SSC 100% Common Sentence Connector Suggestion
SSC 100% Common Sentence Connector Suggestion
1. Complete the passage using
suitable connectors.
The rapid
growth of the population must be controlled. (a)–all sorts of attempts to solve
the food problem will fail. (b)–we have to increase our food production very
rapidly. We may mostly solve our food problem by changing our traditional food
habit. (c)–we can take potato instead of rice. (d)–it is high time we changed
our eating habit. (e) –knowledge of the nutritive value of food can help solve
our food problem.
Answer: a) but; b) At the same time; c) for
example; d) So; e) Last of all.
2. Complete the passage using
suitable connectors:
The
greatness of a book depends (a) — on the acceptability among the readers. If we
read a book only once, we can discover many things in it. (b)--- basing on one
reading, we cannot judge the standard of a book. (c)--- a book is praised
highly, we have no doubt about the greatness of the book. (d) — the first
reading we may not understand a book. (e)---if it is read more than once, we
can understand the greatness of the book easily.
Answer: (a) mainly/entirely; (b) So; (c)
When/If; (d) Only through/Every often: (e) But.
3. Complete the passage using
suitable connectors.
None can
deny the importance of tree plantation (a) — our lives on earth, directly and
indirectly, depend on it. (b) — it is a matter of sorrow that we are cutting
down trees indiscriminately. (c) — trees are planted, soon our country will
turn into a desert. (d) — there will be an adverse change in the climate. (e) —
we should plant more and more trees for our own sake.
Answer: a) as/ because; b) But; c) Unless;
d) And; e) So/Therefore.
4. Complete the passage using
suitable connectors.
Teaching is
such a profession (a) ---helps to build a nation. A teacher is (b) --- a guide
(c) ---a pioneer. He has to dedicate to this noble profession in order to guide
the nation. (d) ---, he is called an architect of a new society. (e) --he
neglects his duties, social discipline will break down.
Answer: a) which; b) both; c) and; d) So; e)
If.
5. Complete the passage using
suitable connectors.
Truthfulness
is the greatest of all virtues (a) ---makes a person really great. (b) ---we
cultivate the habit of speaking the truth, we cannot command the confidence of
others. The man (c) ---nobody believes can never be famous in life. It may be
(d) ---we may succeed once or twice by telling lies, (e) ---It never brings
about good result. A lie never lies hidden. Today or tomorrow it comes to
light.
Answer: (a) that/which; (b) Unless; (c)
whom: (d) that: (e) but.
6. Complete the passage using
suitable connectors.
Bangladesh
is a small country (a) ---it has a large population. A great number of people
are poor (b) ---illiterate. (c) ---we want to develop the country, we must
control the rapid growth of population. (d) --- we have to face a great
problem. But it is a matter of joy (e) ---our government Is taking initiative
to solve the problem.
Answer: (a) but; (b) and; (c) If; (d)
Otherwise; (e) that.
7. Complete the passage using suitable
connectors.
Summer noon
is very painful and disgusting. (a) --- the sun shines hotly overhead, life
becomes miserable. The sufferings of the people know no bounds (b) ---the
electricity goes off. (c) ---the people use hand fans to fan themselves. Children
can neither sleep (d) ---read. They feel out of sorts. (e) -- -the poor suffer
most. They work outside in the burning sun.
Answer: (a) When/While/Since/As; (b) when:
(c) Then; (d) nor; (e) But/Mainly/Specially/Above all.
8. Complete the passage using
suitable connectors.
Honesty is
the best way of leading life through (a)--- one can get mental peace. It is a
great rational virtue (b)--- leads a man to the way of humanity. Life of a man
is not very peaceful (c)--- honesty can open a door of peace before him. An
honest man is more respected (d)--- other men. (e)--- We shall never be
dishonest in our life.
Answer: a)
which; b) which/that; c) but; d) than; e) So/Therefore.
9. Complete the passage using
suitable connectors.
Women are,
nowadays as important as men in the society. They constitute nearly half of our
total population. (a) ---there can be no denying the fact (b) ---they too
possess equal rights and duties (c) -- men do. They have noble mission to
fulfil as men. (d) --- they get opportunity their genius, powers (e) ---will
bloom fully.
Answer: (a)
So/Actually/therefore; (b) that; (c) as/like: (d) If; (e) and.
10. Complete the passage using
suitable connectors.
A school
magazine is a magazine (a) ---is published by the school authority annually. It
contains poems, articles, essays and jokes. The publication of it is not an
easy task (b) ---it needs time, energy and money. (c) ---a magazine committee
is formed from the teachers and the students. The editor (d) ---is selected or
elected by the committee members invites writings. (e) ---good writings are
selected for printing.
Answer: (a)
Which (b) because (c) So (d) who (e) But/Finally
11. Complete the passage using
suitable connectors:
The whole
world has turned into a global village (a) ---- the improvement of information
technology. Now we can know (b) ---- is happening on the other corner of the
world sitting at home. One culture is coming in touch with another. The poor
culture is receiving quickly the elements (c) ---- are in rich culture. (d) ----
technology transforms culture and develops it. (e) ---- we have to prevent the
infiltration of bad culture of another society to our own culture.
Answer: (a) because of/ owing to; (b) what;
(c) which/that; (d) Eventually/Thus; (e) However/So.
12. Complete the passage using
suitable connectors.
Morning walk
is a good habit for all classes of people. (a) ---- it is a simple exercise, it
is good for health both physically (b) ---- mentally. (c) ---- the morning air
is fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollution, it keeps us sound and
healthy. Morning walk costs nothing (d) ---- gives more. (e) - --- we should
make the habit of morning walk.
Answer: (a) Though/Although; (b) as well
as/and; (c) As/Since/Moreover; (d) rather/but/Wherever; (e) Hence/So/ Therefore/That
is why.
13. Complete the passage using
suitable connectors.
Honesty is a
divine virtue. The man (a) ---possesses this quality is the happiest person in
the world. To be honest, man should have trustworthiness (b) --- nobody trusts
a liar. (c) ---. Allah helps the honest people. (d) ---children should be
taught honesty from the very beginning of life. (e) ---they should be taught
discipline.
Answer: (a) who; (b) because/since/as; (c)
In fact/Moreover/Besides; (d) So; (e) At the same time/In fine/Finally.
14. Complete the passage using
suitable connectors.
Climate
change means the changes in climate. (a)---, climate on earth is constantly
changing. (b)--- climate change, the weather pattern in any specific region on
earth (c)--- across the whole earth is changing. Human activities are greatly
responsible for it. We are cutting down trees for habitation and agricultural
purpose. (d)---, use of chemicals in industries causes serious harm to the
ozone layer. (e)- --, there is a rapid increase in temperature causing
greenhouse effect.
Answer: (a) In fact/Actually; (b) Because
of/Owing to/Due to; (c) as well as/and; (d) Besides/In addition; (e) As a result/Consequently.
15. Complete the passage using
suitable connectors.
Many schools
have a uniform (a)--- there are arguments for and against. One argument is what
to put on. (b)--- pupils were allowed to wear clothes according to their own
choice. (c)--- some clothes may not be suitable for schools. (d)--- some of the
students cannot afford to buy it. (e)---wearing a school dress is not mandatory
in every school.
Answer: (a) though/although/but; (b)
Previously; (c) However; (d) In addition/Moreover/Again; (e) That is why/So.
16. Complete the passage using
suitable connectors.
People
usually want to have their own way. They want to think and act (a)--- they
like. (b)--- one cannot have one' s own way all the time. A person cannot live
in an environment without considering the interest of others (c)--- his own
interest. People in society may take their own decision. (d)--- these decisions
ought not to be unjust (e)--- harmful to others.
Answer: (a) as; (b) However; (c) along
with/beside(s)/as well as; (d) But; (e) or.
17. Complete the passage using
suitable connectors.
a)--- taking
food we should bear in mind b)---we do not eat just to satisfy hunger or to
feel the belly. We eat c)--- we can preserve our health. some people living in
the midst of plenty, do not eat the food they need for a good health d)--- they
have no knowledge of the science of health and nutrition. e)---, they suffer
from various diseases.
Answer: Before /while; b) that; c) so that
;d) as /because; e) so
18. Complete the passage using
suitable connectors:
We know that
trees are essential for all kinds of creatures. They give us not only food
(a)--- oxygen. They protect us from natural calamities. (b)--- they are called
the saviour of our environment. (c)--- many people are not aware of this. They
cut down trees randomly. (d)---, forest lands are shrinking. (e)--- people go
on cutting down trees, one day there will be no trees left for us.
Answer: a) but also; b) So; c) But ;d)
Therefore; e) If.
19. Complete the passage using
suitable connectors:
Ripa is a
student of class ten. (a)--- she is meritorious, she never takes pride in her
merit. She is helpful to all. (b)--- any week student comes to her with any
problem, she tries to help him. She is respectful to the senior (c)---
affectionate to the junior him. She is simple in behaviour (d)--- strict in
principle. (e)---, everyone loves her.
Answer: a) Though; b) If; c) and; d) but; e)
So.
20. Complete the passage using
suitable connectors.
21 February
is a red-letter day in our national history. It is our pride a)--- no nation of
the world has ever fought for its language some countries the way we fought.
So, it has been now declared as the International Mother Language Day. The
proposal has been passed unanimously in the General Assembly of the UNESCO
b)--- pointed out c)--- the incident of 21 is related to the Bangalees only.
d)----the recognition of the day, e)---the International Mother Language Day by
UNESCO has upheld the prestige of Bangalees all over the world.
Answer: a) that ;b) but; c) that ;d) At
last; e) as.
21. Complete the passage using
suitable connectors.
Trees are
very important (a)--- they produce Oxygen (b)--- is must for man and all living
beings. We must realize (c)--- they help us in many ways. (d)---trees are less
in number, there will be an increased amount of carbon-di-oxide in the
atmosphere (e)--- it will enhance the Greenhouse effect.
Answer: a) because; b) which; c) obviously;
d) If ;e) that.
22. Complete the passage using
suitable connectors.
None can
deny the importance of tree plantation (a)- -- our lives on earth directly or
indirectly depend on it. (b)--- it is a matter of sorrow that we are cutting
down trees indiscriminately. (c)--- trees are planted, soon our country will
turn into a desert (d)--- there will be an adverse change in the climate.
(e)--- we should plant more and more trees for our own sake.
Answer: a) as / because; b) But; c) Unless; d)
when; e) So /Therefore
23. Complete the passage using
suitable connectors.
Rural life
and urban life have many common sides. a)--- differences between them are
greater. Rural people do not have adequate educational and medical facilities.
b)---, they face the problem with their communication network. c)--- the urban
people enjoy a lot of educational and medical facilities. d)--- the people of
cities and towns enjoy a smooth and easy communication system. e)--- there is a
rush of people to come to cities from villages every year.
Answer: a) But; b) For example; c) On the
contrary ;d) Moreover; e) As a result / So.
24. Complete the passage using
suitable connectors.
Global
warming is increasing day by day (a)--- deforestation. We cut down trees (b)---
never think of planting more trees. (c)---- human and other living beings are
in the threat of extinction. Time is coming (d) there will be no tree left for
us. (e)--- have to face the bitter consequences of deforestation.
Answer: a) due to/for/because of ;b) but ;c)
As a result; d) when ;e) Consequently /Then/So.
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