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Directions (01-15): In the question given below two statements are given which are grammatically correct and meaningful. Connect them by choosing the word given below the statements in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. Choose the best possible word as your answer accordingly from the options to form a correct, coherent sentence.
Q1. (I) Being stressful
(II) Excessive use of computers can be harmful to your health
(a) nevertheless
(b) however
(c) moreover
(d) in addition to
(e) on the other hand
Sol. In addition to being stressful, excessive use of computers can be harmful to your health.
Q2. (I) The music was loud
(II) It was enjoyable
(a) however
(b) nevertheless
(c) moreover
(d) in addition to
(e) instead of
Sol. The music was loud. Nevertheless, it was enjoyable.
Q3. (I) The gurgling stream
(II) The howling wind added to the charm of place
(a) as long
(b) further more
(c) along with
(d) moreover
(e) however
Sol. The gurgling stream along with the howling wind added to the charm of place.
Q4. (I) Sara would not marry him
(II) He proposed to her
(a) even if
(b) as though
(c) although
(d) and
(e) still
Sol. Sara would not marry him even if he proposed to her.
Q5. (I) Every child’s face is different from every other
(II) Every child’s pattern of development is different
(a) however
(b) furthermore
(c) as though
(d) as well
(e) in the same way
Sol. Every child’s face is different from every other. In the same way, every child’s pattern of development is different.
Q6. (I) In most cities, there are less traffic jams during mid-day
(II) There is less traffic on Sundays
(a) therefore
(b) similarly
(c) because
(d) still
(e) but
Sol. In most cities, there are less traffic jams during mid-day. Similarly there is less traffic on Sundays.
Q7. (I) He looked through the keyhole he saw a strange sight
(II) It was the big bearded watchman of the flats shivering in a woman’s dressing gown
(a) when
(b) why
(c) nevertheless
(d) still
(e) as well as
Sol. When he looked through the keyhole he saw a strange sight. It was the big bearded watchman of the flats shivering in a woman’s dressing gown.
Q8. (I) Satyajit Ray was one of the greatest film makers of the world
(II) He was also a writer of detective stories
(a) because
(b) furthermore
(c) not only…but also
(d) either…or
(e) but
Sol. Satyajit Ray was one of the greatest film makers of the world. Furthermore, he was also a writer of detective stories.
Q9. (I) The old man cared for the puppy
(II) She was his baby
(a) even if
(b) as well
(c) but
(d) as though
(e) and
Sol. The old man cared for the puppy as though she was his baby.
Q10. (I) We can paint our house red or white
(II) We must select a good painter
(a) but
(b) as well as
(c) along with
(d) because
(e) moreover
Sol. We can paint our house red or white but we must select a good painter.
Q11. (I) I’ve asked you a thousand times not to leave your dirty socks on the floor
(II) You keep doing it
(a) because
(b) so
(c) yet
(d) moreover
(e) furthermore
Sol. I’ve asked you a thousand times not to leave your dirty socks on the floor. Yet, you keep doing it.
Q12. (I) I don’t think Sean has serious behavioral problems.
(II) I’ll talk to him first thing in the morning.
(a) because
(b) since
(c) either…or
(d) not only…but also
(e) nonetheless
Sol. I don’t think Sean has serious behavioral problems. Nonetheless, I’ll talk to him first thing in the morning.
Q13. (I) House prices have gone up this year
(II) Car prices seem to be stagnating
(a) but
(b) in contrast
(c) still
(d) hence
(e) although
Sol. House prices have gone up this year. In contrast, car prices seem to be stagnating.
Q14. (I) You can’t give your phone number to every man who asks for it
(II) You can’t go out with everyone who fancies you
(a) still
(b) nevertheless
(c) but
(d) likewise
(e) because
Sol. You can’t give your phone number to every man who asks for it. Likewise, you can’t go out with everyone who fancies you.
Q15. (I) She’s an excellent photographer
(II) Her paintings are works of art
(a) correspondingly
(b) but
(c) still
(d) because
(e) rather than
Sol. She’s an excellent photographer. Correspondingly, her paintings are works of art.
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