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Water is a vital element of the environment, (a) _____ this element is polluted in many ways. (b) _____, farmers use chemical fertilizers and insecticides in their field. (c) _____ rain and flood wash away these chemicals, they get mixed with water in rivers, canals and ponds (d) _____ pollute it. (e) _____, mills and factories throw their poisonous chemicals and waste product into water. (f) _____, water vehicles also pollute water by dumping food waste and human waste into it. (g) _____ insanitary latrines and unsafe drains also contribute to water pollution. Water is called lifE- (h) _____ we cannot allow this pollution to continuE- We have to raise an awareness about it. (i) _____, laws should be enforced strictly. (j) _____ we fail to check water pollution, we will suffer.
(a) but; (b) For example; (c) When/As; (d) and; (e) Moreover; (f) Similarly; (g) In addition/ Apart from these; (h) Hence/Therefore/ So; (i) At the same time/Simultaneously; (j) If.
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passagE-Air is an important element of our environment. (a) _____, clean air is essential for our lifE- (b) _____, air is polluted in many ways. (c) _____, one thing that pollutes air is smokE- Smoke is produced from different sources. (d) _____, we make fire to cook food and it creates smokE- (e) _____, buses and trucks plying in the roads emit smokE- (f) _____, the burning of coal in the railway engine also produces smokE- (g) _____, the mills and factories also produce a huge amount of smokE- (h) _____, we melt tar for road constructions which produces black smokE- (i) _____, all these smokes mix with the air and pollute it. (j) _____, smoke from different sources is causing serious harm to our environment.
- Complete the sentences with suitable phrase/words given in the box.(a) The canal is deep. It--- do excavation.(b) I-----I could set up an old home. Then I could take care of the helpless poor people.(c)---- a 3D image? It looks really wonderful.(d) Sir Isaac Newton was a mathematician and physicist. He---- at Words Thorpe, Lincolnshire, England on 25 December 1642.(e) It is very cold. You ---- close the window.(f) ------ lived an unhappy young girl. Her mother was dead, and her father had married a widow with two daughters.(g) As soon as the man entered into the station, the train left. He ran--- he could to get into the train but failed.(h) ---- waking me up early in the morning? Okay. I'll call you up.i) You ----start a business than look for a job. It is very difficult to manage a job.(j) The bus stopped. - ----the passengers seen the bus than they got on it
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces 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 books are those (j) _____ have passed the test of timE- (k) _____ the appeal of a great book doesn't decreasE- (l) _____, the greatness of the book is newly felt (m) _____ time passes. (n) _____, a great book is widely read and reread by people all over the world.
- Complete the sentences with suitable phrase/words given in the box.(a) Safia could not solve the problem with coding.---- -.(b) It's raining torrentially------. we get drenched into rain and walk along?(c). Rafia has been failed in Biology since the beginning of the course. She ----academic counselor to overcome the challenges. consult his subject teacher and(d) There are lots of fish in the lake----. throwing the net for catching fish. In fact it's my hobby?(e) Students are attending the classes unfed early in the morning. They behaved in such a way ----they had never missed any breakfast ever.(f) Our teachers teach us how to be polite and respectful to the parents during talking to us. We should not---- our teachers.(g) The office requires punctuality and sincere efforts ---- run the business smoothly.(h) I observed that people were using to, showing the cutting edge trend. I outing than trendy attires. ------- wear traditional dresses in formal(i) It is incredible that the 12-year old managed to even reach the pedals, ---- drive the car.(j) I have obtained good marks in the questions on connectors. I never expected to get along with it, so I -----.
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: — Man is a social being. (a) _____, man cannot live alonE- (b) _____, man has been living together from time immemorial. Living in society is not an easy task. We have to follow certain rules and regulations of the society. (c) _____, we should be cooperativE- (d) _____, we must help others when they are in need. (e) _____, we have to be careful not to hurt others by our words or activities. (f) _____, we must control our emotions and behave rationally with others. (g) _____, we should not think and live only for us. (h) _____, we should always think and work for the betterment of the society. (i) _____, we should remain prepared to sacrifice our lives for the greater interest of the society. (j) _____, sacrificing our lives for the society makes us immortal.
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passagE-Early rising is one of the best habits (a) _____ a man can possess. (b) _____, the benefits of early rising are many. (c) _____, if we get up early, we get enough time to work. (d) _____, we can enjoy the fresh air of the morning which refreshes our body and mind. (e) _____, we can take some exercise or a walk. (f) _____, in the morning nature smiles with colourful flowers and chirping of birds. (g) _____, early rising takes us to close contact with wonderful world of naturE- (h) _____, if we do not get up early in the morning, we will suffer a lot. (i) _____, we do not have enough time to do our work. (j) _____, we cannot finish our work in timE- (k) _____, late rising from bed tells upon our health. (l) _____, we can never enjoy the freshness of naturE- (m) _____, early rising keeps us safe and sound both phsyically and mentally. (n) _____, we should make a habit of early rising.
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: —Mobile phone has added a new dimension to our communication system. It has made the world closer to us. (a) _____, it has made worldwide communication easier. We use it for our day-to-day communication. (b) _____, it has been a part and parcel in our life as we cannot go for a single day without using it. We use it for rapid communication. (c) _____, mobile phone is not free from defect. It has some negative sides as well. (d) _____, excessive use of mobile phone may damage our hearing power. (e) _____, it is a means of money wastagE- (f) _____, it is seen that many underworld crimes are being done with the use of mobile network. (g) _____, the radiation from mobile phone may cause cancer to the users. (h) _____, we are aware of these harmful effects. (i) _____, we are not aware of using the mobile phonE- (j) _____, we must have to be conscious of the negative impact of mobile phonE-
- Mukta knows ______ sing.
- Write an application to the Principal of your college to provide sound system in large classrooms
- We need two hundred dollars ___ this to pay for everything.
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passagE-We want success (a) _____ prosperity in lifE- (b) _____ we do not do what are needed in achieving thesE- (c) _____ we want to make our life glorious, we must follow some rules. (d) _____, we have to be industrious. (e) _____, without hard work, success in life is impossiblE- (f) _____ we should be sincere in our activities. Some people think that good luck is at the root of all achievements in lifE- (g) _____ to them nothing is further from truth than it. (h) _____ every success in life depends totally on our activities. (i) _____ we spend time in idleness, we must suffer. (j) _____ we should be honest in life because this virtue helps us greatly to gain our goal.
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces 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 citizens and ensures the smooth development of a country. (h) _____ ignorance stands on the way of 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.
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces 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 believed that honesty is the best policy (e) ---dishonesty is the sign 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 shou should be honest. (i) ----, they should be allowed to mix with those friends who are really honest. (j),---- parents should tell stories of honest people to children. (k)---, they can tell the story of our Prophet (Sm). (l)----, parents should teach children how to distinguish between right and wrong. (m) ----, children build up their character. (n)----, parents can show the path of honesty to children
- Price for bicycles can run ________ Tk. 2,000.
- Complete the sentences with suitable phrase/words given in the box.a) I met him ten years ago. I can hardly recall his name,----- his address.(b) ---- has been many years since I saw him. So, I cannot recognize him.(c) Don’t behave ---- you knew everything. Remember all others here are senior to you.(d) You ---- build your own house than live in a rented house. House rent has increased much nowadays.(e) Give him the good news ---- you meet him.(f) --- are many rivers in Bangladesh. The rivers abound with plenty of fishes.(g) ---- I had a typewriter, I would type well.(h) You ---- consult with a doctor. The condition of your health may deteriorate.(i) --- he ---? He is friendly and he can help you.(j) Time is over. I ----- go now
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage.The old sailor spoke (a) —— strangely (b) —— the guest stood still. The feast began (c) —— the guest could hear the music and laughter. (d) —— for some reasons, he could not move to join the others. The old man told him about his last journey on the sea. They had sailed away to the south (e) —— they had arrived in the cold gray sea. There the sea was frozen. (f) —— the ice was all around them. The big sails opened wide (g) —— the strong wind blew them quickly through the icy waters. The weather was very cold. (h) ——, there were no birds and animals in that snow-covered country. (i) — — one day the sailor saw an albatross flying towards the ship. (j) —— the men were pleased to see it. They gave it food (k) —— water. It came to the ship every day (l) —— they called it. (m) —— one day the old sailor killed that bird. (n) —— the wind had dropped.
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces 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 believed that honesty is the best policy (e) _____ dishonesty is the sign 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 may build up their character.
- Which one is conjunction?
- Choose the correct linking word to fill in the gap. You may accept the job on offer _____ you may wait for a better job.
- Suppose,you are Sabina. Write a letter to the Supervisor of Admission Section of Cambridge University asking them about admission procedure for overseas students.