Chapter Thirty 38: Sentence Connectors and Linkers

Chapter Thirty-Eight Assessment

Grand Exercises on Sentence Connectors and Linkers

A comprehensive 70-mark interactive evaluation testing multiple-choice options, functional categorization, grammar corrections, and contextual passage completion.

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Part 1 (MCQs)

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Part 2A (Categories)

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Part 2B (Corrections)

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Part 3 (Passages)

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Total Grand Score

Part 1 (15 Marks)

Multiple Choice Questions

Select the correct connector or linker to complete each sentence (1 mark each).

Part 2A (5 Marks)

Category Identification

Identify the functional category (e.g., Purpose, Concession, Reason, Result, Condition) of the underlined connector/linker in each sentence (1 mark each).

Part 2B (10 Marks)

Grammar & Usage Correction

Identify and fix the incorrect connector/linker in each sentence by typing the correct replacement word/phrase (1 mark each).

Part 3 (40 Marks)

Contextual Passage Completion

Fill in the blanks across four complete passages with appropriate connectors or linkers from the passage context (40 blanks, 1 mark each).

Passage 1: Reading Books & Intellect (10 Marks)

Reading books develops human intellect. (a) --select--indeedhoweverbecause books are called man's best friends. A reader gains knowledge from books; (b) --select--moreoverunlessalthough he learns about different cultures and civilizations. (c) --select--howeverthereforelikewise many people nowadays spend more time on electronic devices than on reading books. They become addicted to social media; (d) --select--consequentlybesidesif their reading habit decreases gradually. (e) --select--undoubtedlywhereasotherwise good books can change a person's mentality positively. Books teach morality and humanity; (f) --select--moreoverdespitelest they inspire people to do noble deeds. (g) --select--thereforein spite ofsimilarly students should develop the habit of reading books regularly. (h) --select--similarlywhereasdue to parents should encourage their children to read storybooks from childhood. (i) --select--above allunlessotherwise books play a vital role in shaping personality. (j) --select--thusalthoughlest everyone should read books regularly.

Passage 2: Trees & Environmental Sustainability (10 Marks)

Trees are very important for our environment. (a) --select--becausehowevertherefore they help maintain ecological balance by absorbing carbon dioxide. They provide us with fruits, timber, and medicine; (b) --select--moreoverunlessthough they give shelter to birds and animals. (c) --select--howeverthusso many people cut down trees indiscriminately for personal gain. Forests are disappearing rapidly; (d) --select--thereforebesidesalthough natural disasters are increasing. (e) --select--nowadaysotherwiselest global warming has become a serious threat to the world. (f) --select--sodespitewhereas people should plant more trees to save the environment. Trees also beautify nature; (g) --select--similarlyunlessdue to they make our surroundings peaceful and attractive. (h) --select--moreovernonethelessalthough trees prevent soil erosion and maintain rainfall. (i) --select--undoubtedlylestunless trees are called the best friends of human beings. (j) --select--thereforehoweverwhereas we must protect trees for our own existence.

Passage 3: Water Conservation & Pollution (10 Marks)

Water is essential for life. (a) --select--becausehoweverotherwise no living being can survive without water. We use water for drinking, cooking, and washing; (b) --select--whileunlessdespite farmers use it for irrigation. (c) --select--howeverthereforeas a result many people waste water thoughtlessly. They leave taps running unnecessarily; (d) --select--thereforealthoughbesides a huge amount of water is wasted every day. (e) --select--nowadayslestunless pure drinking water is becoming scarce in many regions. Rivers and canals are being polluted; (f) --select--consequentlywhereasdespite aquatic life is under threat. (g) --select--thereforealthoughunless people should become conscious about water conservation. (h) --select--besideswhereasdue to governments should take strict measures against water pollution. (i) --select--undoubtedlylestotherwise safe water is necessary for healthy living. (j) --select--thushoweverunless we should not misuse this valuable resource.

Passage 4: Climate Change Action (10 Marks)

Climate change is a global threat. (a) --select--thereforehoweverunless many countries are trying to reduce carbon emission. Some nations are developing renewable energy sources, (b) --select--whereasthereforebesides others are still dependent on fossil fuels. (c) --select--althoughconsequentlyhence scientists are warning people about the dangers, many ignore their advice. (d) --select--as a resultotherwiselest natural disasters are increasing day by day. Floods and cyclones destroy lives and property; (e) --select--sodespitewhereas governments should take effective measures immediately. (f) --select--for exampleconsequentlyunless planting more trees can help reduce global warming. (g) --select--besideswhereasdue to people should avoid wasting electricity and water. (h) --select--moreoveralthoughlest students can play an important role in creating awareness. (i) --select--ifunlessalthough we all work together, we may save the planet. (j) --select--in briefwhereaslest everyone should become conscious from today.

Chapter Thirty-Eight Assessment · Connectors and Linkers Module