English Questions: Sentence Connectors Set 36 (Mains Pattern)

Directions (Q.1-10):Choose the option which when used to start a sentence combines both the below sentences in one.

1. India is in a transitive phase of implementing pollution standard norms. That, makes it imperative for India to look at introducing efficient ways of transportation.
   I. While phasing out
   II. Given that India is
   III. For efficient ways of

   I,II
   III
   II,III
   II
   None of the above
   Option D
   Given that India is in a transitive phase of implementing pollution standard norms, it is imperative for India to look at introducing efficient ways of transportation.

    

2. Any change in oil prices has knock-on effects on almost every sector such as food, manufacturing, transport and infrastructure. Such has been the nature of the Indian economy.
   I. The nature of the
   II. Oil pricing has to be
   III. Effects on every sector
   I,III
   III
   I
   II,III
   None of the above
   Option C
   The nature of the Indian economy is such that any change in oil prices has knock-on effects on almost every sector such as food, manufacturing, transport and infrastructure.

    

3. You cannot choose to act neutral in a situation of injustice. It’ll imply that you have chosen the side of the oppressor.
   I. If in a situation
   II. If you are acting
   III. The side of the oppressor
   I,III
   II
   I,II
   II,III
   None of the above
   Option C
   If you are acting neutral in a situation of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.

    

4. For many youngsters, Right to Education still remains elusive across the country. There are good samaritans striving to ensure that students get education they deserve.
   I. At a time when
   II. In order to ensure
   III. While there’s good
   I,III
   I,II
   III
   II,III
   Option B
   At a time when Right to Education still remains elusive to many youngsters,there are good samaritans striving to ensure that students get education they deserve.

    

5. The competition is increasing in every sector. Today’s companies are looking for better equipped candidates.
   I. Equipped with
   II. More the companies look
   III. With competition increasing
   II
   I,III
   III
   I
   None of the above
   Option C
   With competition increasing, today’s companies are looking for better equipped candidates.

    

6. Mechanical engineering has eased our everyday activities. It has created technologies that are essential for modern life.
   I. Having created
   II. Essentially the
   III. By creating
   I,III
   II,III
   I,II
   I
   None of the above
   Option A
   Having created technologies that are essential for modern life, mechanical engineering has eased our everyday activities.

    

7. Nothing in life is as certain or rational as we play it out to be. So, prepared to be surprised more often.
   I. We play out to being
   II. It’s surprising
   III. Be prepared to be
   I,II
   II,III
   III
   I,III
   None of the above
   Option C
   Be prepared to be surprised often as nothing in life is as certain or rational as we play it out to be.

    

8. Behind every book, a friend is seen peeping, and through the pages of every book, a teacher is found taking his or her class. That is why a man in the company of books can never feel alone.
   I. Having been in the
   II. A man in the company
   III. Through the company of books
   III
   I,II
   I
   II
   None of the above
   Option D
   A man in the company of books can never feel alone, because behind every book, a friend is seen peeping, and through the pages of every book, a teacher is found taking his or her class.

    

9. Many leaders when come to power for the first time declare their determination to eradicate corruption. Soon they themselves become corrupt and start amassing huge wealth.
   I. Sooner or later
   II. Eradicating corruption
   III. The moment leaders come to
   I,II
   III
   I
   II,III
   None of the above
   Option B
   The moment leaders come to power for the first time, become corrupt and start amassing huge wealth despite declaring their determination to eradicate corruption.

    

10. A high degree of political will and administrative commitment is required to build a cadre of dedicated professionals in the government. It will help in setting up sound public service delivery mechanism.
    I. Dedicating professionals of
    II. Building a cadre of
    III. The requirement in helping
    III
    II,III
    II
    I,II
    None of the above
    Option C
    Building a cadre of dedicated professionals in the government requires a high degree of political will and administrative commitment, which will help in setting up sound public service delivery mechanism.