Connectors Exercise for HSC

1. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: [Dhaka Board-2023]

Happiness is a relative term. (a) ----, it depends upon some factors. (b) ---, contentment is the key to happiness. (c) --- contentment varies from person to person. (d) ---, a beggar may be contented with only ten taka. (e) ---, a wealthy person may be dissatisfied even after getting one million taka. (f) ---, it is said that contentment brings happiness. (g) ---, we must learn to be contented with what we have. (h) ---, this learning is the simplest way to remain happy. (i) ---, we must remember that our life is short. (j) ---, in this short life we cannot get everything (k) --- we want. (l) --- we want everything, we will not get happiness. (m) ---, we will get frustrated and we will plunge into the world of sadness. (n) ---, it is always better to be contented with what we have than to live in eternal sadness.

Answer: (a) As; b) Moreover/Furthermore/Also; (c) However; Answer (e) On the other hand; (f) Consequently/As a result; (g) Therefore; (h) Actually/ In fact; ; (i) Additionally (j) However; (k) even if; (l) If; (m) Rather; (n) Therefore

2. [Rajshahi Board-2023]

The greatness of a book (a) --- depends on the acceptability of 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 the book. But if it is read more than once, we will see (h) --- it is read (i) --- praised. So, the great books are those (j) — have passed the test of time. (k) --- the appeal of a great book does not decrease. (l) --- the greatness of a book is newly felt (m) --- time passes. (n)---, a great book is widely read and reread by people all over the world.

Answer: (a) mainly/generally/greatly; (b) If; (c) for; (d) But; (e) If/When; (f) highly; (g) During/ Through; (h) why; (i) and; (j) which; (k) In fact/Actually; (l) Rather; (m) when; (n) So/Therefore;

3. Sylhet Board -2023

Bangladesh is a free and sovereign country. (a) --- it was a part of Pakistan from 1947 to 1971. In 1971 it became independent (b) --- started its journey as a free nation. (c) --- the journey was not smooth at all. On 7 March, 1971 (d) --- Bangabandhu delivered his speech, the common mass got united (e) --- started their preparation for a war. The Pakistani forces started mass killing (f) --- killed about 30 lakh innocent people. They thought (g) --- they could suppress the Bangalees within a few days. (h) --- the brave sons of our land proved them wrong. (i) --- the freedom fighters didn't have modem weapons in their hand, they were the real patriots and courageous. (j) ---, after few months they became successful in their mission. (k) --- the long waited date came (l) --- the Bangalees got their victory on 16 December, 1971. (m) --- we are the citizens of a free land (n) --- marching forward to the way of lasting development very quickly.

Answer: (a) Previously; (b) and; (c) But; (d) when; (e) and; (f) and; (g) that; (h) But/ Fortunately; (i) Though/Although; (j) As a result; (k) At last/Finally/Eventually; (1) and; (m) At present/Now; (n) and.

4. Jashore Board -2023

Leisure is the moment (a) --- a man is totally free from his work. In leisure, a man is (b) --- free from work but also from worries and tension. (c) --- it is a time, (d) --- a man is his own master and the mind is relaxed (e) --- the body is at rest. (f) --- life is full of duties. By performing our duties one after another, it our seems (g) --- our life is an exhausting business. This is the tragedy of our life that we cannot avoid our work and worries. (h) --- leisure helps us to break this chain and enable us to refresh ourselves and revive our spirit. Leisure breaks the monotony of existence with a touch of variety. (i) ---;into developed countries, we will see that people love to spend we look their leisure in different ways. (j) --- , they never idle away their leisure time. (k) --- it is seen that some people love to go for travelling, some enjoy sight-seeing in different places. (l) --- some people spend their free time playing different types of games. (m) --- leisure is always a source of joy. (n) --- everybody should try to find leisure to enjoy it to make the life happy and peaceful.

Answer: (a) when; (b) not only; (c) Basically; (d) when; (e) as well as; (f) However; (g) that; (h) Hence/In this regard; (i) If; (j) Moreover/ In fact; (k) For example/Often; (l) Besides; (m) Undoubtedly; (n) So

5. Dinajpur Board -2023

A cyclone is a devastating storm in Bangladesh that moves at a high speed. (a) --- it causes immense harm to people and property. (b) --- the inhabitants of coastal regions are the main victims of cyclone. (c) --- the cyclone of Bangladesh originates from the Bay of Bengal. (d) --- it is accompanied by thunders and heavy showers. (e) --- unbearable heat is felt for a few days. (f) --- one day the sky becomes terribly dark and strong winds begin to blow. (g) --- a terrible situation is created that lasts for hours. (h) --- it causes a great havoc causing death to people and other animals. (i) ---  dwelling houses are blown away. (j) --- the cyclone is followed by scarcity of food and outbreak of various diseases. (k) --- the great loss caused by cyclone can be reduced. (l) --- prior warning can be given to people using modern technology of weather forecast. (m) --- people and domestic animals of the cyclone-prone areas can be shifted to cyclone shelters. (n) --- a quick relief work and medical facilities should be ensured.

Answer: (a) Moreover; (b) Specifically/ Specially; (c) Actually / Mainly; (d) Moreover / Also; (e) Beforehand; (f) Suddenly / Later; (g) Then / Ultimately; (h) Eventually; (i) As a result; (j) Subsequently; (k) However; (l) Firstly / For example; (m) Secondly / Besides / additionally; (n) Finally / Moreover

6. Barishal Board -2023

 Scientists have always wondered (a) --- there is life anywhere out in the space. They have joined together in a major project called the communication with Extra Terrestrial Intelligence (b) --- seeks to establish contact with any other living beings in the universe. (c) ---, they are beaming out radio signals into the space. It was thought (d) --- there exists life on Mars. (e) --- two viking spacecrafts (f) --- landed on Mars in 1976 did not provide much evidence of life there. The pictures sent by them showed (g) --- the Mars has a sky; (h) --- , the sky is red instead of a blue one like ours. Its gravity is about half (i) --- strong (j) --- that of Earth. (k) ---, the atmosphere is also much thinner than our planet. It has deserts, high mountains, canals, volcanoes, craters etc. as well as summer (l) --- winter. (m) ---, there are no trees, (n) --- life forms.

Answer: (a) whether/if; (b) which; (c) so; (d) that; (e) But; (f) that/which; (g) that; (h) however; (i) as; (j) as; (k) Besides; (l) and; (m) Moreover; (n) let alone

7. Mymensingh Board-2023

Time, by its very nature, is fleeting. (a) --- , time once gone is gone forever. (b) --- the sincere people realize the value of time. (c) --- not everyone is aware of the value of time. (d) --- it is seen that many of us waste time. (e) --- we realize the significance of lost time when it is too late. (f) --- we suffer in life. (g) --- all of us should make the best use of time. (h) ---- proper time management is the key to success in student life. (i) ---  we find that an ideal student is the one who makes the best use of time. (j) --- ,a lazy student fails to make the grade as he kills time. (k) --- the teachers advise their students not to waste time. (l) --- they warn the students against their addiction to social networking sites and gaming. (m) --- students should follow the advice of their teachers. (n) --- ,they will suffer in the long run.

Answer: (a) That's why; (b) Only; (c) But/However; (d) Sometimes/Often; (e) Unfortunately; (f) As a result/Therefore; (g) So; (h) In fact/ Undoubtedly; (i) For example/For instance; (j) On the other hand/Meanwhile; (k) So/As a result/That's why; (l) Besides/ Moreover; (m) Therefore/Hence; (n) Otherwise

8. [Cumilla Board -2023]

Health (a) --- is the root of all happiness, can be enjoyed taking adequate care of body and mind. People (b) --- are always under mental stress and suffer from anxieties can not enjoy a good health. (c) --- to enjoy good health, it is also necessary to keep our mind sound. They are doctors (d) --- say that simple and carefree life is more conducive to health. Many people, (e) --- are not aware of health rules. They (f) --- take physical exercise (g) --- take proper food. (h) --- , a huge number of people of our country live below poverty line. (i) --- they can not afford to eat good food. (j) --- they can not enjoy good health. (k) --- , awareness about health rules (l) --- following them are very important in maintaining good health. (m) --- only healthy people can contribute to the national development. (n) --- we must be careful of our health.

Answer: (a) which; (b) who; (c) So; (d) who; (e) however; (f) neither; (g) nor; (h) In fact / Moreover; (i) Therefore / Hence / So; (j) As a result / So; (k) Indeed / For this reason; (l) and; (m) Because; (n) So / Therefore / Hence

9. [Chattogram Board-2023]

Early rising is one of the best habits (a) --- a man can posses. b) --- the benefits of early rising are many. (c) ---, if we get up carly, 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 exercises or a walk. (), in the morning nature smiles with colourful flowers and chirping of birds. (g)---, carly rising takes us to close contact with wonderful world of nature (h) --- we will suffer a lot. (i) ----, if we do not get up early in the morning, -, we do not have enough time to do our work. (j) ---, we can not finish our work in time. (k) --- late rising from bed tells upon our health. (l) --- we can never enjoy the freshness of nature. (m) ---, carly rising keeps us safe and sound both physically and mentally (n) ---, we should make a habit of early rising.

Answer: (a) that; (b) In fact/Actually; (c) Firstly; (d) Thus/Then; (e) Secondly; (f) More importantly; (g) Thus; (h) However/On the other; (i) First of all/ Firstly; (j) As a result; (k) Secondly; (l) In addition/Moreover; (m) As a whole; (n) So/ Therefore

HSC Connectors all board question 2022

1. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: [Dhaka Board -2022]

Once there lived a grasshopper and an ant. The ant was hard- working. (a)---, the grasshopper was lazy. (b) ---, he idled away his time dancing and sleeping. (c) --- he sometimes advised the ant not to work so hard. (d) ---, the ant paid no heed to the grasshopper. (e) ---, he continued to work hard gathering food for the coming winter. (f) ---, winter came, covering everything with snow. The surface of the earth went under the snow-cover. (g) --- the grasshopper could not find any food. (h) ---, he had nothing in stock. (i) ---, he went to the ant for help. The ant gave him some food for the day. (j) ---, the long winter was ahead, and the grasshopper was really worried about his survival.

Answer: a) But/On the other hand/On the contrary/Conversely; b) That's why/ So /Therefore/ Hence; c) Moreover /Besides / Furthermore; d) But/However/ Anyway; e) Rather/Instead /This; f) Then/As usual/Eventually/ Meanwhile/At last; g) That is why/As a result/ Consequently/As a consequence/So; h) Moreover/ Besides/ Unfortunately; i) So; j) Eventually/This/ Finally

2. [Rajshahi Board -2022]

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)- - 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.

Answer: a) Indeed /Actually/In fact /Undoubtedly /Certainly; b) However; c) For example/As a matter fact/ Certainly; d) First/Firstly; e) Second/ Secondly; f) Besides/Likewise; g) Third/ Thirdly /Moreover; h) In addition/ Moreover /Furthermore; i) As a result/ Consequently/ Ultimately /Then; j) Thus/So/In short

3. [Cumilla Board -2022]

Mobile phones are one of the most commonly used gadgets in today's world. (a) ---, mobile phones have made our life easy and convenient. (b) --- they are a blessing till we use them judiciously. (c) ---, they are very beneficial; they have some disadvantages. (d) ---, excessive use of the device acts as a barrier to quality communication. (e) ---, mobile phones waste a lot of time. (f) ---, they are the causes of many ailments such as weak eyesight, strain on brain, headaches, dry eyes, sleeplessness and more. (g) ---, they have created a lack of privacy in people's lives. (h) ---, we see how the device is both a boon and a bane. (i) --- ,we must not let mobile phones control our lives. (j) --- we must know when to draw the line.

4. [Jashore Board -2022]
Drug addiction is a great curse of the present world. (a) --- a few things were used as drugs. (b) --- the number of drugs has increased. (c) ---, cocaine, marijuana, opium, heroine, morphine, etc. (d) --- drugs offer another world to the addicted ones. (e) --- they do not know that this addiction destroys the inner part of the body of addicted persons. (f) ---, why do many people take drugs? The reasons are many. (g)---, some people are tempted by their so-called friends to have a taste of a drug. (h) ---, they are trapped forever. (i) --- some people take drugs to forget the frustration of their life. (j) --- , those who become drug addicts cannot live a normal life.

Answer: a) Earlier/In the past/ Previously; b) Nowadays/ Recently/ However/ On the contrary/Gradually/At present; c) For example/For instance; d) All these; e) But/ Unfortunately; f) Then/However Yet/Still Any way; g) Firstly/Often; h) Secondly/But; i) Thirdly /Moreover; j) Consequently /Eventually /At last/ Finally.

5. [Chattogram Board -2022]

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.

6. [Mymensingh Board -2022]
The old sailor spoke so strangely (a)-- the guest stood still. The feast began (b) --- the guest could hear the music and laughter, (c) --- for some reasons he could not join the others. The old man told him about his last journey on the sea. They had sailed away to the south (d)---- they had arrived in the cold grey sea. (e) --- 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. But one day the sailors saw an albatross flying towards the ship. All men were very pleased to see it and they gave it food and water. It came to the ship everyday (i) --- they called it. (j) --- one day, the old sailor killed the bird and after that everyone had to undergo terrible sufferings.

Answer: a) that; b) and; c) but; d) until; e) Moreover/ Naturally/Even; f) Again/And/, Besides; g) as/and; h) Therefore/So/And/Hence; i) when/whenever; j) But/Unfortunately.

HSC Connectors all board question 2019

1. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.[Dhaka Board-2019]

Trees are a vital part of our environment. (a) ---, they bear a great impact on the climate. (b) ---we are not careful about them. (c) ---, we destroy trees at random. (d) ---, one day the country will bear the consequence of greenhouse effect. (e) ---ours is an agricultural country, our economy depends upon it. (f) ---trees play a vital role on our climate, (g) ---, trees keep the soil strong. (h) ---, trees save us from flood. (i)--- tress provide us timber. (j)---- trees are our best friend.

Answer: (a) In fact/Actually; (b) but; (c) Rather; (d) As a result; (e) Since (f) Besides (g) Firstly (h) Secondly (i) Moreover (j) So/Therefore

2. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.[Rajshahi Board-2019;Jashore Board-2017]

Unemployment is a great problem in our country. a) ---, it is the burning question of the day. b) ---almost all the countries of the world suffer from the curse of unemployment problem. c)---Bangladesh is the worst sufferer of this so-called problem. d) ---, nowhere in the world this problem is so acute as in our country. e) ---, there are many reasons behind it. f) ---, our country is industrially backward. g) ---, our system of education fails to give the student an independent start of life. h) ---, it has little provision for vocational training. i) ---, our students and youths have a false sense of dignity. j) ---, they run after jobs blindly.

Answer: (a) In fact/Actually/Also/indeed/Really (b) Now/At present (c) But/However (d) But/Truly (e) However (f) Firstly / For example (g) Besides/ Secondly (h) Actually / Thirdly (i) Again / In addition (j) Therefore/ So/Hence/Finally/ Lastly/ Eventually

3. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. [Cumilla Board-2019]

Unemployment is a great curse. (a) ---all the countries of the world suffer from the curse. (b) ---nowhere in the world, this problem is so acute as in our country. (c) ---there are many reasons behind it. (d) ---, our country is industrially backward. (e) ---our traditional education system is not service-oriented. (f) ---, our students and youths have a false sense of dignity. (g) ---, they run after jobs only. (h) ---, unemployment problem should be removed at any cost. (i) ---our education system should be changed (j) ---more mills and factories should be established.

Answer: (a) Intact/Nowadays/Nearly/Almost; b) but/However; c) Actually/ Therefore/ Really; d) For example/Firstly/At first; e) Besides/Secondly; f) Moreover/Thirdly; g) So/As a result/For that/For this; h) However /Anyway/Of course/ Nevertheless; I) Moreover/Besides/For that/For this; j) In addition/Above all/Finally/Al last.

4. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.[Jashore Board-2019]

Honesty is a noble virtue. The man (a) ---possesses this rare quality is the happiest man on earth. To be honest, a man should have trustworthiness (b) ---nobody trusts a liar. A liar may prosper for the time being, (c) ---ultimately he goes to the dogs. (d) ---we should be honest. It is said 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 said (h)--- children should be allowed to mix with those friends (i) ---are honest. (j) ---they can mould their characters.

Answer: (a) who; (b) because; (c) but; (d) so; (e) whereas; (f) moreover; (g) therefore; (h) hence /that; (i) in addition; (j) thus

5. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. [Sylhet Board-2019]

Education is essential in our life. a) ---we are not properly educated, we cannot live an honourable life in society. It teaches us b) ---how to earn but also how to spend. c) ---, it teaches d) ---to live in amity with others in society. e) ---, we must get the proper education. f) ---we should bear in mind g) ---education is not only what we learn at educational institutions but also h) ---we learn outside these institutions. i) ---, education is a lifelong process. It begins just after our birth j) ---ends only in death.

Answer: a) if; b) not only; c) In fact/Indeed; d) how; e) Therefore/So; f) On the other hand; g) that; h) what; I) In fact/In brief; j) and

6. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. [Barishal Board-2019]

We should always keep in mind a) ---all kinds of physical exercise are not suitable for all. b) ---different people have different capacities. c) ---, harder exercise (d) ---wrestling and gymnastics are suitable for young people e) ---they have the energy to perform them. Weaker and old people should take the milder exercise f)--- walking, jogging and freehand exercise. Over exercise never does good, g) ---it breaks down the health. h) ---, we should always take those exercises i) ---would suit us. Physical exercise is important for the preservation of good health. It j) ---builds our character.

Answer: a) that; b) For/Because; c) For example/ for instance; d) like/such as; e) as/since/ because; f) like/such as; g) rather/ instead; h) So/As a result/Therefore; i) which/ that; j) also

7. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.[Chattogram Board-2019]

We must be aware of the dangers of smoking. It is harmful to us in various ways. It causes various diseases a) ---blood pressure, heart attack, bronchitis, cancer, etc. b) --- it pollutes air. c) --smoking causes harm to d) ---the smokers e)---the non-smokers who remain by them. f) ---we should give up smoking. g) ---it is h) ---great an addiction to get rid of. i) ---nothing is impossible for us. j) ---we are determined to give up, we can certainly do it

Answer: a) such as/like; b) firstly/moreover/ besides/also; c) Secondly/ Moreover/Besides/ Furthermore; d) not only/both; e) but also/and; f) So/Therefore/Hence/For this; g) but; h) so/such; I) but/however; j) If

8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.[Dinajpur Board-2019]

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 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.

Answer: (a) Similarly/In the same way (b) Traditionally/So/Therefore (c) reversely/ on the other hand (d) Certainly / Of course/Actually (e) Moreover/Truly/In fact/ Besides (f) Surely/Again (g) Therefore/ Thus/Hence (h) On the other hand/ But (i) Hence/ Moreover/However (j) So/Therefore/That’s way.

HSC Connectors all board question 2018

1. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.[HSC Kh Set-2018]

Many people think that money can do everything in life. (a) ---, it is a must for our life, it is not the thing that necessarily brings happiness. (b)---, it is absolutely a psychological matter. The person who is contented with what he gets and (c) --- he is really happy. Money can do something with happiness (d)--- it cannot give us happiness. (e) ---, we can see that the richest men of our society are not the happiest men. (f) ---, they lead a life burdened with cares and anxieties (g) --- pass sleepless nights. (h) --- there are a large number of poor men (i) ---are happy and enjoy a sound sleep. (j)---, money cannot ensure happiness.

Answer: (a) Although/Though; b) actually; c) what; d) but; e) That is why/for this reason/so/ therefore: f) virtually; g) and; h) on the other hand; I) who; j) This way/Thus

2. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.[HSC Kha Set-2018; Jashore Board-2016]

Time and tide wait for none. (a) ---, no one can stop the onward march of time. (b)---, we should not waste a single moment in vain. (c) ---, we should make proper use of every single moment of our life. (d)---, the students should understand the value of time. It is a matter of great regret that some of the students pass away their valuable time in Facebook. (e) ---, they kill their time. (f)---, they cannot prepare their lesson well. (g) --- they always have poor preparation for the examination. (h) ---, they cannot do well in the examination. (i)---, they do not stop wasting time. (j) ---, they continue to waste their time using Facebook till it is too late for them.

Answer: (a) And/In fact; (b) So/Therefore; (c) Rather/Instead; (d) Especially/Particularly/ However; (e) Thus/In this way; (f) Consequently/ For this reason; (g) So/Eventually; (h) As a result/ Finally; (i) Yet/But; (j) Rather

HSC Connectors all board question 2017

1. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. [Dhaka Board-2017]

Mobile phone has added a new dimension into 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 cause our hearing problem. (e)---, it is a means of money wastage. (f)---, it is seen that many underground 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 about the negative impact of mobile phone and accordingly, we should use it carefully.

Answer: (a) Besides; (b) So; (c) but; (d) firstly; (e) secondly; (f) thirdly (g) Finally (h) However (i) but; (j) So/Therefore

2. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. [Rajshahi Board-2017]

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. If we want to live in a society, we have to follow certain rules and regulations of that society. (c) ---, we have to be cooperative. (d) ----, we must help others when they need it. (e) ---, we have to be careful not to hurt others by our words or activities. (f) ----, we must control our emotions and behave well with others. (g) ---, we should not think and live only for us. (h) ---, we should always work for the betterment of the society. (i) ---, we should sacrifice our lives for others. (j)---, sacrificing our lives for others can make us immortal.

Answer: (a) so (b) in fact (c) firstly (d) therefore/ in other words (e) secondly (f) that is why (g) thirdly (h) rather (i) so (j) in fact. 

3. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. [Cumilla Board-2017]

Trees are a vital part of our environment, (a) ---, they bear a great impact on the climate. (b) ---we are not careful about them. (c) ---, we destroy trees at random. (d) ---, one day the country will bear the consequence of greenhouse effect. (e) ---ours is an agricultural country, our economy depends upon it. (f) ---, our agriculture is dependent on rain, (g) ---trees play a vital role on our climate, (h) ---, trees keep the soil strong. (i) ---, trees save us from flood (j) ---many other natural calamities.

Answer: (a) In fact/Actually (b) Yet/But (c) Rather (d) As a result /This is why / Consequently /besides (e) As/Since/then;(f) Besides/Moreover/In addition/consequently (g) Again/ Besides /however (h) Next/In addition; (i) Furthermore/at the same time; (j) Thus/moreover

4. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.[Barishal Board-2017]

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.

Answer: a) but; b) Firstly/At first; c) When/As; d) and; e) Secondly/Second/Moreover/Besides; f) Moreover/Besides/Furthermore/Thirdly: g) Finally/Ultimately/Again; h) So/For this/ Therefore; I) in this respect/Therefore/Moreover; j) If

4. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. [Sylhet Board-2017;Dinajpur Board-2016] Honesty is a noble virtue. The man possessing this invaluable quality is the happiest man on earth, (a)---.To be honest, a man should have trustworthiness. (b)---, nobody trusts a liar. A liar may prosper for the time being. (c)---, he goes to the dogs. (d)---. we should be honest. It is said that honesty is the best policy. (e)--- dishonesty is the sign of downfall. God helps those who are honest. (f)---, dishonest people are cursed. (g)--- children should be taught honesty from childhood. It is widely observed that children follow their parents. (h)--- business of life. (i)---, children should be allowed to mix with those friends who are honest. (j)---they can mould their characters.

Answer: (a) indeed/undoubtedly;  (b) Because; (c) But; (d) So/Therefore; (e) Whereas/But; (f) On the other hand/On the contrary; (g) So/Therefore/For this reason; (h) That is why/Hence; (i) In addition/Besides; (j) Thus/IN this way

HSC Connectors all board question 2016

1. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.[Dhaka Board-2016]

A lion was drinking water from a brook. (a) ---a lamb was also drinking water from the downstream of the same brook. The lion saw the lamb and decided to devour it. (b) --he was thinking about how to accomplish his evil design. (c)---he hit upon a plan. (d) ---the lion complained that the lamb was disturbing him by muddying water. But the lamb said that he was drinking water from downstream. (e)  ---the questions of muddying water on his part did not arise. (f)---the lamb argued that it was the lion that was muddying the water for him as he was drinking water upstream. (g) ---the lion retorted that the lamb spoke oil of him a year ago. (h)---the lamb said that he was not born a year ago. The lion grew into a rage. (i)---he said that perhaps his father spokes ill of him last year. (j)---the lion had the right to take revenge and kill the lamb.

Answer: (a) as; (b) so; (c) that; (d) while; (e) in fact; (f) if; (g) which; (h) who; (i) and; (j) therefore/so

2. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. [Rajshahi Board-2016]

(a) --- I was walking along the road the other day, I happened to notice a small brown leather purse lying on the pavement. I picked it up and opened it to see (b) ----I could find out the owner’s name. There was nothing inside. It (c) ---some small change and a rather old photograph a picture of a woman and a young girl about twelve years old who looked like the woman’s daughter. I put the photograph back (d) ---took the purse to the police station. (e) ---I handed it to the sergeant-in-charge. Before I left, the sergeant made a note of my name and address In case the owner of the purse wanted to write and thank me. That evening I went to have dinner with an uncle and aunt of mine. They had also invited another person, a young woman, (f) ----there would be four people at the table. The young woman’s face was familiar, (g) ---I could not remember where I had seen it. I was quite sure, (h) ---we had not met before. (i) ---Conversation, however, the young woman happened to mark that she had lost her purse that afternoon. I at once remembered where I had seen her face. She was the young woman in the photograph (j) ---she was now much older.

Answer: (a) while; (b) whether/if; (c) had ; (d) and; (e) then/there; (f) and ; (g) but ; (h) that; (i) during; (j) but

3. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. [Cumilla Board-2016]

Mobile phone has become an essential gadget for everybody. (a) — it has become very popular. (b) — it has created a number of problems. It has (c) — advantages (d) — disadvantages. (e) — it helps to connect people. (f) — it helps to exchange information (g) — it can be used for various purpose. (h) — it has a few disadvantages. (i) — it can cause a lot of troubles. (j) — its advantages are more than its disadvantages.

Answer: (a) as/Because/and; (b) but/however; (c) both/not only; (d) and/but also; (e) Firstly/First of all/At first; (f) Secondly/Again; (g) Furthermore/ Thirdly/Then again/Moreover/Beside; (h) However;  (i) which/that; (j) However/ Nevertheless/Above all/In fact

4. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. [Sylhet Board-2016]

The gifts of science are uncountable. (a) ---we cast our eyes, we see the wonders of science. Satellite TV channels are means through (b) ---we can see and hear the events (c) ---are happening all over the world. (d) ---, today we have specialized satellite channels on almost every interest. (e) ---, people now have more choices and more freedom about television programmes. Satellite channels help us a lot by reporting on climatic conditions of different parts of the world. (f) ---, we can be aware of storms, cyclones and tidal bores, (g) ---satellite channels are helping us to a great extent to enrich our own culture and tradition. (h) ---satellite channels are playing a favourable role, it is (i) ---doing harm to our young and new generation. (j) ---still we cannot deny the immense benefits we are getting from satellite channels.

Answer: (a) wherever;  (b) which;  (c) that; (d) in fact/really; (e) therefore; (f) thus; (g) in addition/ moreover/besides; (h) though/although; (i) also; (j) but

5. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.[Chattogram Board-2016]

Bangladesh is mainly an agricultural country. (a)---, her economy and prosperity depend on agriculture. (b)---, our agriculture depends on the mercy of nature. (c)---, if there is sufficient rain, people can plough their lands and sow seeds in time. (d)---, they can reap a good harvest. (e)--- if it does not rain in time, the farmers cannot grow the crops easily and they do not have a good harvest. (f)---, without water our agriculture is lifeless. The rain is not always beneficial to our agriculture (g) ---, sometimes it rains so much that it causes floods. (h) ---, our crops go underwater and most often, they are totally destroyed. (i)---, the farmers who constitute the most part of our professional people, lose everything. (j)---, we can safely conclude that our economy depends on rain.

Answer: (a) So; (b) again/but; (c) hence; (d) as a result; (e) but/ on the other hand; (f) true that/ in fact;  (g) for example/for instance; (h) that is why/ as a result; (i) consequently; (j) therefore

Extra Exercises

1. Use the appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage.

Health is one of the most important phenomena in human life. (a)---, a healthy man can earn money and accumulate health. (b) ---health is compared to wealth. (c) ---it is that can give us bliss and make us happy. (d)---health alone can enable us to enjoy our life to the full. (e) ---it is not easy to have sound health. For this, we have to maintain some certain rules and habit. (f) ---we have to eat a balanced diet. (g) ---we must take physical exercise regularly. (h) ---we have to be an early riser. (i) ---we have to lead a decent life. (j) ---we can attain good health and consequently wealth also.

Answer: (a) Truly speaking; (b) However; (c) In fact; (d) In addition; (e) But; (f) Firstly; (g) Secondly; (h) Thirdly; (i) Fourthly; (j) Then/Thus.

2. Use the appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage.

Rice is the main or staple food grain of Bangladesh. (a)---, we get it from paddy plants. (b) ---, the paddy grows three to six feet high. It grows well in many countries (c) ---Bangladesh, India, Thailand, Myanmar, China, the USA. etc. (d) ---, there are four kinds of paddy or rice in our country. They are Aus, Aman, IRRI and Boro. (e) ---, the Aman is the best kind of rice. (f) ---, it is fine and good quality. The cultivation of rice is not easy. (g) --- the farmer ploughs the field well and harrows it again and again. Then paddy seeds are sown. (h) ---, little plants come out. The farmer needs out grass from the fields. When paddy is reaped, it is cut and tied into bundles and brought home. (i) ---it is boiled and dried. (j) ---, we get rice by husking dried paddy.

Answer: (a) Naturally/generally; (b) Normally; (c) such as/like; (d) However; (e) On the whole; (f) and; (g) Firstly; (h) After that; (i) Then; (j) Finally.

3. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.

Though man has made tremendous technological progress, he has not been able to conquer nature completely. (a)--- he is hit by natural calamities. (b) ---devastating flood very often occurs in Bangladesh. (c)--- huge loss is caused to life and property. Crops are washed away. (d) ---scarcity of foods is crated. Trees are uprooted. They are often seen to fall on roads and streets. (e) ---communication is disrupted. Houses are destroyed. At this, homeless people have to live under the open sky. (f) ---their sufferings know no bounds during and after a natural disaster. It is true that some relief materials are found during the disaster. (g) --- they are very scarce in quality. (h) --- everyone of us should come forward to help affected people during a natural disaster. (i) ---disaster management department should be strengthened enough to face disaster and remove sufferings of affected people. If the disaster management department is weak, affected people will suffer a lot. We do not want to increase the sufferings of the affected people. We should take proper measures to mitigate the sufferings of the affected people. (j) ---we should not dream to lead the nation.

Answer: (a) Very often/Naturally; (b) Besides; (c) As a result; (d) Consequently; (e) So; (f) Actually /No doubt; (g) But; (h) So; (i) Besides; (j) Otherwise.

4. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.

Mobile Phone has become an essential thing for everybody. (a)--- it has become very popular. (b) --- it is creating a number of problems. It has (c) --- advantages (d) --- disadvantages. (e) --- it helps to connect people. (f) --- it helps to exchange information. (g) --- it can be used for various purposes. (h)--- it has a few disadvantages. (i) --- it can cause a lot of troubles. (j) --- its advantages are more than its disadvantages.

Answer: (a) Nowadays; (b) But; (c) both; (d) and; (e) Basically; (f) In addition; (g) Moreover; (h) Still; (i) Also; (j) Nevertheless.

5. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.

Mobile phone has added a new dimension in 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) ---, the 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 the mobile network. (g) ---, the radiation from a mobile phone may cause cancer to the user. (h) ---, we are aware of these harmful effects. (j) ---, we are not aware of using the mobile phone. (j) ---, we have to be conscious of the negative impact of the mobile phone.

Answer: (a) Besides/In fact; (b) Nowadays/ Actually; (c) However/But; (d) For example; (e) Again; (f) Besides/Then; (g) Moreover; (h) Actually/Indeed; (i) But; (j) So/Therefore.

6. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.

A street accident is a regular phenomenon in the highways and cities of our country. Every year it kills hundreds of lives. A number of factors are responsible for this mishap. (a) ---road management is very bad. (b) ---the drivers are inattentive. (c) ---the drivers work over too long a time at a stretch. (d) — the conditions of the streets are not good. (e) ---, the drivers are often engaged in the maudlin competition. In Bangladesh every day we find road accident news in daily newspapers. (f) ---it makes us very shocked. Last month I faced such type of pathetic road accident. It occurred in Mirpur road near Kolabagan bus stand. (g) ---daily activities I was going on my bus. (h) ---I was standing beside the stand and waiting for the bus, I saw a little boy crossing the busy road. (i) ---a bus was coming towards him with a great speed. (j) ---the driver tried to stop the bus desperately; he failed to save the boy. In a twinkle of an eye, the boy turned into a lump of flesh.

Answer: (a) Firstly/For example; (b) Secondly/ Besides; (c) Also/Again; (d) Thirdly/Also; (e) Last of all/Not only that; (f) Generally/Really; (g) After; (h) While; (i) At the same time; (j) Though.

7. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.

The gap between the old people and the young is called the generation gap. It becomes different in the attitudes, priorities (a) ---views among the generations. As to the different attitudes of life, the people belonging to the old generation always wonder (b) ---has gone wrong with the new generation. They feel (c) ---during their times, young boys and girls were better behaved, more obedient and had greater respect for elders. Young people, (d) ---, feel that they are capable enough to learn on their own, rather (e) ---the older generation learns. (f) ---the differences also appear in some other ways. (g) ---, we see a huge change in entertainment. (h) ---young people like to enjoy band music (i) ---folk music (j) --- any other religious music. This change will never stop and it will continue in course of time.

Answer: (a) and; (b) what; (c) that; (d) however; (e) than; (f) Sometimes/In fact; (g) For example; (h) usually; (i) and; (j) instead of/than.

8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.

Most of our records in the modern age are on paper. (a) ---writing was invented very early, the paper is a more modern invention. For long in history, people transferred ideas through speaking and listening, (b) ---there came the art of writing. (c) ---, to record thoughts in writing was difficult (d) ---the material was not available. For writing, people used various things (e) ---the surface of stone, metal, wood, bark, leaves etc. Those things were not easy to carry. People looked for easy writing materials. (f) ---paper was invented in China in 105 AD. Before paper age, it was not possible to produce and carry tons of heavy stone books. (g) ---, in our age we can carry the entire world of encyclopedia in a briefcase, (h) ---people have made publication and the spread of knowledge and information easy. (i) --- you can see (j) ---paper has changed our life. 

Answer: (a) Though; (b) then; (c) At the beginning; (d) because; (e) like/such as; (f) Finally/At last; (g)  But/On the other hand; (h) and; (i) So; (j) that.

9. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.

The population of the country is an asset. (a) ---when it grows limitless, it becomes a problem. Bangladesh is a small country. But it has a large population which causes a lot of problems for us. There are many reasons for this problem. (b) ---, most of our people are illiterate. (c) ---they do not know the result of their problem. They give birth to many children in their life. (d) ---there are many superstitions that Allah has made us and he will feed us. (e) ---many parents want a male child. (f) ---our climate is another cause of the growth of population. (g) ---many people do not know about family planning. (h) ---it creates many problems for us. (i) ---we should control this growth of population. (j) ---it will hamper out development.

Answer: (a) But/However; (b) Firstly; (c) So; (d) Secondly; (e) Again; (f) In addition; (g) And/Also; (h) Then/So; (i) Anyway/Anyhow; (j) Otherwise.

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.

There is none in the world who is altogether a realist or a hundred per cent idealist or emotionalist. (a) ---anybody claims this or that, he is surely mad or mentally imbalanced. (b) ---no sane person can deny this truth. (c) ---we see both the classic and romantic poets, both realistic and idealistic poets and writers. (d) ---those who are realistic or metaphysical or classical or modern poets or writers give more emphasis on reason, good sense, intellect and argument and those (e) ---are idealists or romanticists lay more emphasis on feeling or emotion or idea. (f) --- none can deny this or that altogether. (g) ---the most realistic and modern poet TS Eliot, (h) ---disregards emotion, does not and cannot altogether deny the term 'emotion', (i) ---he speaks of art- emotion'. (j) ---, we find many of his verses enriched with feeling and throb with emotion, though not powerfully.

Answer: (a) If; (b) Because; (c) For this; (d) Actually; (e) who; (f) Truly speaking; (g) Rather/ But; (h) however; (i) instead; (j) Therefore.

11. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.

Nelson Mandela was the greatest leader of South Africa. (a)---, he was one of the greatest leaders of the world. All his life, he struggled against apartheid. The Europeans were separated from the non-Europeans (b)--- it was the government policy of racial segregation. (c)---, the blacks were treated cruelly. (d)---, they were denied all basic human rights. (e)---, the blacks were subjected to all sorts of indignities. (f)--- dogs received much better treatment than the blacks. (g)---, they were aliens in their own country. (h)---, the great leader vowed to put an end to the inhuman practice. He was thrown behind the prison bars. (i)---, the oppressive rulers could not break his spirit. (j)---, the great realised the goal of liberating his own people.

Answers: (a) in fact; (b) as; (c) Basically; (d) Moreover; (e) Furthermore; (f) Even; (g) In other words; (h) So; (i) Nevertheless; (j) Eventually

12. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.

Dowry is a social curse. This system prevails in our society. (a)---, there is no written statement about this system. (b) ·it is available in our society. (c)---, it is a tradition that exposes our narrow mentality. (d)---, it is an inhuman torture for both the brides and their guardians. (e)---, the bridals guardians have to suffer a lot to meet up the demand of the bridegroom. (f)---, the brides are to undergo mental and even physical torture in their law's houses for being unable to pay the dowry. (g)---, this social curse must be removed. (h)---, laws against dowry should be enforced strictly. (i)---, female education should be ensured and more employment opportunities have to be created. (j)---, public awareness should be increased.

Answers: (a) however/but; (b) still/yet; (c) in fact; (d) moreover; (e) because; (f) besides; (g) so ; (h) at the same time (i) moreover; (j) above all

13. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.

Smoking in a public place is strictly prohibited in some Asian countries. (a)---, Bangladesh government has made a ban on smoking in a public place. (b)---, smoking is very injurious to our health, life and environment. (c)---it is a very dangerous habit. (d)--- it can cause fatal diseases like bronchitis, cancer, tuberculosis, high blood pressure, kidney and heart diseases (e)--- it also pollutes our environment. (f)--- a smoker can harm a non-smoker. (g)--- in my family, there is not a single smoker. (h)--- the environment of our home always remains fresh. (i)--- some people think smoking is a part of fashion. (j)--- they completely wrong.

Answers: (a) similarly; (b) in fact; (c) at the same time ; (d) because ; (e) and ; (f) besides; (g) fortunately; (h) so/as a result; (i) nowadays; (j) but/in fact

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