Connectors for class 9, 10 and SSC- 2026 & 27
1) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors: [RB-2024; BB- 2024]
Facebook is a social medium (a) ----- is very popular. (b) ----- it
provides the users with various information, all do not use it for positive
purposes. Many Facebook users (c) ----- some of the youngsters sometimes use it
whimsically which creates (d) ----- misunderstanding (e) --- destroys the
social peace.
Answer:
(a) which/ that; (b) Though/Although; (c) including; (d) not only; (e) but
also.
2) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors [CB- 2024]
It is known to all (a) ----- about half of our population are women.
They are entitled to equal rights and privileges (b) ----- men enjoy. (c) -----
in reality, they do not get their dues. For the true development of our
country, they should be given proper education and training. (d) ----- every
woman is a potential mother and her influence on her children is very great.
(e) -----, we should pay proper attention to our women folk.
Answer:
(a) that; (b) as; (c) But; (d) Because; (e) So.
3) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors [JB- 2024]
We know that trees are very important (a) ---they produce oxygen (b) -----
is a must for all living creatures. They are our best friends (c) ----- we are
not conscious of it. Time is coming (d) ----- there will be no tree left for
us. (e) ---, we should plant more and more trees for our own sake.
Answer:
(a) because; (b) which; (c) but; (d) when; (e) So/Therefore.
4) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors [SB- 2024]
Almost all countries of the world suffer from the curse of unemployment
problem. (a) ----- nowhere in the world this problem is so acute as in our
country. There are many reasons behind it. (b) ----- our country is
industrially backward. (c) ----- our system of education fails to give a
student an independent start of life. It has little provision for vocational
training. (d) ----- our students and youths have a false sense of dignity. (e)
--- they run after jobs only.
Ans: (a)
But; (b) Firstly/First of all; (c) Secondly; (d) As a result/Moreover/Again;
(e) Thus/Therefore/That's Why
5) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors: [BB- 2024]
Facebook is a social medium (a) ----- is very popular. (b) ----- it
provides the users with various information, all do not use it for positive
purposes. Many Facebook users (c) ----- which creates (d) ----- some of the
youngsters sometimes use it whimsically misunderstanding (e) ----- destroys the
social peace.
Answers:
(a) that (b) Although (c) including (d) unnecessary (e) and
6) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors: [MB- 2024]
We can't deny the importance of tree plantation. (a) ----- our lives on
earth directly or indirectly depend on it. (b) trees indiscriminately. (c) -----
will turn into a desert. (d) ----- It is a matter of sorrow that we are cutting
down trees are planted more and more soon, our country there will be harmful
changes in the climate. (e) ----- we must plant more trees for our own sake.
Answer:(a)
Because(b) However(c) If(d) Otherwise(e) Therefore
7) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors. [DB-2020; JB- 2015]
The rapid growth of the population must be controlled. (a) – all sorts
of attempts to solve the food problem will fail. (b)–we have to increase our
food production very rapidly. We may mostly solve our food problem by changing
our traditional food habit. (c)–we can take potato instead of rice. (d)–it is
high time we changed our eating habit. (e) –knowledge of the nutritive value of
food can help solve our food problem.
Answer: a) but; b) At the same time; c) for example; d) So; e) Last
of all.
8) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors: [RB-2020]
The greatness of a book depends (a) — on the acceptability among the
readers. If we read a book only once, we can discover many things in it. (b)---
basing on one reading, we cannot judge the standard of a book. (c)--- a book is
praised highly, we have no doubt about the greatness of the book. (d) — the
first reading we may not understand a book. (e)---if it is read more than once,
we can understand the greatness of the book easily.
Answer: (a) mainly/entirely; (b) So; (c) When/If; (d) Only
through/Every often: (e) But.
9) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors. [CB-2020]
None can deny the importance of tree plantation (a) — our lives on
earth, directly and indirectly, depend on it. (b) — it is a matter of sorrow
that we are cutting down trees indiscriminately. (c) — trees are planted, soon
our country will turn into a desert. (d) — there will be an adverse change in
the climate. (e) — we should plant more and more trees for our own sake.
Answer: a) as/ because; b) But; c) Unless; d) And; e) So/Therefore.
10) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors. [JB-2020]
Teaching is such a profession (a) ---helps to build a nation. A teacher
is (b) --- a guide (c) ---a pioneer. He has to dedicate to this noble
profession in order to guide the nation. (d) ---, he is called an architect of
a new society. (e) --he neglects his duties, social discipline will break down.
Answer: a) which; b) both; c) and; d) So; e) If.
11) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors. [BB-2020]
Truthfulness is the greatest of all virtues (a) ---makes a person
really great. (b) ---we cultivate the habit of speaking the truth, we cannot
command the confidence of others. The man (c) ---nobody believes can never be
famous in life. It may be (d) ---we may succeed once or twice by telling lies,
(e) ---It never brings about good result. A lie never lies hidden. Today or
tomorrow it comes to light.
Answer: (a) that/which; (b) Unless; (c) whom: (d) that: (e) but.
12) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors. [ChB-2020]
Bangladesh is a small country (a) ---it has a large population. A great
number of people are poor (b) ---illiterate. (c) ---we want to develop the
country, we must control the rapid growth of population. (d) ---we have to face
a great problem. But it is a matter of joy (e) ---our government Is taking
initiative to solve the problem.
Answer: (a) but; (b) and; (c) If; (d) Otherwise; (e) that.
13) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors. [SB-2020; DjB- 2015]
Summer noon is very painful and disgusting. (a) ---the sun shines hotly
over head, life becomes miserable. The sufferings of the people know no bounds
(b) ---the electricity goes off. (c) ---the people use hand fans to fan
themselves. Children can neither sleep (d) ---read. They feel out of sorts. (e)
---the poor suffer most. They work outside in the burning sun.
Answer: (a) When/While/Since/As; (b) when: (c) Then; (d) nor; (e)
But/Mainly/Specially/Above all.
14) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors. [DjB- 2020]
Honesty is the best way of leading life through (a)--- one can get
mental peace. It is a great rational virtue (b)--- leads a man to the way of
humanity. Life of a man is not very peaceful (c)--- honesty can open a door of
peace before him. An honest man is more respected (d)--- other men. (e)--- We
shall never be dishonest in our life.
Answer: a) which; b) which/that; c) but; d) than; e) So/Therefore.
15) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors. [MB- 2020]
Women are, nowadays as important as men in the society. They constitute
nearly half of our total population. (a) ---there can be no denying the fact
(b) ---they too possess equal rights and duties (c) -- men do. They have noble
mission to fulfil as men. (d) ---they get opportunity their genius, powers (e)
---will bloom fully.
Answer: (a) So/Actually/therefore; (b) that; (c) as/like: (d) If;
(e) and.
16) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors. [DB-2019]
A school magazine is a magazine (a) ---is published by the school
authority annually. It contains poems, articles, essays and jokes. The
publication of it is not an easy task (b) ---it needs time, energy and money.
(c) ---a magazine committee is formed from the teachers and the students. The
editor (d) ---is selected or elected by the committee members invites writings.
(e) ---good writings are selected for printing.
Answer: (a) Which (b) because (c) So (d) who (e) But/Finally
17) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors: [RB-2019]
The whole world has turned into a global village (a) ---- the
improvement of information technology. Now we can know (b) ---- is happening on
the other corner of the world sitting at home. One culture is coming in touch
with another. The poor culture is receiving quickly the elements (c) ---- are
in rich culture. (d) ---- technology transforms culture and develops it. (e)
---- we have to prevent the infiltration of bad culture of another society to
our own culture.
Answer: (a) because of/ owing to; (b) what; (c) which/that; (d)
Eventually/Thus; (e) However/So.
18) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors. [CB-2019; JB-2019]
Morning walk is a good habit for all classes of people. (a) ---- it is
a simple exercise, it is good for health both physically (b) ---- mentally. (c)
---- the morning air is fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollution, it
keeps us sound and healthy. Morning walk costs nothing (d) ---- gives more. (e)
---- we should make the habit of morning walk.
Answer: (a) Though/Although; (b) as well as/and; (c)
As/Since/Moreover; (d) rather/but/Wherever; (e) Hence/So/ Therefore/That is
why.
19) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors. [SB-2019]
Honesty is a divine virtue. The man (a) ---possesses this quality is
the happiest person in the world. To be honest, man should have trustworthiness
(b) ---nobody trusts a liar. (c) ---. Allah helps the honest people. (d)
---children should be taught honesty from the very beginning of life. (e)
---they should be taught discipline.
Answer: (a) who; (b) because/since/as; (c) In fact/Moreover/Besides;
(d) So; (e) At the same time/In fine/Finally.
20) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors. [BB-2017]
Climate change means the changes in climate. (a)---, climate on earth
is constantly changing. (b)--- climate change, the weather pattern in any
specific region on earth (c)--- across the whole earth is changing. Human
activities are greatly responsible for it. We are cutting down trees for
habitation and agricultural purpose. (d)---, use of chemicals in industries
causes serious harm to the ozone layer. (e)---, there is a rapid increase in
temperature causing greenhouse effect.
Answer: (a) In fact/Actually; (b) Because of/Owing to/Due to; (c) as
well as/and; (d) Besides/In addition; (e) As a result/Consequently.
21) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors. [ChB-2019]
Many schools have a uniform (a)--- there are arguments for and against.
One argument is what to put on. (b)--- pupils were allowed to wear clothes
according to their own choice. (c)--- some clothes may not be suitable for
schools. (d)--- some of the students cannot afford to buy it. (e)---wearing a
school dress is not mandatory in every school.
Answer: (a) though/although/but; (b) Previously; (c) However; (d) In
addition/Moreover/Again; (e) That is why/So.
22) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors. [DjB-2019]
People usually want to have their own way. They want to think and act
(a)--- they like. (b)--- one cannot have one' s own way all the time. A person
cannot live in an environment without considering the interest of others (c)---
his own interest. People in society may take their own decision. (d)--- these
decisions ought not to be unjust (e)--- harmful to others.
Answer: (a) as; (b) However; (c) along with/beside(s)/as well as;
(d) But; (e) or.
23) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors. [All Board 2018]
a)--- taking food we should bear in mind b)---we do not eat just to
satisfy hunger or to feel the belly. We eat c)--- we can preserve our health.
some people living in the midst of plenty, do not eat the food they need for a
good health d)--- they have no knowledge of the science of health and
nutrition. e)---, they suffer from various diseases.
Answer: Before /while; b) that; c) so that ;d) as /because; e) so
24) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors: [DB-2017]
We know that trees are essential for all kinds of creatures. They give
us not only food (a)--- oxygen. They protect us from natural calamities. (b)---
they are called the saviour of our environment. (c)--- many people are not
aware of this. They cut down trees randomly. (d)---, forest lands are
shrinking. (e)--- people go on cutting down trees, one day there will be no
trees left for us.
Answer: a) but also; b) So; c) But ;d) Therefore; e) If.
25) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors: [RB-2017]
Ripa is a student of class ten. (a)--- she is meritorious, she never
takes pride in her merit. She is helpful to all. (b)--- any week student comes
to her with any problem, she tries to help him. She is respectful to the senior
(c)--- affectionate to the junior him. She is simple in behaviour (d)--- strict
in principle. (e)---, everyone loves her.
Answer: a) Though; b) If; c) and; d) but; e) So.
26) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors. [CB-2017]
21 February is a red-letter day in our national history. It is our
pride a)--- no nation of the world has ever fought for its language some
countries the way we fought. So, it has been now declared as the International
Mother Language Day. The proposal has been passed unanimously in the General
Assembly of the UNESCO b)--- pointed out c)--- the incident of 21 is related to
the Bangalees only. d)----the recognition of the day, e)---the International
Mother Language Day by UNESCO has upheld the prestige of Bangalees all over the
world.
Answer: a) that ;b) but; c) that ;d) At last; e) as.
27) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors. [JB- 2017]
Trees are very important (a)--- they produce Oxygen (b)--- is must for
man and all living beings. We must realize (c)--- they help us in many ways.
(d)---trees are less in number, there will be an increased amount of
carbon-di-oxide in the atmosphere (e)--- it will enhance the Greenhouse effect.
Answer: a) because; b) which; c) obviously; d) If ; e) that.
28) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors. [SB-2017]
None can deny the importance of tree plantation (a)--- our lives on
earth directly or indirectly depend on it. (b)--- it is a matter of sorrow that
we are cutting down trees indiscriminately. (c)--- trees are planted, soon our
country will turn into a desert (d)--- there will be an adverse change in the
climate. (e)--- we should plant more and more trees for our own sake.
Answer: a) as / because ;b) But; c) Unless ;d) when; e) So
/Therefore
29) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors. [BB-2017]
Rural life and urban life have many common sides. a)--- differences
between them are greater. Rural people do not have adequate educational and
medical facilities. b)---, they face the problem with their communication
network. c)--- the urban people enjoy a lot of educational and medical
facilities. d)--- the people of cities and towns enjoy a smooth and easy
communication system. e)--- there is a rush of people to come to cities from
villages every year.
Answer: a) But; b) For example; c) On the contrary ;d) Moreover; e)
As a result / So.
30) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors. [ChB-2017]
Global warming is increasing day by day (a)--- deforestation. We cut
down trees (b)--- never think of planting more trees. (c)---- human and other
living beings are in the threat of extinction. Time is coming (d) there will be
no tree left for us. (e)--- have to face the bitter consequences of
deforestation.
Answer: a) due to/for/because of ;b) but ;c) As a result; d) when
;e) Consequently /Then/So.
31) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors. [DjB-2017]
Globalization is a term (a)--- is commonly used by man (b)--- it is a
process of expanding trade and commerce all over the world creating global
development, we have conquered we can learn what is happening in the borderless
market. (c)--- global development, we have conquered the time (d)--- distance.
(e)---, we can learn what is happening in the farthest corner of the world.
Answer: a) which; b) Really; c) Owing to ;d) of ; e) As a result
32) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors. [DB-2016]
Gold is a bright precious metal. There are many metals cheaper (a)
---gold but look like it. They glitter well (b) ---fade in course of time.
Actually there are many people in our society (c) ---are outwardly gentle and
nice. But (d) ---a period of time, their real identity is revealed. (e) ---,
all that glitters is not gold.
Answer: (a) than: (b) but; (c) who; (d) after: (e) So/Actually/In
fact/Therefore.
33) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors. [RB-2016]
45. Honesty is a divine virtue. The man (a) ---possesses this quality
is the happiest person in the world. To be honest, man should have
trustworthiness (b) ---nobody trusts a liar. (c) ---. Allah helps the honest
people. (d) ---children should be taught honesty from the very beginning of
life. (e) ---they should be taught discipline.
Answer: (a) who; (b) because/since/as; (c) In fact/Moreover/Besides;
(d) So; (e) At the same time/In fine/Finally.
34) Complete the passage
with suitable connectors. [CB-2016]
Student life is the best time in life (a)--- almost every student is
free from cares (b)--- anxieties of life. He has nothing to do (c)--- study.
(d)--- a student, he should read novels, magazines, newspapers (e)---textbooks.
Answer: a) when / since; b) and; c) but / without/ except; d) As /
Being: e) besides / except / along with.
35) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors. [JB- 2016]
(a) ---Population problem is one of the greatest problems in our
country. (b) ---Bangladesh is a small country, it has a huge population. The
government finds it difficult to provide basic necessities. (c) ---it has
become a great concern to all. (d) ---solving this problem some necessary steps
should be taken. In this regard, general people should help the government. (e)
---the population growth is controlled, people will lead a happy life.
Answer: (a) Truly/At present/Undoubtedly/Nowadays; (b)
Though/Although; (c) So; (d) With a view to/For; (e) If.
36) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors: [ChB-2016]
Every citizen has some duties and responsibilities for his nation.
(a)--- most of the people are careless in this respect. People of this country
have achieved national identity at the cost of a great sacrifice (b)--- is
still evaluated nationally. (c)--- some selfish people never want to give them
recognition. d)--- we all should do some benevolent activities. e)--- we will
be guilty to the nation.
Answer: a) But; b) that/which; c) But; d) therefore; e) Otherwise
37) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors. [SB-2016]
a)---I were a rich man I would help others. People living under the
poverty line have the hope of better days b)--- they do not get c)--- they
dream of. d)--- their condition is getting from bad to worse. The only thing
e)--- they need is nothing but education.
Answer: a) If; b) but / though; c) what; d) So / This is why / In
fact; e) what/that/which.
38) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors. [BB-2016]
A hare is a very speedy animal. (a) ---, a tortoise moves very slowly.
(b) ---, it has a heavy shell on its back. (c) ---, its legs are short. (d)
---, it cannot move as fast as other animals. One morning a hare laughed at a
tortoise for its slow motion. The hare asked the tortoise to run a race. (e)
---‘the tortoise felt hurt, It agreed to the proposal of the hare.
Answer: (a) On the contrary/But/On the other hand; (b) Firstly; (c)
Secondly; (d) So/As a result; (e) Though/Although.
39) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors. [DjB- 2016]
An idle man does not do his work in right time. He puts off work of
today for tomorrow. A student (a) ---neglects his daily lessons is sure to
fail. A young man who idles away his time becomes a burden to the family (b)
---the society. His brain becomes the workshop of devils. It is said (c) ---the
devil tempts the busy man (d) ---the idle man tempts the devil. (e) ---everyone
should make the best use of time.
Answer: (a) who; (b) as well as/and; (c) that; (d)
whereas/and/but/while/on the other hand/on the contrary; (e) So/For this
reason.
40) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors. [DB-2015]
The foods that we eat can be divided into six kinds (a)--- what
substances they contain and (b)--- benefits they do to us. Fish, meat,, peas
and milk provide us with protein (c)--- builds our body and helps us grow.
(d)--- we do not take all these, we cannot grow well. Vitamins and mineral
salts protect us from diseases (e)--- keep us fit for work.
Answer: a) according to; b) what; c) which/that. d) If; e) and.
41) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors. [RB-2015]
(a) ---, there are some differences between practical knowledge and
bookish knowledge. (b) ---often they are thought to be the same. (c) ---a man
is educated in the truest sense, he will be able to lead a life completely
different from others. (d) --he can distinguish between right and wrong.
(e)---Education is very important.
Answer: (a) Undoubtedly/In fact; (b) But; (c) If/When; (d)
Besides/Therefore; (e) So/Thus.
42) Complete the passage
using suitable connectors. [CB-2015]
Once upon a time, there lived a fox (a) ---was very clever. He lived in
a jungle in a very hot country (b) ---Bangladesh. One day, (c) ---Mr Fox was
walking through the jungle, he fell into a trap. After trying very hard he
could get out of the trap (d) ---lost his tail. Without his tail, Mr Fox looked
very strange (e) ---he felt very sad and ashamed.
Answer: (a) which/that; (b) like; (c) while; (d) but; (e) as well
as/and/and so/for which.