connectors

Q1. What function do the underlined connectors play in the sentence? On one hand, I am in need of some extra money, but on the other hand, I am too proud to borrow.

• 1) Stating the effect
• 2) Balancing similar points
• 3) Makes things clear
• 4) Balancing contrasting points

Solution

On one hand, I am in need of some extra money, but on the other hand, I am too proud to borrow. It balances contrasting information about the person.

Q2. State the purpose of the underlined connector. Radhika was very thrifty while dealing with her employees; however, she was very generous with her friends.

• 1) Introduces a similar idea
• 2) Gives an opposite idea
• 3) Adds information
• 4) Introduces results

Solution

Radhika was very thrifty while dealing with her employees; however, she was very generous with her friends. However: It is used for expressing a contrast. In this case, it explains Radhika’s contrasting behaviour.

Q3. Fill in the blanks with the correct connectors. Light pollution may seem comparatively harmless when compared to other types of pollution. (a) ________ it has very serious repercussions. A hundred years ago, people could see clusters of a stellar spectacle in the sky. (b) ________, today we can only imagine how it looked.

• 1) (a) since (b) furthermore
• 2) (a) but (b) however
• 3) (a) since (b) as a result
• 4) (a) but (b) since

Solution

Light pollution may seem comparatively harmless when compared to other types of pollution. (a) But it has very serious repercussions. A hundred years ago, people could see clusters of a stellar spectacle in the sky. (b) However, today we can only imagine how it looked.

Q4. Fill in the blank with the correct connector. Sweetmeats were prepared in honour of their famous guest. __________, the walls and floors of the house were scrubbed clean.

• 1) Hence
• 2) Consequently
• 3) Furthermore
• 4) However

Solution

Sweetmeats were prepared in honour of their famous guest. Furthermore, the walls and floors of the house were scrubbed clean.

Q5. Use a suitable connector to connect the sentence to the information in the brackets. Girish loves to read during his free time. (Tina also loves to read.)

Solution

Girish loves to read during his free time and so does Tina.

Q6. Match the underlined connector to its function. For instance, take this beautiful wall clock. Sequencing Ronald was warned a hundred times. Yet, he committed the same mistake. Result Thus, the arrogant king’s pride was broken. Contrast To begin with, we can start decorating the hall. Illustration  

Solution

  For instance, take this beautiful wall clock. Illustration Ronald was warned a hundred times. Yet, he committed the same mistake. Contrast Thus, the arrogant king’s pride was broken. Result To begin with, we can start decorating the hall. Sequencing   

Q7. State the purpose of the underlined connector. Siraj filed a case against the company suing them for defamation. Consequently, the company withdrew the material that was the cause of contention.

• 1) Gives an opposite idea
• 2) Introduces results
• 3) Introduces a similar idea
• 4) Adds information

Solution

Introduces results Siraj filed a case against the company suing them for defamation. Consequently, the company withdrew the material that was the cause of contention. Consequently: It is used to introduce the result of Siraj suing the company.

Q8. Use a connector expressing addition of similar ideas.  Raul is a Colombian drug lord. He is also involved in poaching.

Solution

Raul is a Colombian drug lord; furthermore, he is involved in poaching. Raul is a Colombian drug lord. In addition, he is involved in poaching. Raul is a Colombian drug lord. Moreover, he is involved in poaching.

Q9. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate connector. ________ instances all around the world, Britain was not mentally prepared for terrorism on her territory.

• 1) Because of
• 2) Despite of
• 3) Contrary to
• 4) In spite of

Solution

In spite of instances all around the world, Britain was not mentally prepared for terrorism on her territory.

Q10. What is the purpose of the underlined connector? On the whole, the move to monitor the ministers’ monthly expenses was a good decision.

• 1) Adds information
• 2) Introduces the results
• 3) Concludes by summing up
• 4) Offers a different perspective

Solution

On the whole, the move to monitor the ministers’ monthly expenses was a good decision. Concludes by summing up

Q11. Reconstruct the jumbled sentence correctly.  our problems / either our worst nightmare / the new government is / or the answer to

Solution

The new government is either our worst nightmare or the answer to our prayers.

Q12. Fill in the blanks with the correct connectors.  Rahul was _____ stunned _____ talk coherently.

Solution

Rahul was too stunned to talk coherently.

Q13. Which among the following options uses the correct connector to join the clue to the sentence? Margaret visits luxurious boutiques. (never buys anything)

• 1) Margaret visits luxurious boutiques as well as she never buys anything.
• 2) Margaret visits luxurious boutiques. Consequently, she never buys anything.
• 3) Margaret visits luxurious boutiques. On the contrary, she never buys anything.
• 4) Margaret visits luxurious boutiques; however, she never buys anything.

Solution

Margaret visits luxurious boutiques; however, she never buys anything.

Q14. Which connector can be used to soften the effect of the information in the sentence? ___________ the book that you are looking for has been issued.

• 1) Incidentally
• 2) I am afraid
• 3) However
• 4) Nevertheless

Solution

I am afraid the book that you are looking for has been issued.

Q15. Use a connector to make the sentences sound better. Tushar boasts about his physical strength. He cannot perform a single push up.

• 1) Moreover
• 2) In spite of
• 3) Although
• 4) Because

Solution

Although Tushar boasts about his physical strength, he cannot perform a single push up.

Q16. Use a connector to connect the two sentences. Patricia said that she is allergic to peanuts. She checks food labels to see if they have nuts.

• 1) Therefore
• 2) Apart from
• 3) Thereby
• 4) However

Solution

Patricia said that she is allergic to peanuts. Therefore, she checks food labels to see if they have nuts.

Q17. Improve the paragraph by picking the correct connectors. Shivam was a talented employee _____ was not provided an opportunity to showcase his talent. The average employee cannot climb up the corporate ladder _________ the nepotism and favouritism prevalent in the office.

• 1) but, since
• 2) but, owing to
• 3) since, because of
• 4) that, owing to

Solution

Shivam was a talented employee but was not provided an opportunity to showcase his talent. The average employee cannot climb up the corporate ladder owing to the nepotism and favouritism prevalent in the office.

Q18. What function does the underlined connector perform in the sentence? The team celebrated the birthday of the young intern. Moreover, it was his last day at the office.

• 1) Shows an example
• 2) Adds information
• 3) Emphasis
• 4) Making things clear

Solution

Adds information The team celebrated the birthday of the young intern. Moreover, it was his last day at the office. ‘Moreover’ adds additional information. In this case, the fact that it was the intern’s last day.

Q19. Match the sentences with the appropriate connector. They won. They have the best player in their team. Even though I love my friend. She sometimes annoys me. Consequently The Reddys bought a new car. Their jealous neighbours also bought a new car. Instead I don’t want a new food processor. I want a microwave oven. Because  

Solution

They won. They have the best player in their team. Because I love my friend. She sometimes annoys me. Even though The Reddys bought a new car. Their jealous neighbours also bought a new car. Consequently I don’t want a new food processor. I want a microwave oven. Instead  

Q20. Use a connector expressing emphasis. I cannot have milk without sugar. I cannot have anything without sugar.

Solution

I cannot have milk without sugar. As a matter of fact, I cannot have anything without sugar. I cannot have milk without sugar. In fact, I cannot have anything without sugar. I cannot have milk without sugar. Actually, I cannot have anything without sugar.

Q21. Fill in the blanks with the correct connectors. Alexandra had an unnatural fear of getting her clothes wet ________ her fear of dogs. She packed a long stick and her raincoat _________ it was a sunny day.

• 1) in addition to, since
• 2) in order to, despite
• 3) in addition to, in spite of
• 4) in addition to, even though

Solution

Alexandra had an unnatural fear of getting her clothes wet in addition to her fear of dogs. She packed a long stick and her raincoat even though it was a sunny day.

Q22. Reconstruct the jumbled sentence correctly.  whether you / or not / I want / will be / joining us / to know

Solution

I want to know whether you will be joining us or not.

Q23. Which among the following connectors is used to emphasise?

• 1) For instance
• 2) Similarly
• 3) In fact
• 4) Apart from

Solution

The tool in fact is used to dig out stubborn weed. The connector ‘in fact’ is used to emphasise the usage of the tool.

Q24. Use a suitable connector to connect the sentence to the information in the brackets. We do not live to eat. (Eat to live.)

Solution

We do not live to eat, but we eat to live. We do not live to eat. Instead, we live to eat.

Q25. Join the two sentences with a connector which expresses similarity. A sculptor sculpts a rock into a beautiful statue. A teacher moulds the student into an ideal person.

Solution

Like a sculptor sculpts a rock into a beautiful statue, a teacher moulds the student into an ideal person.

Q26. Rewrite the jumbled sentence. selling vegetables in the market / sheep and goats / in the market / Shankar reared / besides

Solution

Besides selling vegetables in the market, Shankar reared sheep and goats.

Q27. Use ‘Furthermore’, ‘Nevertheless’ or ‘Notwithstanding’ in the blank. The bad publicity __________, the politician emerged victorious.

Solution

The bad publicity notwithstanding, the politician emerged victorious.

Q28. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate connectors. (In addition/other/apart) __________ to being hardworking, Rehman is a trustworthy employee. __________ from the rent he receives, Mohanlal does not have any other source of income. __________ than a few silly mistakes, Krishna’s work barely has any error in it.

Solution

In addition to being hardworking, Rehman is a trustworthy employee. Apart from the rent he receives, Mohanlal does not have any other source of income. Other than a few silly mistakes, Krishna’s work barely has any error.

Q29. Use a connector expressing exemplification. (Example) Radhika has expensive tastes. The bag that she carries is worth thousands.

Solution

Radhika has expensive tastes. For example, the bag that she carries is worth thousands.

Q30. Fill in the blanks with the correct connectors. Hanuman was _____ devoted to Ram and Lakshman _____ he took a giant leap across the Southern ocean to the Himalayas.

Solution

Hanuman was so devoted to Ram and Lakshman that he took a giant leap across the Southern ocean to the Himalayas.