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JOINING SENTENCES MCQs
Starter A gives a reason. It can ideally begin the sentence as the first given sentence is the cause/reason. Starter B can also begin the sentence, as the reason is implied.
Think well before you take a decision. You will repent for it later.(A) Think well before you take a decision lest you should .....(B) If you don't think well before you take a decision .....(C) Think well before you take a decision for you should repent .....
If you do not think well before you take a decision, you will repent for it later. This is conveyed in A and B.
There were a few stray incidents of violence. The law and order situation in the city was more or less peaceful.(A) Despite a few stray incidents of violence .....(B) But for a few stray incidents of violence .....(C) Although there were a few stray incidents of violence .....
All the three starters convey the meaning intended in the two given sentences.
The idea given in the second sentence is a continuation of the idea expressed in the first. Hence conjunctions like 'and', 'or', 'that' can be used to combine the sentences meaningfully.
Daylight is the cheapest form of lighting. It is often very difficult to take advantage of it.(A) Though daylight is the .....(B) Daylight is the cheapest form of lighting yet .....(C) Since daylight is the cheapest .....
The first sentence is a statement. The second sentence makes an 'observation' on this statement. The use of 'though' 'although', 'yet' 'despite the fact that', can all be used to combine the sentences without changing their meaning. The use of 'since' is incorrect.
Lakshman is very devout and God-fearing. His brother is a staunch atheist.(A) While Lakshman is very devout and God-fearing .....(B) Lakshman is very devout and God-fearing whereas .....(C) Since Lakshman is very devout and God-fearing .....
The two sentences bring out the contrast between Lakshman and his brother. This contrast is brought out in A and B.
The second sentence suggests the purpose or a condition for the action mentioned in the first sentence. Hence conjunctions like 'in order that', 'so that', 'if' or 'unless' can be used to combine the given sentences.
The sentences are connected with the idea of cause and effect / result. 'As' and 'on hearing' can be used to combine the sentences meaningfully. The use of 'while', distorts the meaning implied.
The second sentence expresses a contrast and so conjunctions like 'through', 'although', 'yet' 'nevertheless' can be used to combine the sentences meaningfully.
The workmen left red lights near the pit. They wanted to warn motorists.(A) The workmen left red lights near the pit in order to .....(B) The workmen left red lights near the pit so as to .....(C) The workmen left red lights near the pit as they .....
The two sentences are linked with an action and the purpose of the action. 'In order to', 'so as to', 'as', 'so ... that' etc. can be used to combine the sentences.