Sentence Connector
Sentence Connector
Sentence Connector
A paper containing sentences of one short pattern bores both the writer and the reader for two
reasons:
If you read through a paper you've written and notice that you've written sentences
in a single, short pattern, ask yourself the following questions. Your answers can help
you revise the sentences to express your ideas more clearly and to add variety to
your paper.
• Do adjacent sentences contain the same subject and/or the same verb?
If so, you can combine two or more short, simple sentences in a single, concise
sentence.
o but shows contrast; it has the same meaning as however, except, on the
other hand
o or shows choice
Neither bold colors nor heavy lines made the painting striking; instead, the
sheer size of the canvas drew attention.
The recently established bio-social theory helps us see the evolution of human
behavior with a new perspective; nevertheless, few scientists endorse it.
• Do adjacent sentences contain ideas of unequal importance?
If so, you can join them by subordination, making one or more ideas in a
sentence depend on the idea that is most important to you.
An Aside: Use the following punctuation rule when combining dependent and
independent clauses. You can use a subordinator to make one clause
dependent upon another.
If you place the dependent clause before the independent clause, use a comma.
or
Do not use a comma if you place the dependent clause after the
independent clause.
Subordinators can be used to signal one of the following relationships
between two ideas:
• when, until, after, as soon as,before, ever since, as, and whileshow a
relation that indicates time
• because, since show a relation that indicates causality
• though, although, even though, and while express concession and
contrast of ideas
• of, as if, provided that, unless, as though show condition
• where indicates place
• so that shows result
• whichever, whenever, wherever,whoever indicate general possibility
• more or less than shows comparison of ideas
• Use which, that, who, whom, where,and when to subordinate one set
of facts to another set or to add information about a person, place,
thing, or concept in your sentence.
• who, whom, whose, and that are used for one or more persons
• that and which are used for one or more things
• which is used to introduce an entire explanatory clause
• where and when are used for a place or time respectively
(A) I admire King Jordan because he is the first deaf president of Gallaudet.
(B) All in all, there is not much to dislike about the man, except he is too perfect!
S1. Ans.(b)
Sol. (A-C) I admire King Jordan because he is the first deaf president of Gallaudet. Besides that, I admire him
because he is a great long distance runner.
Q2. MOREOVER
(A) The school has a preschool program where both deaf and hearing children learn together.
(B) At St. Rita School for the Deaf, a private school, there is a dress code that mandates how the students are to
dress.
S2. Ans.(c)
Sol. (D-C) Texas School for the Deaf is perfectly located. Moreover, it has a strong academic program.
Q3. HOWEVER
(A) He jumped along with another suspect after police surrounded them on Wednesday night.
(B) A rowdy, wanted in a murder case, died after he jumped from the third floor of a Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance
Board building in Tiruvottiyur.
(D) The Theoretical Issues in Sign Language Research conference is scheduled at the same time.
S3. Ans.(e)
Sol. (C-D) The idea of attending the play at Gallaudet is nice. However, the Theoretical Issues in Sign Language
Research conference is scheduled at the same time.
Q4. BUT
(A) They arrived at the station before noon and left on the bus before I arrived.
(B) They are demanding a CBI probe into the alleged paper leak in the Combined Graduate-Level examination.
(C) Candidates have been protesting outside the SSC office here.
S4. Ans.(d)
Sol. (D-A) I looked for Mary and Samantha at the bus station but they arrived at the station before noon and left on
the bus before I arrived.
Q5. SINCE
(A) The insurers of the two vessels had agreed to give a bank guarantee for the amount.
(B) The dispute over the remaining amount claimed by the Department of Fisheries shall be determined later.
(C) The labeling is a complex and controversial issue that has no bearing on my thesis, I will pass it by.
(D) Presently, labeling of GMO content isn't a requirement.
S5. Ans.(a)
Sol. (B-A) The dispute over the remaining amount claimed by the Department of Fisheries shall be determined later
since the insurers of the two vessels had agreed to give a bank guarantee for the amount.
(D-C) Presently, labeling of GMO content isn't a requirement and since labeling is a complex and controversial
issue that has no bearing on my thesis, I will pass it by.
Q6. NEVERTHELESS
(B) The director had scolded her for not being punctual at the office.
(D) Ramika left for the office as soon as she reached the Bangalore
(d) D-B
S6. Ans.(b)
Sol. (C-A) I was in so much pain I didn’t want to get up in the morning. Nevertheless, I went to football practice as
usual.
(C) The Ramagya Organization has inaugurated a community centre on the top floor of the same building.
(D) The Ramagya Organization had earlier set up an old age home to show up the kindness.
S7. Ans.(c)
Sol. (A-B) England has the best language schools. On the other hand, it has the worst weather.
Q8. ALTHOUGH
(A) They soon decided to be part of the credit equally and to be fair enough.
(B) The same will soon make you the gem of this company.
(C) Your feminine sensibilities would be considered as the strongest part of your character.
(D) They had fought a lot over the matter of completion of the assignment.
S8. Ans.(e)
Sol. (D-A) Although they had fought a lot over the matter of completion of the assignment, they soon decided to be
part of the credit equally and to be fair enough.
Q9. INSTEAD
(C) Jyoti can go for a movie and have the best of happy moments she can spend with her parents.
S9. Ans.(b)
Sol. (B-D) I didn’t want to take a side in the argument. Instead, I put my headphones on and listened to some smooth
jazz.
(A-C) Instead of going far and attending that monotonous session, Jyoti can go for a movie and have the best of
happy moments she can spend with her parents.
Q10. LIKEWISE
(A) It made the king to think how a little child can go so deep to express himself to the best.
(C) You can’t give your phone number to every man who asks for it.
(D) The fantasies of the little prince was so beautifully formed that it left the king surprised.
S10. Ans.(c)
Sol. (C-B) 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.
Q11. THEREFORE
(C) Her sudden appearance as the best writer actually proved to be the rise of the phoenix.
(D) We’re going to experience some meteor showers in the next few days.
S11. Ans.(e)
Sol. (D-A) We’re going to experience some meteor showers in the next few days. Therefore, the number of
miraculous self-healings will rise.
Q12. INDEED
(A) It is very hot.
(C) We’re going to experience some meteor showers in the next few days.
S12. Ans.(e)
Sol. (C-B) He may be the best-dressed man around. Indeed, he has a really good taste in fashion.
(D-A) Hyderabad is one of the most beautiful historical cities. Indeed it is very hot.
(A) Starting your own IT company may be the one of the best things you can do right now.
(D) For opening a pet shop, it’s hard to say the same thing.
S13. Ans.(a)
Sol. (A-D) Starting your own IT company may be the one of the best things you can do right now. With respect to
opening a pet shop, it’s hard to say the same thing.
Q14. AND
(B) They said that the issue had been sorted out.
(C) Mr. Thomson on entering the room realized that the children had created a great mess as everything was at sixes
and sevens.
(D) The school authorities refused to comment on the matter.
S14. Ans.(a)
Sol. (D-B) The school authorities refused to comment on the matter, and said that the issue had been sorted out.
Q15. IN BRIEF
(C) If the school found that there has been indecent behaviour on the part of certain students.
(D) The school authorities are within their rights to take appropriate action.
S15. Ans.(a)
Sol. (A-B) Meeting my boss at the pub was an interesting experience. In brief, it was a disaster.
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) The police said that Ravi Gowda was an accused in two cases of theft.
(II) The robbery registered in Kavoor police station limits.
(a) although
(b) but
(c) though
(d) and
(e) None of the above
S1. Ans.(d)
Sol. 'and' will connect the sentences - The police said that Ravi Gowda was an accused in two cases of theft and
robbery registered in Kavoor police station limits.
Q2. (I) I require of a visitor that he be not actually starving.
(II) He may have the very best appetite in the world.
(a) as
(b) but
(c) although
(d) though
(e) meanwhile
S2. Ans.(d)
Sol. 'though' will connect the sentences-I require of a visitor that he be not actually starving, though he may have the
very best appetite in the world.
S3. Ans.(c)
Sol. 'While' will connect the sentences-While waiting for the food to arrive, we were happy to sit and chat in the
relaxing surroundings.
S4. Ans.(d)
Sol. 'but' will connect the sentences- The prince answered nothing, but she looked at him significantly, awaiting a
reply.
Q5. (I) It was unintelligible why he had told it, or why it had to be told in Russian.
(II) Anna Pavlovna and the others appreciated Prince Hippolyte's social tact in so agreeably ending Pierre's
unpleasant and unamiable outburst.
(a) still
(b) until
(c) along with
(d) nevertheless
(e) however
S5. Ans.(a)
Sol. 'still' will connect the sentence-Though it was unintelligible why he had told it, or why it had to be told in
Russian, still Anna Pavlovna and the others appreciated Prince Hippolyte's social tact in so agreeably ending Pierre's
unpleasant and unamiable outburst.
Q6. (I) The staff officer standing in front pointed out something to the general.
(II) He looked through his field glass.
(a)while
(b) meanwhile
(c) but
(d) moreover
(e) though
S6. Ans.(b)
Sol. 'Meanwhile' will connect the sentences - Meanwhile, the staff officer standing in front pointed out something to
the general, who looked through his field glass.
S7. Ans.(d)
Sol. 'although' will connect the sentences- The wood appeared to be cherry, and although it could use a coat of wax,
it still had a deep luster.
Q8. (I) The engineers said the bridge was now safe.
(II) No one wanted to risk crossing it.
(a) moreover
(b) still
(c) though
(d) although
(e) however
S8. Ans.(e)
Sol. 'however' will connect the sentences- The engineers said the bridge was now safe, however, no one wanted to
risk crossing it.
Q9. (I) The abandoned kittens were too young to eat solid food.
(II) We needed to bottle feed them every two hours.
(a) though
(b) although
(c) hence
(d) however
(e) none of the above
S9. Ans.(c)
Sol. 'hence' will connect the sentences- The abandoned kittens were too young to eat solid food' hence we needed to
bottle feed them every two hours.
S10. Ans.(b)
Sol. 'until' will connect the sentences- The woodman stirred the fire until the flames leaped high and the sparks flew
out of the roof hole.
S11. Ans.(d)
Sol. 'while' will connect the sentences- I was only doing as the Canadians do, while I was in their country, and
besides I honor England's good queen.
S12. Ans.(d)
Sol. 'nevertheless' will connect the sentences- She was loud and obnoxious, nevertheless, I found her fun to be
around.
(a) on the other hand
S13. Ans.(c)
Sol. 'since' will connect the sentences- Obviously it had been a long time since she had seen or talked to Mr. Cade.
S14. Ans.(c)
Sol. 'instead' will connect the sentences- My dog refused to gnaw on the bone I bought her, instead she chews on my
shoes.
Q15. (I) We are justified in concluding, therefore, that among the Greeks and Romans.
(II) The examination of the liver was the basis of divination in the case of the sacrificial animal.
(a) likewise
(b) although
(c) though
(d) and
(e) but
S15. Ans.(a)
Sol. 'likewise' will connect the sentences- We are justified in concluding, therefore, that among the Greeks and
Romans likewise the examination of the liver was the basis of divination in the case of the sacrificial animal.
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.
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S1. Ans.(c); that- It is the kind of high-quality product that Manipur needed for a change of image, from that of a
militancy-mauled State to an investment destination
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S2. Ans.(b); as- Connectivity is a big challenge, as unreliable courier services prevent us from taking online orders.
Q3.(I) There is no place for political discrimination in the vision for a united India
(II) It is improper to use the terms Congress-free India or Sangh-free India
(a) and
(b) because
(c) as
(d) if
(e) though
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S3. Ans.(a); and- There is no place for political discrimination in the vision for a united India and it is improper to
use the terms Congress-free India or Sangh-free India
Q4.(I) Online games have become the go-to resort for an increasing number of people
(II) It’s not all fun and games online, as many of those who are addicted have been victims of cyberbullying
(a) and
(b) also
(c) though
(d) however
(e) but
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S4. Ans.(e); but- Online games have become the go-to resort for an increasing number of people. But it’s not all fun
and games online, as many of those who are addicted have been victims of cyberbullying.
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S5. Ans.(d); who- The psychologically disturbed black African narrator of the book, whohas moved to London from
Zimbabwe, often makes fun of other immigrants doing nursing-type jobs.
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S6. Ans.(d); recently- Recently, an interesting debate ensued amongst eminent public intellectuals, sparked off by
Harsh Mander’s lament at the increasing invisiblisation of Indian Muslims in our public sphere.
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S7. Ans.(a); so that- Also, that liberals and communitarians can never intersect so thatany apparent convergence is
proof that one or the other ideologies has been grossly misinterpreted.
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S8. Ans.(b); in fact- In fact, liberalism has no timeless, fixed content, an unchanging core.
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S9. Ans.(c); after- After betting strongly on Indian bonds last year, foreign investors are cutting their holdings as a
tumbling rupee erodes their returns and economic risks cloud the outlook of a once-hot emerging market play.
Q10.(I) There have been markets that performed better like Thailand
(II) Thailand has seen strong currency performance, supported by its robust current account fundamentals
(a) which
(b) when
(c) whose
(d) why
(e) what
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S10. Ans.(a); which- There have been markets that performed better like Thailand, whichhas seen strong currency
performance, supported by its robust current account fundamentals.
Q11.(I) The second consecutive day on Monday
(II) The Twin Cities experienced rain, which threw life out of gear for sometime
(a) so that
(b) that
(c) also
(d) for
(e) untimely
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S11. Ans.(d); for- For the second consecutive day on Monday, the Twin Cities experienced rain, which threw life
out of gear for sometime.
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S12. Ans.(b); through- Through his involvement, in both the book and the film, Sacheri realised that he could
delve deeper into the thoughts of his characters in the novel.
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S13. Ans.(d); when- When a torch singer is brutally murdered at the Nile Hilton and the evidence points to a
politically connected billionaire, the case is closed.
Q14.(I) It is too early to predict the return of the Golden Age of Egyptian cinema
(II) There are some encouraging films.
(a) when
(b) which
(c) whom
(d) whose
(e) while
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S14. Ans.(e); while- While it is too early to predict the return of the Golden Age of Egyptian cinema, there are some
encouraging films.
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S15. Ans.(b); almost- Almost exactly 20 years ago, at Easter, I visited Egypt.
Directions (01-15): In the question given below few sentences are given which are grammatically correct and
meaningful. Connect them by the word given above the statements in the best possible way without changing
the intended meaning. Choose the best possible combination as your answer accordingly from the options to
form a correct, coherent sentence.
Q1. BESIDES
(III) There was further concern whether the regulations would adversely impact poor villagers,
(a) (I)-(II)
(b) (II)-(III)
(c) (III)-(IV)
(d) (IV)-(I)
(e) (II)-(IV)
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S1. Ans.(a) Sol. I should make too good a target for the French, besides I am afraid I should hardly be able to climb
onto a horse.
Q2. LIKEWISE
(II) We should be able to cure them to the extent the person in question would wish them to be.
(III) From all accounts, the visit went well but it will take pragmatism and patient nurturing on both sides
(a) (II)-(III)
(b) (III)-(IV)
(c) (II)-(IV)
(d) (I)-(II)
(e) (IV)-(I)
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S2. Ans.(d) Sol. Likewise for mental illnesses, we should be able to cure them to the extent the person in question
would wish them to be.
Q3. HOWEVER
(III) Good governance is not only about regulating human and economic activities
(a) (III)-(IV)
(b) (IV)-(I)
(c) (I)-(II)
(d) (II)-(III)
(e) (I)-(III)
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S3. Ans.(c) Sol. I absolutely must see him, however painful it may be for me.
Q4. NEVERTHELESS
(III) Caution ahead of key macroeconomic numbers and mixed sentiment in other Asian markets is likely
(a) (II)-(IV)
(b) (I)-(II)
(c) (IV)-(I)
(d) (III)-(IV)
(e) (I)-(III)
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S4. Ans.(b) Sol. My salary is really low, nevertheless I find the work incredibly rewarding.
Q5. MOREOVER
(b) (III)-(IV)
(c) (IV)-(I)
(d) (II)-(III)
(e) (I)-(II)
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S5. Ans.(e) Sol. Throughout the middle ages, moreover, the word alba was somewhat loosely used.
Q6. THOUGH
(II) It was so brief that she questioned whether she had imagined it.
(a) (II)-(IV)
(b) (IV)-(III)
(c) (I)-(IV)
(d) (I)-(II)
S6. Ans.(d) Sol. He actually smiled, though it was so brief that she questioned whether she had imagined it.
Q7. ALTHOUGH
(II) This wasn't the way she had intended to start a family
(a) (I)-(III)
(b) (II)-(IV)
(d) (III)-(IV)
(e) (I)-(IV)
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S7. Ans.(c) Sol. She had always wanted children, although this wasn't the way she had intended to start a family.
Certainly this could happen, although the odds are remote.
Q8. BUT
(a) (I)-(II)
(b) (II)-(III)
(c) (III)-(IV)
(d) (I)-(IV)
(e) (I)-(III)
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S8. Ans.(a) Sol. The prince answered nothing but she looked at him significantly, awaiting a reply.
Q9. AND
(I) The technical administration of the elections was transparent
(III) However, although these major tasks of nation-building are the duty of the States
(IV) the resources to finance them are substantially controlled by the Centre
(b) (I)-(II)
(c) (I)-(III)
(d) (III)-(IV)
(e) (II)-(III)
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S9. Ans.(b) Sol. The technical administration of the elections was transparent and there was a wide range of
candidates to choose from
Q10. HENCE
(I) The abandoned kittens were too young to eat solid food
(III) A century
(b) (II)-(IV)
(c) (I)-(III)
(e) (I)-(II)
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S10. Ans.(d) Sol. The abandoned kittens were too young to eat solid food, hence we needed to bottle feed them
every two hours. A century hence we can look back on the methods of torture with shock
Q11. INSTEAD
(a) (II)-(IV)
(c) (III)-(IV)
(d) (I)-(III)
(e) (I)-(II)
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S11. Ans.(e) Sol. My dog refused to gnaw on the bone I bought her instead she chews on my shoes!
Q12. SINCE
(a) (II)-(III)
(b) (III)-(IV)
(c) (I)-(II)
(e) (II)-(IV)
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S12. Ans.(c) Sol. Since they were all dressed up, she assumed they were going to church together.
(II) Peter prefers to deceive the family and receive the credit
(a) (II)-(IV)
(b) (I)-(II)
(c) (II)-(III)
(d) (IV)-(III)
(e) (I)-(III)
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S13. Ans.(b) Sol. Rather than telling the truth to them, Peter prefers to deceive the family and receive the credit
Q14. EITHER....OR
(IV) That time had come to make a new beginning with Nepal
(a) (II)-(IV)
(b) (III)-(IV)
(c) (I)-(IV)
(d) (I)-(II)
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S14. Ans.(d) Sol. He will either break the news or deceive the family
(IV) And the unscripted one-on-one meeting between the two leaders would have helped in clearing the air about
key concerns on both sides
(a) (I)-(II)
(b) (II)-(III)
(c) (III)-(IV)
(d) (I)-(IV)
(e) (I)-(III)
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S15. Ans.(a) Sol. He will not only break the news but also receive the credit
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.
(II) Workers paid below the poverty line have an added cost on society
(a) still
(b) but
(c) because
(d) though
(e) although
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S1. Ans.(c) Sol. The country requires a minimum wage because workers paid below the poverty line have an added
cost on society.
(II) The wind made queer sobbing sounds as it swept over the valley
(a) but
(b) though
(c) till
(d) and
(e) instead
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S2. Ans.(d) Sol. The sky had grown darker again and the wind made queer sobbing sounds as it swept over the
valley.
(a) moreover
(b) however
(c) still
(d) but
(e) and
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S3. Ans.(b) Sol. However, if it were stigmatized, and public opinion dramatically and pervasively changed, that
would force policy change.
(II) They didn't see eye-to-eye on any of it - except the fact that they both wanted another child
(a) and
(b) nevertheless
(c) however
(d) though
(e) but
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S4. Ans.(e) Sol. He was respectful of her concerns, but they didn't see eye-to-eye on any of it - except the fact that
they both wanted another child.
(a) moreover
(b) however
(c) still
(d) but
(e) instead
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S5. Ans.(a) Sol. Texting while driving is dangerous. Moreover, it’s illegal in some states.
Q6. (I) I could not shut my eyes to the force and weight of their arguments
(b) though
(c) although
(d) still
(e) instead
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S6. Ans.(d) Sol. Still I could not shut my eyes to the force and weight of their arguments, and I saw plainly that I
must abandon--'s scheme as impracticable.
(a) but
(b) though
(c) although
(d) still
(e) nevertheless
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S7. Ans.(c) Sol. Although she had a lantern, the cellar was still eerily dark.
(a) although
(b) though
(c) still
(d) but
(e) and
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S8. Ans.(b) Sol. Though he had studied hard for this test, he failed to get an A.
(a) still
(b) but
(c) though
(d) although
(e) hence
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S9. Ans.(e) Sol. In one week hence, we will celebrate the coronation.
(II) She would not be able to fly home for the holidays
(a) therefore
(b) however
(c) moreover
(d) instead
(e) nevertheless
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S10. Ans.(a) Sol. The blizzard grounded all the flights. Therefore, she would not be able to fly home for the
holidays.
(b) instead
(c) nevertheless
(d) either....or
(e) and
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S11. Ans.(c) Sol. The economy was poor this year, nevertheless our sales were strong.
Q12. (I) His voice was quiet and confident, and she felt like a visitor in his throne room
(a) instead
(c) but
(d) and
(e) still
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S12. Ans.(b) Sol. His voice was quiet and confident, and she felt like a visitor in his throne room rather than a
woman talking to a stranger chained to her basement wall.
(a) however
(b) and
(c) still
(d) but
(e) instead
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S13. Ans.(e) Sol. Instead he was withdrawn and somber, even picking at his food.
Q14. (I) Teacher sends you her kind remembrances, and father and mother
(a) still
(b) but
(c) also
(d) and
(e) though
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S14. Ans.(c) Sol. Teacher sends you her kind remembrances, and father and mother also send their regards.
Q15. (I) If you're concerned about a messed up head, shave it all off or
(b) either....or
(c) moreover
(d) but
(e) therefore
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S15. Ans.(b) Sol. If you're concerned about a messed up head, either shave it all off or comb over the scars.
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.
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S1. Ans.(d) Sol. In addition to being stressful, excessive use of computers can be harmful to your health.
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S2. Ans.(b) Sol. The music was loud. Nevertheless, it was enjoyable.
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S3. Ans.(c) Sol. The gurgling stream along with the howling wind added to the charm of place.
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S4. Ans.(a) Sol. Sara would not marry him even if he proposed to her.
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S5. Ans.(e) 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
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S6. Ans.(b) Sol. In most cities, there are less traffic jams during mid-day. Similarly there is less traffic on Sundays.
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S7. Ans.(a) 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
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S8. Ans.(b) Sol. Satyajit Ray was one of the greatest film makers of the world. Furthermore, he was also a writer
of detective stories.
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S9. Ans.(d) Sol. The old man cared for the puppy as though she was his baby.
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S10. Ans.(a) 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
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S11. Ans.(c) Sol. I’ve asked you a thousand times not to leave your dirty socks on the floor.Yet, you keep doing it.
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S12. Ans.(e) Sol. I don’t think Sean has serious behavioral problems. Nonetheless, I’ll talk to him first thing in the
morning.
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S13. Ans.(b) 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
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S14. Ans.(d) 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.
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S15. Ans.(a) Sol. She’s an excellent photographer. Correspondingly, her paintings are works of art.
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. (l) The basic minimum salary of Rs. 20,000 had been protected, by increasing the number of categories of
hospitals.
(ll) The nurses had been cheated out of the salary structure that had been promised to them in the draft
notification.
(a) but
(b) while
(c) although
(d) and
(e) in spite of
Q2. (l) Some of them manage to wriggle past the security cover.
(a) and
(b) since
(c) but
(d) meanwhile
(e) unless
Q3. (l) It was the same thing I have been hearing for an hour now
(a) since
(b) meanwhile
(c) while
(d) and
(e) but
Q4. (l) Ten years ago, when I came to India after leaving the United States for good.
(ll) My parents told me Indian citizens were the most responsible people in the whole world.
(a) until
(b) and
(c) although
(d) since
(e) None
(ll) The railways balance a structural way of working with instant response in case of need.
(a) Although
(b) despite
(c) in spite of
(d) since
(e) meanwhile
(a) although
(b) as if
(c) so that
(d) when
(e) even if
S6. Ans. ()
Sol. ‘even if’ will connect the sentences. However, these are reforms that can be adopted even if simultaneous
elections are not held.
(ll) This winter has been warmer than the previous ones.
(a) instead of
(b) even if
(c) and
(d) despite
(e) although
(ll) No State law should be used to give an impression that there is an eviction drive against a particular
community.
(a) although
(b) even if
(c) until
(d) since
(e) none
Q9. (l) Working with that group gave me a theoretical and ideological base.
(ll) It did not provide me the feeling of associating with a party that has a national presence.
(a) despite
(b) though
(c) in spite of
(d) since
(e) none
Q10. (l) The reality could be more complex than each of the scenarios depicted here.
(a) and
(b) since
(c) despite
(d) but
(e) meanwhile
Q11. (l) These lineages are spread far and wide across India today.
(a) even if
(b) and
(c) since
(d) though
(e) despite
(a) nevertheless
(b) but
(c) however
(d) and
(e) none
Q13. (l) I was the college-topper all through my undergraduate course in Ayurveda.
(ll) I discovered towards the end that I had not quite understood the fundamentals of ayurveda’s theoretical
framework.
(a) meanwhile
(b) since
(c) although
(d) but
(e) and
Q14. (l) I love this work and shall continue with it.
(a) unless
(b) although
(c) since
(d) in spite of
(e) nevertheless
(a) since
(b) although
(c) while
(d) in spite of
(e) even if
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. (l) Beck told me about an interesting shift in thinking that occurred.
(a) since
(b) but
(c) while
(d) meanwhile
(e) although
S1. Ans.(c)
Sol. Beck told me about an interesting shift in thinking that occurred while she worked at a science museum.
(a) Meanwhile
(b) Although
(c) but
(d) Despite
(e) nevertheless
Sol. Despite a burning desire to make a difference, he didn’t know where to begin.
Q3. (l) The extent of poverty reduction over the period 2009-10 to 2011-12 is very high by historical
standards.
(a) in spite of
(b) despite
(c) though
(d) meanwhile
(e) and
Sol. Though the extent of poverty reduction over the period 2009-10 to 2011-12 is very high by historical standards,
it is not altogether implausible.
(a) despite
(b) and
(c) though
(d) but
(e) nevertheless
Sol. She did not provide details of their conditions but asked for continued prayers for their recovery.
Q5. (l) The proverb does not allude directly to the beauty of life.
(ll) It nonetheless describes happiness, like the cherry blossom, as something short-lived.
(a) despite
(b) thus
(c) but
(d) and
(e) although
Sol. Although the proverb does not allude directly to the beauty of life, it nonetheless describes happiness, like the
cherry blossom, as something short-lived.
(a) as
(b) while
(c) since
(d) though
(e) whereas
Sol. Attempts to restore normalcy have been hampered as the government and angry protesters continue to trade
accusations.
Q7. (l) A leader of the protest movement has been charged with threatening the security of the state.
(a) meanwhile
(b) although
(c) since
(d) while
(e) None
Q8. (l) Progressive taxes may be justified given the wide disparities in income levels in India.
(a) despite
(b) since
(c) although
(d) while
(e) None
Sol. While progressive taxes may be justified given the wide disparities in income levels in India, the principle of
simplicity is being compromised.
(ll) The State government’s announcement of an end to the strike last week.
(a) whereas
(b) since
(c) despite
(d) as
(e) until
Sol. A strike by farmers in Maharashtra continues to affect normal life, despite the State government’s
announcement of an end to the strike last week.
Q10. (l) The court has noted that the Act provides for the selection committee to make appointments.
(a) as
(b) even
(c) since
(d) despite
(e) None
Sol. The court has noted that the Act provides for the selection committee to make appointments even when it is
truncated due to a vacancy.
Q11. (l) Developing countries hold less than half the overall quota at the moment.
(ll) With their rapidly increasing economic heft they have demanded a greater share — with limited success.
(a) and
(b) but
(c) since
(d) though
(e) as
Sol. Though developing countries hold less than half the overall quota at the moment, with their rapidly increasing
economic heft they have demanded a greater share — with limited success.
Q12. (l) On several other fronts, the final laws haven’t changed much from their draft versions.
(a) besides
(b) although
(c) since
(d) whereas
(e) despite
Sol. On several other fronts, the final laws haven’t changed much from their draft versions, despite industry red-
flagging several provisions.
Q13. (l) Companies would still have to reveal the extent of their financing of parties.
(a) and
(b) but
(c) since
(d) while
(e) although
Sol. Companies would still have to reveal the extent of their financing of parties, but no longer have to name their
preferred parties.
Q14. (l) Such attackers do not have any contact with terrorist groups.
(a) despite
(b) although
(c) however
(d) If
(e) while
Sol. If such attackers do not have any contact with terrorist groups, it makes it difficult for intelligence communities
to detect them.
Q15. (l) This is the third year in a row that they can look forward to a high output for a variety of crops.
(ll) Fiscal realities have come in the way of realising higher farm incomes.
(a) despite
(b) although
(c) besides
(d) since
(e) while
Sol. This is the third year in a row that they can look forward to a high output for a variety of crops, although fiscal
realities have come in the way of realising higher farm incomes.
Directions (01-15): In the question given below few sentences are given which are grammatically correct and
meaningful. Connect them by the word given above the statements in the best possible way without changing
the intended meaning. Choose the best possible combination as your answer accordingly from the options to
form a correct, coherent sentence.
Q1. LIKEWISE
(I) We are justified in concluding, therefore, that among the Greeks and Romans
(II) The examination of the liver was the basis of divination in the case of the sacrificial animal
(III) This is the crux of the draft Cauvery water management scheme filed in the Supreme Court on Monday during
the short pause between polling
(a) (II)-(III)
(b) (I)-(II)
(c) (III)-(IV)
(e) (II)-(IV)
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S1. Ans.(b) Sol. (I)-(II): We are justified in concluding, therefore, that among the Greeks and Romans likewise the
examination of the liver was the basis of divination in the case of the sacrificial animal.
Q2. BESIDES
(a) (II)-(IV)
(b) (I)-(II)
(c) (I)-(III)
(e) (IV)-(II)
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S2. Ans.(d) Sol. (I)-(III): I should make too good a target for the French, besides I am afraid I should hardly be able
to climb onto a horse.
(IV)-(II): There are a great many instruments besides those which the astronomers use.
Q3. HOWEVER
(I) We have also submitted the concerned report in the Supreme Court
(III) The Delhi police has filed the chargesheet on medico legal and psychology analysis
(a) (II)-(IV)
(b) (IV)-(III)
(c) (I)-(II)
(d) (II)-(III)
(e) (I)-(III)
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S3. Ans.(a) Sol. (II)-(IV): If you'd told me about it earlier, I could've been free. However,tomorrow I have plans to
go back
Q4. HENCE
(I) As per the agreement, the consultancy will have the responsibility of planning, designing, and management of
each project
(II) Any portion of the underground rhizome when broken off is capable of producing a new plant
(a) (I)-(IV)
(c) (II)-(IV)
(d) (III)-(IV)
(e) (II)-(III)
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S4. Ans.(e) Sol. (II)-(III): Any portion of the underground rhizome when broken off is capable of producing a new
plant; hence the difficulty of eradicating them when once established.
Q5. NEVERTHELESS
(IV) That we reached home safely, and that we speak of you daily, and enjoy your interesting letters very much
(a) (IV)-(II)
(c) (III)-(I)
(d) (I)-(II)
(e) (III)-(IV)
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S5. Ans.(b) Sol. (I)-(III): The school uniform was an unattractive green, nevertheless, the headmaster refused to
consider changing it to another color.
(II)-(IV): Nevertheless, I must tell you that we are alive,--that we reached home safely, and that we speak of you
daily, and enjoy your interesting letters very much.
Q6. ALTHOUGH
(a) (I)-(III)
(d) (IV)-(II)
(e) (II)-(III)
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S6. Ans.(c) Sol. (I)-(II): Although I try very hard not to force issues, I find it very difficult to avoid them.
(III)-(IV): It was strange being in Quinn's room although the only remnants of him were his machines.
Q7. STILL
(II) Field inspection will be conducted and status reports will be prepared
(III) The consultants will deploy their staff in the city within a month
(a) (III)-(II)
(b) (I)-(III)
(c) (IV)-(II)
(d) (I)-(IV)
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S7. Ans.(d) Sol. (I)-(IV): Still, Alex had presented the issue as responsibility, not money.
Q8. BUT
(a) (I)-(IV)
(b) (I)-(III)
(c) (IV)-(II)
(d) (I)-(IV)
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S8. Ans.(e) Sol. (I)-(II): In business transactions Alex was frugal with his money, but when it came to his family,
he was generous.
(IV)-(III): I tried hard to teach her my sign language, but she was dull and inattentive.
Q9. INSTEAD
(I) As per the agreement, the consultancy will have the responsibility of planning, designing, and management of
each project
(a) (IV)-(II)
(b) (II)-(III)
(c) (I)-(III)
(d) (III)-(IV)
(e) (IV)-(I)
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S9. Ans.(a) Sol. (IV)-(II): Instead, he assisted her, his lips seeking hers urgently all the while.
Q10. THOUGH
(II) It was so brief that she questioned whether she had imagined it
(a) (II)-(I)
(b) (IV)-(I)
(d) (IV)-(III)
(e) (I)-(III)
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S10. Ans.(c) Sol. (I)-(II): He actually smiled, though it was so brief that she questioned whether she had imagined
it.
(IV)-(III): I was never cast away nor distressed in any weather, though I encountered some severe storms.
Q11. THEREFORE
(III) they were facing at the hands of the authorities, at several places during his padayatra
(a) (IV)-(I)
(b) (I)-(IV)
(c) (II)-(III)
(d) (III)-(IV)
(e) (I)-(II)
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S11. Ans.(b) Sol. (I)-(IV): But his thoughts--the simplest, clearest, and therefore most terrible thoughts--would give
him no peace.
Q12. MOREOVER
(b) (I)-(II)
(d) (II)-(III)
(e) (III)-(IV)
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S12. Ans.(a) Sol. (I)-(III): Moreover, when at the pond, I wished sometimes to add fish to my fare for variety.
(IV)-(II): The new professor is smart and, moreover, he is incredibly handsome.
Q13. AND
(III) The Bill conflates the definition of migrants, people who shift voluntarily, with that of refugees
(IV) Who are forced to do so under duress giving them a claim to humanitarian protection.
(a) (IV)-(III)
(b) (II)-(III)
(c) (I)-(II)
(d) (I)-(III)
(e) (I)-(IV)
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S13. Ans.(c) Sol. (I)-(II): The accident did a hell of a job and the long coma and operations further messed him up.
Q14. YET
(I) When Carmen's father died, she thought she was alone in the world
(a) (II)-(IV)
(b) (I)-(II)
(d) (IV)-(III)
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S14. Ans.(e) Sol. (I)-(IV): When Carmen's father died, she thought she was alone in the world, yet all these people
had been there for her.
(II)-(III): He would want to know, yet if he did, he might try to drive in on icy highways.
(III) The smell of cigarette smoke and beer clung to his clothes
(a) (IV)-(I)
(b) (III)-(IV)
(c) (II)-(III)
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S15. Ans.(d) Sol. (I)-(II): He found what he was looking for on the bottom shelf, along withother oversized
volumes.
(III)-(IV): The smell of cigarette smoke and beer clung to his clothes, along with a whiff of malt whisky
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.
(a) because
(b) but
(c) and
(d) still
(e) though
Show Answer
S1. Ans.(c) Sol. Mr. Shashi Verma is a verified person in the chargesheet and he was always available during the
investigation
Q2. (I) The central leadership should undertake the exercise in consultation with party MLAs, MPs and other senior
leaders
(a) still
(b) but
(c) so that
(d) instead
(e) until
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S2. Ans.(b) Sol. The central leadership should undertake the exercise in consultation with party MLAs, MPs and
other senior leaders, but his appeal apparently had no takers.
Q3. (I) Several instances of mismatch in the photograph appearing on the passbooks and the actual photographs of
the beneficiaries have also come to the notice of the officials concerned
(II) There are reports about the mistakes in the entries made in the passbooks relating to the beneficiary details
(a) thus
(b) nevertheless
(c) when
(d) because
(e) while
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S3. Ans.(e) Sol. While there are reports about the mistakes in the entries made in the passbooks relating to the
beneficiary details, several instances of mismatch in the photograph appearing on the passbooks and the actual
photographs of the beneficiaries have also come to the notice of the officials concerned.
(a) but
(b) yet
(c) and
(d) though
(e) unless
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S4. Ans.(b) Sol. He was with her physically and attached emotionally, yet his thoughts were severed.
(a) and
(b) though
(c) but
(d) besides
(e) while
Show Answer
S5. Ans.(d) Sol. Besides its famous cakes, the bakery also makes delicious breads and cookies.
(a) however
(b) therefore
(c) but
(d) since
(e) hence
Show Answer
S6. Ans.(a) Sol. The calendar claimed the month was May. However, the temperature felt more like November.
(a) hence
(b) though
(c) but
(d) still
(e) furthermore
Show Answer
S7. Ans.(e) Sol. This house is on the best street in the neighborhood. Furthermore, it has easy access to the
highway.
(a) so that
(b) and
(c) therefore
(d) moreover
(e) since
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S8. Ans.(c) Sol. The players were my heroes, therefore, my dad was my hero because he was the coach.
(a) instead
(b) thus
(c) but
(d) since
(e) because
Show Answer
S9. Ans.(b) Sol. Many governments intend to develop new energy-efficient transportation technology
and thus reduce their reliance on imported oil.
Q10. (I) For the fact that they were wearing seat belts
(a) thus
(b) therefore
(c) since
(d) and
(e) but
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S10. Ans.(e) Sol. They would have been badly injured but for the fact that they were wearing seat belts.
Q11. (I) It is a large, open-air farm with a robot assigned to make each turnip
(a) instead
(b) so that
(c) hence
(d) however
(e) but
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S11. Ans.(a) Sol. Instead, it is a large, open-air farm with a robot assigned to make each turnip be all that it can be.
(a) because
(b) therefore
(c) moreover
(d) thus
(e) nevertheless
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S12. Ans.(c) Sol. They knew the painting was a forgery. Moreover, they knew who had painted it.
(a) but
(b) and
(c) because
(d) though
(e) although
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S13. Ans.(e) Sol. Although Bill has been in trouble with the police, he earns an honest penny these days by driving
a van.
Q14. (I) I did manage to get into one minibus but it broke down on the way to the hotel
(II) There was not one air-conditioned room on the tour and there were not enough minibuses for all the passengers
(a) though
(b) and
(c) but
(d) still
(e) however
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S14. Ans.(d) Sol. There was not one air-conditioned room on the tour and there were not enough minibuses for all
the passengers. Still, I did manage to get into one minibus but it broke down on the way to the hotel.
(a) nevertheless
(b) however
(c) no sooner
(d) therefore
(e) furthermore
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S15. Ans.(a) Sol. Nevertheless, without the About sponsorship retrovirus's presence now , you might not have been
born.