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Directions (Q.1-10) Choose the appropriate phrase / connector from the given three options which can be used to form a single sentence from the two sentences given below , implying the same meaning as expresses in the statement sentences.

1. She was late. I was delayed.
   I. by chance
   II. similarly
   III. above all
   1) I , II
   2) II
   3) III
   4) II , III
   5) I
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation:
   She was late and I similarly was delayed
   
2. Ali worked hard. Karan hardly did any work at all.
   I. by default
   II. on the other hand
   III. in contrast
   1) II
   2) I
   3) I , III
   4) III
   5) II , III
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 5)
   Explanation:
   Ali worked hard. On the other hand/In contrast/ Karan hardly did any work at all.
   
3. Six is more than five; five is less than six.
   I. conversely
   II. despite
   III. henceforth
   1) III
   2) I , II
   3) II
   4) I
   5) I , III
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4)
   Explanation:
   Six is more than five; conversely, five is less than six.
   
4. He passed his exams. He he had some good news to tell his parents.
   I. hence
   II. consequently
   III. because
   1) II , III
   2) I
   3) I , II
   4) III
   5) II
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation:
   He passed his exams. Hence / Consequently, he had some good news to tell his parents.
   
5. He lacks self-confidence. He is unlikely to be successful.
   I. as a consequence
   II. nonetheless
   III. however
   1) III
   2) I
   3) I , II
   4) II
   5) I , III
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation:
   He lacks self-confidence. As a consequence, he is unlikely to be successful.
   
6. Ankit plays football. He runs a restaurant.
   I. besides
   II. but
   III. also
   1) I , III
   2) II
   3) III
   4) I
   5) II , III
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 1)
   Explanation:
   Ankit plays football. Besides/ Also, he runs a restaurant.
   
7. They’ll be here soon. Let’s have coffee.
   I. so
   II. meanwhile
   III. by chance
   1) I , II
   2) III
   3) II , III
   4) I
   5) II
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 5)
   Explanation:
   They’ll be here soon. Meanwhile, let’s have coffee.
   
8. Seema writes short stories. She writes articles for a newspaper.
   I. in addition
   II. thus
   III. as a result
   1) III
   2) I , III
   3) II , III
   4) I
   5) II
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4)
   Explanation:
   Seema writes short stories, in addition, she writes articles for a newspaper.
   
9. Mural is a highly talented musician. He has an extraordinary gift for music.
   I. indeed
   II. because
   III. afterwards
   1) II
   2) I
   3) II , III
   4) III
   5) I , II
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 1)
   Explanation:
   Mural is a highly talented musician. Indeed, he has an extraordinary gift for music.
   
10. He is quite wealthy. He is one of the richest men in Turkey.
    I. therefore
    II. infact
    III. as to say
    1) I , II
    2) III
    3) II
    4) I , II
    5) II , III
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – 3)
    Explanation:
    He is quite wealthy. In fact, he is one of the richest men in Turkey.