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JOINING SENTENCES MCQs

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Question 31. Which of the following is a correct joining sentence for the two sentences below?
You wish to succeed in life. You must work hard.(A) Unless you work hard .....(B) In order to succeed in life .....(C) Although you have to succeed .....
  1.    Only B
  2.    A and C
  3.    A and B
  4.    Only A
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Only B


The condition for being successful in life is to work hard, this is conveyed by B.


Question 32. Which of the following is a correct joining sentence for the two sentences below?
The new principal is a well-read man. He can also speak many languages.(A) Inspite of being a well -read man .....(B) Besides being a well-read man .....(C) The new principal is not only a well-read man
  1.    A and B
  2.    Only B
  3.    B and C
  4.    Only C
  5.    All the three
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> B and C


A part from being a well-read man, the new principal can speak many languages, this meaning is conveyed using 'besides' and '... not only ... but also ...'


Question 33. Which of the following is a correct joining sentence for the two sentences below?
His speech was very engrossing. People listened to him with rapt attention.(A) His speech was so engrossing that .....(B) His speech being very engrossing .....(C) While his speech was very engrossing .....
  1.    Only A
  2.    Only B
  3.    Only C
  4.    A and B
  5.    B and C
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> A and B


Because his speech was engrossing, people listened to him with attention. This meaning is conveyed using A and B as the probable starters.


Question 34. Which of the following is a correct joining sentence for the two sentences below?
Yesterday was a holiday. The roads wore a deserted look.(A) Yesterday being a holiday .....(B) Since yesterday was a holiday .....(C) It being a holiday yesterday the roads wore .....
  1.    Only B
  2.    B and C
  3.    Only A
  4.    A and B
  5.    All the three
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option E. -> All the three


All the three starters can be used to combine the two given sentences.


Question 35. Which of the following is a correct joining sentence for the two sentences below?
He flouted the traffic rules. A fine was imposed on him.(A) Having flouted the traffic rules .....(B) As he flouted the traffic rules .....(C) Since he flouted the traffic rules .....
  1.    Only A
  2.    Only B
  3.    A and B
  4.    B and C
  5.    A and C
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> B and C


The reason for the fine being imposed on him was that he flouted the traffic rules, this is conveyed when the two sentences are combined using B and C as the probable starters.


Question 36. Which of the following is a correct joining sentence for the two sentences below?
Childhood obesity is an alarming health issue. It is rife in the cities.(A) Childhood obesity is an alarming health issue that is .....(B) Childhood obesity which is an alarming .....(C) Childhood obesity is an alarming health issue because .....
  1.    A and C
  2.    B and C
  3.    A and B
  4.    Only A
  5.    All the three
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> A and B


The second sentence gives additional information to what is stated in the first. Hence the use of 'that' and 'which' can combine them without changing their meaning. But the use of 'because' distorts the meaning and hence cannot be used.


Question 37. Which of the following is a correct joining sentence for the two sentences below?
They are making such a lot of noise. It is impossible to work.(A) As they are making such a .....(B) Since they are making such a .....(C) If they are making such a .....
  1.    Only A
  2.    A and B
  3.    Only B
  4.    B and C
  5.    All the three
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> A and B


The two sentences are linked with a cause and its reason. The use of 'as', 'since' and 'because' can combine the sentences meaningfully. The use of 'if' is incorrect as it denotes a condition in future.


Question 38. Which of the following is a correct joining sentence for the two sentences below?
The police started firing. The mob dispersed immediately.(A) As soon as the police start .....(B) No sooner did the police start .....(C) Although the police started .....
  1.    A and C
  2.    Only B
  3.    A and B
  4.    Only C
  5.    All the three
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> A and B


The second sentence is the effect of the action stated in the first sentence. It also mentions the time taken (i.e.) 'immediately'. Hence conjunctions like 'No sooner ... 'than' and 'as soon as' can be used to express the idea precisely.


Question 39. Which of the following is a correct joining sentence for the two sentences below?
It is raining. I will attend office.(A) Since it is raining .....(B) Though it is raining .....(C) It is raining, nevertheless .....
  1.    Only A
  2.    A and B
  3.    Only B
  4.    B and C
  5.    Only C
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> B and C


The two sentences are contradictory. Though, although, nevertheless, yet etc. can be used to combine the sentences without changing the meaning conveyed.


Question 40. Which of the following is a correct joining sentence for the two sentences below?
Walk a bit faster. We will miss the bus.(A) If you don't walk a bit faster .....(B) Either you walk a bit faster or .....(C) Unless you walk a bit faster .....
  1.    Only A
  2.    A and B
  3.    Only C
  4.    B and C
  5.    A and C
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option E. -> A and C


The two sentences are related with a condition (i.e) 'if you walk fast you will catch the bus. Hence, conjunctions like, if and 'unless' can be used to combine the two sentences effectively. 'Either ... or' is used to show a choice between two things which you would opt for. Here it is a condition where it is essential to walk faster if they have to catch the bus and not a choice.


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