Class 11/12 (HSC) ● English 2nd Paper ● Exclusive Grammar Suggestion

Topic: Connectors (With Answer Sheet)

1. Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
The greatness of a book depends (a) –– on the acceptability among the readers. (b) –– we
read a book (c) –– once, we can discover many things in it. (d) –– basing on one reading,
we cannot judge the standard of a book.(e) –– a book is praised (f) ––, we have no doubt
about the greatness of the book, (g) –– the first reading we may not understand a book.But
if it is read more than once, we will see (h) –– it was read (i) –– praised. So, the great book
are those (j) –– have passed the test of time.
Ans: (a) largely/basically (b) Whenever (c) for (d) But (e) If (f) globally/commonly (g)
While (h) why (i) and (j) which
2. Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
Happiness lies in the mind of a man (a) ––. beauty lies in the eyes of beholder.(b) –– we
can say (c) –– happiness comprises a state of mind. One thousand taka can give happiness
to a poor man (d) –– it has no importance for a millionaire.(e) ––, the source of happiness
lies within our ownselves.(f) –– we do some good work (g) –– gives happiness to others.
Our won happiness also increases by leaps and bounds. One way of doing this is to find
out and go out to those (h) –– may be in need of our help. The highest form of happiness is
derived when we help others (i) –– give happiness to them. (j) –– in every religion great
importance is given to service of the poor and the needy.
Ans: (a) as (b) In other words (c) that (d) but (e) Actually/Truly/In fact (f) If (g) which (h)
who (i) and (j) So/For this reason/That is why
3. Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
There is a wise saying that a stitch in time saves nine. (a) ––, the value of timely action is
great. (b) –– it saves much labour and time. (c) ––, it prevents loss of labour and time. (d) –
– if the work of today is put off for tomorrow, the load of work of tomorrow will be very
heavy. (e) –– that will demand a hurried action. (f) –– we know that hurry does not lessen
the volume of work. (g) –– .it increases the volume. (h) ––, delay sometimes complicates
the action.(i) –– it becomes impossible to do the task. (j) ––, we should take timely and
prompt actions to avoid any difficulty in doing our respective duties.
Ans: (a) So (b) Because (c) Besides/In fact (d) But (e) As a result (f) But (g) Rather (h)
Moreover/So/Hen (i) Thus (j) So/Therefore
4. Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
Scientists have recently reported (a) –– the polar ice caps are melting. This is (b) –– a rise
in atmospheric temperatures known (c) –– the "Greenhouse Effect". According to Melvin,
(d) –– won Nobel Prize for earlier research, the carbon dioxide is primarily responsible for
temperature rise in the atmosphere. The carbon dioxide is given off (e) –– coal and oil are
burnt. This gas, accumulated in the atmosphere, causes Greenhouse Effect. Consequently
the ice in the north (f) –– south poles is melting (g) –– may (h) –– lead to rise in sea levels
(i) –– could flood many areas of the world. (j) –– we take measures to stop the ice melting,
it may take years to control the rise in sea levels.
Ans: (a) that (b) because of (c) as (d) who (e) when (f) and (g) which (h) quickly (i) and
thereby (j) Even if
5. Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
Mobile phone is one of the greatest inventions of modern science. It is useful (a) –– in
respect of communication (b) –– in many other ways. We can enjoy videos, songs etc. on
 it. (c) ––, we can enjoy the programmes of Radio and TV through it. (d) ––, its price is not
so high. Common people can buy it easily. (e) –– it has proved itself a very important thing
in our daily life. (f) –– it has dark aspects also. Young boys and girls enjoy pornography
(g) –– obscene things on it. (h) –– they are getting morally depraved. (i) –– we must be
careful about this thing. (j) –– it will lead our young generation to the pit of darkness.
Ans: (a) not only (b) but also (c) Besides (d) But (e) Thus (f) But (g) and/as well as (h) As
a result/By this way (i) So/Therefore/Hence (j) Otherwise
6. Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
Once upon a time there lived a cobbler in a village. He lived from hand to mouth. (a) –– he
was not unhappy at all with his present condition. (b) ––, he was very happy and satisfied
with his condition of life. One day a rich man came to his shop and learnt from him that he
had no savings for the future. (c) ––, the rich man became very astonished. (d) ––, he felt
pity for the hardworking cobbler. (e) –– he wanted to give the cobbler some money. (f) ––
the cobbler did not want to take it, but the man persisted. (g) –– the cobbler agreed and
took the money home. He went to bed as usual, but could not sleep at all. He was always
thinking that a thief might come to steal the money.(h) –– he kept awake. (i) ––, he took
the money and buried it under the floor. (j) ––, he could not sleep for a single moment.
Ans: (a) Nevertheless (b) Actually (c) At this (d) And (e) So (1) At first (g) At last (h) That
is why (i) Then/At last (j) But
7. Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
Drug addiction is a curse in modern age. (a) ––, it is the habit of using unpresecribed
medicine for exciting feelings. (b) ––, drug addiction is found among the young
generation. (c) –– it has engulfed the whole nation. (d) –– , people of all ages have fallen
victim to this dangerous disease. (e) ––, drugs create some kind of dream––like feelings.
The drug takers forget everything for the time being. (f) –– , the influence of drugs also
causes long sleep to the drug addicts. (g) –– . the after effects of drug are many. (h) –– it is
harmful not only to the addicts but also to the whole society. (i) –– drug taking is a disease,
there should be given treatment to cure the addicts. (j) –– , parents and responsible
authorities should be more alert to cure drug addiction.
Ans: (a) Actually (b) At present (c) In fact (d) Consequently (e) For example (f) In
addition (g) Not only this (h) To say the truth (i) As (j) To sum up
8. Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
Honesty is a noble virtue. The man (a) –– possesses this uncommon quality is the happiest
man in the world. Truly speaking, a man should have trustworthiness (b) ––nobody
believes a liar. A liar may prosper for the time being (c) –– ultimately he goes to the dogs.
(d) –– we should be honest in our life. It is believe that honesty is the best policy (e) ––
dishonesty is the sing of downfall, God helps those who are honest. (f) –– dishonest
people are cursed. Childhood is the best time (g) –– children should be taught honesty. It is
seen that children follow their parents. (h) –– parents should be honest. (i) –– they should
be allowed to mix with those friends who are really honest. (j) –– they build up their
character.
Ans: (a) who (b) because (c) but (d) So/That's why (e) whereas (f) On the other hand/On
the contrary (g) when (h) for which/and so (i) Again/Besides (j) Thus
9. Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
Unemployment is a great curse. (a) –– all the countries of the world suffer from the curse.
(b) –– nowhere in the world. this problem is so acute as in our country. (c) –– there are
 many reasons behind it. (d) –– our country is industrially backward. (e) –– our traditional
education system is service oriented. (f) ––. our students and youths have false sense of
dignity.(g) –– they run after jobs only. (h) ––. unemployment problem should be removed
at any cost. (i) –– our education system should be changed. (j) –– more mills and factories
should be established.
Ans: (a) At present/Nowadays (b) But (c) Actually/Obviously (d) Firstly (e) Secondly (f)
Thirdly (g) So/That is why (h) However/Anyway (i) For this (j) Besides/Moreover
10. Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
We must be aware of the dangers of smoking. It is harmful to us in various ways. It causes
various diseases (a) –– blood pressure, heart attack, bronchitis, cancer, etc. (b) –– it
pollutes air. (c) –– smoking causes harm to (d) –– the smokers (e) –– the non––smokers
who remain by them. (f) –– we should give up smoking. (g) –– it is (h) –– great an
addiction to get rid of. (i) –– nothing is impossible for us. (j) –– we are determined to give
up it, we can certainly do it.
Ans: (a) such as/like (b) Moreover/Also (c) Besides (d) not only/both (e) but also/and (f)
So/Therefore (g) However (h) such/too (i) But (j) If
11. Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
Education is essential in our life. (a) –– we are not properly educated, we cannot live an
honourable life in society. It teaches us (b) –– how to earn but also how to spend. (c) ––.
it teaches (d) –– to live in amity with others in society. (e) ––, we must get proper
education. (f) –– we should bear in mind (g) –– education is not only what we learn at
educational institutions but also (h) –– we learn outside these institutions. (i) ––, education
is a lifelong process. It begins just after our birth (j) –– ends only in death.
Ans: (a) If (b) not only (c) Besides/Again (d) how (e) So (f) But/In this context (g) that (h)
what (i) In fact (j) and
12. Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
We should always keep in mind (a) –– all kinds of physical exercise are not suitable for all
(b) –– different people have different capacities. (c) –– . harder exercise (d) –– wrestling
and gymnastics are suitable for young people (e) –– they have energy to perform them.
Weaker and old people should take the milder exercise (f) –– walking. jogging and free
hand exercise. Over exercise never does good (g) –– it breaks down the health. (h) ––, we
should always take those exercises (i) –– would suit us. Physical exercise is important for
the preservation of good health. It (j) –– builds our character.
Ans: (a) that (b) Because (c) For example (d) such as (e) as/because (f) such as (g) rather
(h) So (i) which/ that (j) also
13. Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
We cannot walk on a road in the darkness without light. (a) ––. we cannot step forward in
our life without education. (b) ––, throughout the ages, education has always been
compared to light and (c) –– ignorance has been compared to darkness. (d) ––. the light of
education enlightens us. (e) –– , it broadens our mind and widens our outlook. (f) –– it is
education which helps us to become a good citizen. (g) ––, education creates good citizen
and ensures the smooth development of a country. (h) ––, ignorance stands on the way of
the development of an individual. (i) –– ignorance has a detrimental effect on the overall
development of a nation. (j) –– , we should come forward to educate every single person of
our country and thereby, ensure the development of our country.
 Ans: (a) Likewise/Similarly (b) For this reason/That is why (c) on the contrary/on the
other hand (d) In fact (e) Besides (f) Moreover (g) Thus/In fact/Actually/Truly (h) On the
contrary/On the other hand (i) In fact/Actually (j) So/Therefore/Hence/This is why
14. Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
Many people think that money can do everything in life. (a) –– it is a must for our life, it is
not the thing that necessarily brings happiness. (b) –– it is absolutely a psychological
matter. The person who is contented with what he gets and (c) –– he has is really happy.
Money can do something with happiness (d) –– it cannot give us happiness. (e) ––, we can
see that the richest men of our society are not the happiest men. (f) ––. they lead a life
burdened with cares and anxieties (g) –– pass sleepless nights. (h) –– there are a large
number of poor men (i) –– are happy and enjoy a sound sleep. (j) ––, money cannot ensure
happiness.
Ans: (a) Although/Though (b) Actually/In fact (c) what (d) but (e) That is why/For this
reason/So/ Therefore/For example (f) Virtually/Instead/Rather (g) and (h) On the other
hand/On the contrary (i) who (j) This way/That is to say/Hence
15. Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
Terrorism is a worldwide problem (a) –– it is not yet established as any 'ism' to the
international community. It is said (b) –– terrorism originated from the third world (c) ––
Middle East.(d) –– we look back. It is seen that terrorism come tolight at the end of the
nineteenth century. In 1880 the order of Russian impeded by the Nihilists. Their activities
spread all over the world. In the course of time, their movement turned into terrorism. (e) –
– it was supported by the people (f) –– they fought against the oppression of their rulers.
According to a source, from 1986 in 117 countries extremists began their destructive
activities. (g) –– in many countries of Latin America, East Europe and Asia, terrorists are
active. For a pretty long time the West tried to achieve controlling power over the countries
of the Middle East (h) are rich in oil and they became successful. (i) –– some patriotic men
could not bear this. They began fighting against the West. (j) –– terrorism spread in the
Middle East.
Ans: (a) though (b) that (c) especially (d) If (e) In fact (f) and (g) Since then (h) which (i)
Moreover (J) Thus
16. Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
Home is the word (a) –– gives solace to each (b) –– every soul in the universe. Home is the
place (c) –– people feel secured. (d) –– a fortunate child I have my loving parents and one
brother. My mother is an affectionate person. My father is a caring (e) –– disciplined man,
I have tremendous regard for both of them. (f) –– my mother gets angry with me. I feel
restless. (g) –– I make my mother happy again. My father is a quiet person. (h) –– at times,
(i) –– he has spare time, he plays with us and tells us interesting stories. And my brother is
the cutest creature I've ever seen. (j) –– he is very small, he is quite capable of expressing
his concern for me.
Ans: (a) which (b) and (c) where (d) As (e) and (f) Whenever (g) Then (h) But (i) when (j)
Though
17. Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
Nelson Mandela was the greatest leader of South Africa. (a) ––, he was one of the greatest
leaders of the world. (b) –– the Europeans were separated from the non––Europeans in
South Africa. (c) ––, it was government policy of racial segregation. (d) ––, the blacks
were subjected to all sorts of indignities. (e) ––, they were denied all basic human rights.
 (f) ––, they were aliens in their own country. The cruel treatment of the blacks saddened
Nelson Mendela. (g) ––, the great leader vowed to put an end to the inhuman practice. (h) –
–, this great man was thrown behind the prison bars. But the oppressive rulers could not
break his spirit. (i) –– all this life he struggled against apartheid. (j) –– the great leader
realized the goal of liberating his people.
Ans: (a) In fact (b) Once/Earlier (c) Actually (d) As a result (e) Even (f) Truly speaking (g)
So (h) As a resu (i) Rather (j) Consequently/Finally
18. Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space 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 depends 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.
Ans: (a) Actually/In fact (b) But/Yet/Still (c) Rather (d) Ultimately/Consequently (e)
Since/As (f) Again (g) Besides/Moreover (h) Firstly/For example (i)
Secondly/Besides/Moreover (j) and
19. Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space 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 character.
Ans: (a) Indeed (b) Because (c) but (d) So (e) whereas (f) On the other hand (g)
So/Therefore (h) That's why (i) Moreover/Besides (j) Thus
20. Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
Power needs to be properly used. (a) –– it must produce destructive consequence. (b) ––
power is neither a blessing nor a curse. (c) –– it depends on its use. Use and application of
power are considered to be very important. (d) –– corruption is always a negative approach
to life. (e) –– misuse of power tends to be corrupt no doubt. Power deserves appropriate
use (f) –– will beget certain constructive results. To execute any decision is a question of
power. (g) –– . man may be measured by his being invested with power. (h) ––. power may
make one do and undo anything. (i) –– one seems to be helpless when he becomes
powerless. (j) ––. the wheel of power should be properly operated.
Ans: (a) Otherwise (b) In fact (c) Rather (d) Again (e) So/Therefore/This is why (f)
which/that (g) Sometimes/often (h) Because (i) Consequently/As a result (j) So/Therefore