1. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage.
Mobile phone has added a new dimension in our communication system. It has made the world closer to us. (a) ------ it has made worldwide communication easier. We use it for our day to day communication. (b) ------, it has been a part and parcel in our life as we cannot go for a single day without using it. We use it for rapid communication. (c) ------, mobile phone is not free from defect. It has some negative sides as well. (d) ------, excessive use of mobile phone may damage our hearing power. (e) ------, it is a means of money wastage. (f) ------, it is seen that many underworld crimes are being done with the use of mobile network. (g) ------, the radiation from mobile phone may cause cancer to the users. (h) ------, we are not aware of these harmful effects. (i) ------, we are not aware of using the mobile phone. (j) ------, we must have to be conscious of the negative impact of mobile phone.
■ Answer: (a) Now/ Nowadays (b) So/ Thus/ In fact (c) However (d) For example/ Firstly (e) Secondly/ Besides/ Moreover (f) Sometimes (g) Furthermore/ Finally/ Lastly (h) However (i) But/ Yet (j) So/ Therefore/ Thus
2. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage.
Man is a social being. (a) ------, man cannot live alone. (b) ------, man has been living together from time immemorial. Living in society is not an easy task. We have to follow certain rules and regulations of the society. (c) ------, we should be cooperative. (d) ------, we must help others when they are in need. (e) ------, we have to be careful not to hurt others by our words or activities. (f) ------, we must control our emotions and behave rationally with others. (g) ------, we should not think and live only for us. (h) ------, we should always think and work for the betterment of the society. (i) ------, we should remain prepared to sacrifice our lives for the greater interest of the society. (j) ------, sacrificing our lives for the society makes us immortal.
■ Answer: (a) So (b) This is why (c) First of all (d) So/ In other words (e) Secondly (f) Besides/ So (g) Thirdly (h) Rather (i) Finally (j) Thus/ In fact
3. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage
Unemployment is a great problem in our country. (a) ------, it is the burning question of the day. (b) ------, almost all countries of the world suffer from the curse of unemployment problem. (c) ------, Bangladesh is the worst sufferer of this so-called problem. (d) ------ nowhere in the world this problem is so acute as in our country. (e) ------, there are many reasons behind it. (f) ------, our country is industrially backward. (g) ------, our system of education fails to give a student an independent start of life. (h) ------, it has little provision for vocational training. (i) ------, our students and youths have false sense of dignity. (j) ------, they run after jobs blindly.
■ Answer: (a) In fact (b) Nowadays/ At present (c) Unfortunately/ But/ However (d) In other words (e) Obviously (f) First of all (g) Secondly (h) Thirdly (i) Besides (j) So
4. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage.
Trees are a vital part of our environment. (a) ------, they bear a great impact on the climate. (b) ------ we are not careful about them. (c) ------, we destroy trees at random. (d) ------, one day the country will bear the consequence of greenhouse effect. (e) ------ ours is an agricultural country, our economy depends on it. (f) ------, our agriculture is dependent on rain. (g) ------, trees play a vital role on our climate. (h) ------, trees keep the soil strong. (i) ------, trees save us from flood (j) ------ many other natural calamities.
■ Answer: (a) Moreover/ In fact (b) But (c) Rather (d) As a result/ Consequently (e) As/ Since (f) In addition/ Moreover (g) So/ Therefore (h) Besides/ Moreover (i) Again (j) and/ as well as
5. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage.
Honesty is a noble virtue. The man possessing this invaluable quality is the happiest man on earth, (a) ------. To be honest, a man should have trustworthiness. (b) ------, nobody trusts a liar. A liar may prosper for the time being. (c) ------, he goes to the dogs. (d) ------ we should be honest. It is said that honesty is the best policy. (e) ------ dishonesty is the sign of downfall. God helps those who are honest. (f) ------, dishonest people are cursed. (g) ------, children should be taught honesty from childhood. It is widely observed that children follow their parents. (h) ------, parents should be honest and upright in their business of life. (i) ------, children should be allowed to mix with those friends who are honest. (j) ------ they can mould their characters.
■ Answer: (a) indeed (b) Because (c) but/ eventually (d) So/ For this reason (e) Whereas (f) On the contrary (g) Hence/ So (h) That’s why/ So/ Therefore (i) Moreover/ Besides (j) Thus
6. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage.
Water is a vital element of the environment (a) ------ this element is polluted in many ways. (b) ------, farmers use chemical fertilizers and insecticides in their field. (c) ------ rain and flood wash away these chemicals, they get mixed with water in rivers, canals and ponds (d) ------ pollute it. (e) ------, mills and factories throw their poisonous chemicals and waste product into water. (f) ------, water vehicles also pollute water by dumping food waste and human waste into it. (g) ------ insanitary latrines and unsafe drains also contribute to water pollution. Water is called life. (h) ------ we cannot allow this pollution to continue. We have to raise an awareness about it. (i) ------, laws should be enforced strictly. (j) ------ we fail to check water pollution, we will suffer.
■ Answer: (a) but (b) Firstly (c) When (d) and (e) Secondly (f) Furthermore/ Moreover (g) Finally/ Again (h) So (i) In this respect/ Therefore/ Moreover (j) If
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