English: Sentence Connectors Questions Set 14

Directions: Select the phrase/connector from the given three options which can be used in the beginning (to start the sentence) to form a single sentence from the two sentences given below, implying the same meaning as expressed in the statement sentences.

1. The ruling congress is the principal opposition of Hindu nationalist party. It is becoming the target of regional, linguistic and casteist groups that are resisting homogeneous Hindu religious identity.
   i. while the ruling …….
   ii. Since the ruling…..
   iii. Because of the ruling
   A) Only i
   B) Only ii
   C) Only iii
   D) All of the above
   E) None of these.
   
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     Option A
   Explanation:
   while the ruling Congress remains its principal opposition, the Hindu nationalist party is becoming the target of regional, linguistic and casteist groups that are resisting homogenous Hindu religious identity. 
   
2. In India majority of the population does not always understand what privacy means. Modern Indian languages do not seem to have an exact word which captures the meaning of privacy.
   i. In view of……..
   ii. Since modern Indian….
   iii. While a majority….
   A) Only i
   B) Only ii
   C) Only iii
   D) Both i & ii
   E) Both ii & iii
   
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     Option  B
   Explanation:
   Since modern Indian languages do not have an exact meaning of privacy so a majority of the population finds it difficult to comprehend it’s meaning
   
3. India was just one of 43 countries to present report on the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the UN this year.  It was the most anticipated report among all.
   i. Although India was ….
   ii. Being implemented ….
   iii. In view of …
   A) All of these
   B) All except iii
   C) Both i & ii
   D) Only i
   E) Only ii
   
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     Option D
   Explanation:
   Although India was just one of 43 countries  to present report on the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) this year, it was the most anticipated report
   
4. The bill, the Data (Privacy and Protection) Bill, 2017, is already on the table. Activists are still dubious over it’s  impasse among the legislators this time.
   i. It is doubtful …..
   ii. Due to the bill…….
   iii. Being tabled in……..
   A) Both i & ii
   B) Only i
   C) Both i & iii
   D) All except i
   E) None of these
   
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     Option B
   Explanation:
   It is doubtful if the bill the Data (Privacy and Protection) finds a through legislators because it is already tabled.
   
5. Charlie Gard was born with an extremely rare mitochondrial DNA disorder. He has been in a hospital for months. 
   i. Being born with…………………..
   ii. To keep a check…………….
   iii. Since he has been…….
   A) Only ii
   B) Only ii
   C) Both i & iii
   D) Only i
   E) None of these.
   
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     Option D
   Explanation:
   Being born with extremely rare mitochondrial DNA disorder, Charlie Gard has been hospitalised for months.
   
6. The Centre promotes Sovereign Gold Bonds. The Centre shouldn’t ignore the risks from Sovereign Gold Bonds.
   i. The Centre shouldn’t………….
   ii. In view of……………….
   iii. Since The…………………
   A) Only i
   B) Only ii
   C) Only iii
   D) All of these
   E) None of these
   
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     Option D
   Explanation:
   The Centre shouldn’t ignore the risks from Sovereign Gold Bonds as it tries to promote them.
   In view of promoting Sovereign Gold Bonds, The Centre shouldn’t ignore the risks
   Since The Centre promotes Sovereign Gold Bonds so it shouldn’t ignore the risks
   
7. The Supreme Court banned Pakistan’s Nawaz Sharif from sitting in the National Assembly over corruption allegations. He couldn’t continue as prime minister.
   i. In view of….
   ii. After the Supreme Court….
   iii. Being banned…
   A) Only i
   B) Only ii
   C) Only iii
   D) All of these
   E) None of these
   
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     Option E
   
8. China is rapidly building up its cloud-computing capacity. Chinese academics surpass their American peers.
   i. To surpass….
   ii. By building the……….
   iii. Since chinese academics…
   A) Only i
   B) Only ii
   C) Only iii
   D) All of these
   E) None of these
   
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     Option B
   Explanation:
   By building the cloud computing capacity rapidly it is very likely that Chinese academics surpass their American peers.
   
9. The 17 journalists were the core of the editorial staff ofCumhuriyet, Turkey’s oldest newspaper. The trail of the 17 journalists began on July 24th.
   i. The 17 journalists whose…………
   ii. Although the 17 journalists were……….
   iii. In view of the trail …
   A) Only i
   B) Only ii
   C) Only iii
   D) All of these
   E) None of these.
   
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     Option A
   Explanation:
   The 17 journalists whose trial began on July 24th were the core of the editorial staff ofCumhuriyet, Turkey’s oldest newspaper .
   
10. The American writer Selig Harrison published India: The Most Dangerous Decades. He feared “the collapse of the Indian state into regional components” ruled by communists.
    i. The American writer Selig Harrison publishe…….
    ii. Being feared with….
    iii. Fearing the collapse………
    A) All except i
    B) Both i & iii
    C) Only iii
    D) Only i
    E) Both ii & iii
    
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      Option D
    Explanation:
    The American writer Selig Harrison published India: The Most Dangerous Decades after fearing collapse of the Indian state into regional components
    

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