sentence connectors for hsc 2023
1. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank space 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 book are those (j) –– have passed the test
of time.
2. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
Happiness lies in the mind of a man (a) ––. beauty lies in the eyes of
beholder.(b) –– we can say (c) –– happiness comprises a state of mind.
One thousand taka can give happiness to a poor man (d) –– it has no
importance for a millionaire.(e) ––, the source of happiness lies within
our ownselves.(f) –– we do some good work (g) –– gives happiness to
others. Our won happiness also increases by leaps and bounds. One way of
doing this is to find out and go out to those (h) –– may be in need of
our help. The highest form of happiness is derived when we help others
(i) –– give happiness to them. (j) –– in every religion great importance
is given to service of the poor and the needy.
3. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
There is a wise saying that a stitch in time saves nine. (a) ––, the
value of timely action is great. (b) –– it saves much labour and time.
(c) ––, it prevents loss of labour and time. (d) –– if the work of today
is put off for tomorrow, the load of work of tomorrow will be very
heavy. (e) –– that will demand a hurried action. (f) –– we know that
hurry does not lessen the volume of work. (g) –– .it increases the
volume. (h) ––, delay sometimes complicates the action.(i) –– it becomes
impossible to do the task. (j) ––, we should take timely and prompt
actions to avoid any difficulty in doing our respective duties.
4. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
Scientists have recently reported (a) –– the polar ice caps are melting.
This is (b) –– a rise in atmospheric temperatures known (c) –– the
“Greenhouse Effect”. According to Melvin, (d) –– won Nobel Prize for
earlier research, the carbon dioxide is primarily responsible for
temperature rise in the atmosphere. The carbon dioxide is given off (e)
–– coal and oil are burnt. This gas, accumulated in the atmosphere,
causes Greenhouse Effect. Consequently the ice in the north (f) –– south
poles is melting (g) –– may (h) –– lead to rise in sea levels (i) ––
could flood many areas of the world. (j) –– we take measures to stop the
ice melting, it may take years to control the rise in sea levels.
5. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
Mobile phone is one of the greatest inventions of modern science. It is
useful (a) –– in respect of communication (b) –– in many other ways. We
can enjoy videos, songs etc. on it. (c) ––, we can enjoy the programmes
of Radio and TV through it. (d) ––, its price is not so high. Common
people can buy it easily. (e) –– it has proved itself a very important
thing in our daily life. (f) –– it has dark aspects also. Young boys and
girls enjoy pornography (g) –– obscene things on it. (h) –– they are
getting morally depraved. (i) –– we must be careful about this thing.
(j) –– it will lead our young generation to the pit of darkness.
6. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
Once upon a time there lived a cobbler in a village. He lived from hand
to mouth. (a) –– he was not unhappy at all with his present condition.
(b) ––, he was very happy and satisfied with his condition of life. One
day a rich man came to his shop and learnt from him that he had no
savings for the future. (c) ––, the rich man became very astonished. (d)
––, he felt pity for the hardworking cobbler. (e) –– he wanted to give
the cobbler some money. (f) –– the cobbler did not want to take it, but
the man persisted. (g) –– the cobbler agreed and took the money home. He
went to bed as usual, but could not sleep at all. He was always
thinking that a thief might come to steal the money.(h) –– he kept
awake. (i) ––, he took the money and buried it under the floor. (j) ––,
he could not sleep for a single moment.
7. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
Drug addiction is a curse in modern age. (a) ––, it is the habit of
using unpresecribed medicine for exciting feelings. (b) ––, drug
addiction is found among the young generation. (c) –– it has engulfed
the whole nation. (d) –– , people of all ages have fallen victim to this
dangerous disease. (e) ––, drugs create some kind of dream––like
feelings. The drug takers forget everything for the time being. (f) –– ,
the influence of drugs also causes long sleep to the drug addicts. (g)
–– . the after effects of drug are many. (h) –– it is harmful not only
to the addicts but also to the whole society. (i) –– drug taking is a
disease, there should be given treatment to cure the addicts. (j) –– ,
parents and responsible authorities should be more alert to cure drug
addiction.
8. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank space 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 believe that honesty is the best
policy (e) –– dishonesty is the sing 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 build up their character.
9. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
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 service oriented. (f) ––. our students and youths have 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.
10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
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 it, we can certainly do it.
