a subordinate clause to an independent clause. Therefore, the other options are not correct because they do not make sense in the context of the sentences.
S10. Ans. (b)
Sol. The sentence “The budget was tight; nevertheless, they managed to organize a memorable event within the constraints” connects the two given sentences in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. The word “nevertheless” is a conjunctive adverb that can be used to connect two independent clauses that have a contrasting or opposing relationship. In this case, the first clause is “The budget was tight” and the second clause is “They managed to organize a memorable event within the constraints.” The word “nevertheless” indicates that the event was successful even though the budget was tight.
The other options are not correct because they do not make sense in the context of the sentences.
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