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JOINING SENTENCES MCQs

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Question 51. Which of the following is a correct joining sentence for the two sentences below?
There was a heavy downpour for the last two days. Life came to a standstill.(A) Since there was a heavy downpour .....(B) There being a heavy downpour .....(C) While there was heavy downpour .....
  1.    Only B
  2.    Only A
  3.    A and B
  4.    B and C
  5.    All the three
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> A and B


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.


Question 52. Which of the following is a correct joining sentence for the two sentences below?
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 .....
  1.    Only B
  2.    Only A
  3.    A and B
  4.    Only C
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> A and B


If you do not think well before you take a decision, you will repent for it later. This is conveyed in A and B.


Question 53. Which of the following is a correct joining sentence for the two sentences below?
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 .....
  1.    Only A
  2.    Only C
  3.    A and B
  4.    A and C
  5.    All the three
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option E. -> All the three


All the three starters convey the meaning intended in the two given sentences.


Question 54. Which of the following is a correct joining sentence for the two sentences below?
I had a few books. I have sold them.(A) I have sold the few books that .....(B) Though I had a few books .....(C) Since I had a few books .....
  1.    A and B
  2.    Only B
  3.    Only C
  4.    Only A
  5.    B and C
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Only A


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.


Question 55. Which of the following is a correct joining sentence for the two sentences below?
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 .....
  1.    A and B
  2.    B and C
  3.    Only A
  4.    Only B
  5.    All the three
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> A and B


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.


Question 56. Which of the following is a correct joining sentence for the two sentences below?
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 .....
  1.    Only C
  2.    Only B
  3.    A and B
  4.    B and C
  5.    All the three
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> A and B


The two sentences bring out the contrast between Lakshman and his brother. This contrast is brought out in A and B.


Question 57. Which of the following is a correct joining sentence for the two sentences below?
Hang the picture a little lower. People can see it better.(A) If you hang the picture .....(B) Although you hang the picture .....(C) Hang the picture a little lower so that .....
  1.    Only A
  2.    Only B
  3.    Only C
  4.    A and C
  5.    B and C
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> A and C


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.


Question 58. Which of the following is a correct joining sentence for the two sentences below?
I heard someone knock. I opened the door.(A) On hearing someone knock .....(B) While I heard someone .....(C) As I heard someone .....
  1.    A and B
  2.    Only C
  3.    A and C
  4.    Only A
  5.    Only B
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> A and C


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.


Question 59. Which of the following is a correct joining sentence for the two sentences below?
I have stopped eating fatty food. It hasn't made any difference to my weight.(A) As I have stopped .....(B) Though I have stopped .....(C) I have stopped eating fatty food nevertheless .....
  1.    A and C
  2.    B and C
  3.    Only A
  4.    A and B
  5.    Only B
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> B and C


The second sentence expresses a contrast and so conjunctions like 'through', 'although', 'yet' 'nevertheless' can be used to combine the sentences meaningfully.


Question 60. Which of the following is a correct joining sentence for the two sentences below?
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 .....
  1.    A and B
  2.    B and C
  3.    A and C
  4.    None of these
  5.    All the three
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option E. -> All the three


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.


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