HSC English Grammar Connectors Board solution 2016-2019

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Question No 10

1.Dhaka Board-2019

Trees are a vital part of our environment. (a) --- , they bear a great impact on the climate. (b) ---, we are not kind and careful about them. (c) — we destroy trees at random. (d) ---- one day the country will bear the consequence of greenhouse effect. (e) -- ours is an agricultural country, our economy depends on agriculture: (f)--- -, trees play a vital role on our climate. (g) ------- trees keep soil strong and protect it. (h) —, trees save us from flood and many other natural calamities. (i)--- , trees provide us timber which is of great use specially in construction works and for making furniture. (j)---- , trees are our best friends.

Answer: (a) In fact /Actually; (b) Yet/But; (c) Rather; (d) As a result/This is why/ consequently; (e)As/since (f) Besides/moreover/In addition;(g) Again/Besides; (h) next; (i) Furthermore; (j) Thus.

2.Jashore Board -2019

Unemployment is a great problem in our country. (a)—, it is the burning question of the day. (b) - almost all the countries of the world suffer from the curse of unemployment problem. (c) ----Bangladesh is the worst sufferer of this so called problem. (d) ---- nowhere in the world this problem is so acute as in our country. (e)---- there are many reasons behind it. (f) ---- Our country is industrially backward. (g) --- our system of education fails to give a student an independent start of life. (h) -- it has little provision for vocational training. (i) - --our students and youths have false sense of dignity. (j) ----- they run after jobs blindly.

Answer: (a) In fact/Also/Indeed/Actually/Really (b) Now/At present. (c) But/However; (d) But/Truly; (e) However. (f) Firstly/ For example; (g) Besides/Secondly; (h) Actually/Thirdly; (i) Again/In addition/Fourthly. (j) Therefore/So/Hence/Finally/Lastly/Eventually.

3. Dinajpur Board 2016 Sylhet Board 2017 Jashore 2019

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 believed that honesty is the best policy (e)---- dishonesty is the sign 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..

Answer : (a) who/that; (b) because/as/since; (c) but; (d) So/Therefore; (e) and/whereas/on the other hand; (f) But/On the contrary; (g) when; (h) so/therefore; (i) and; (j) when/so that.

4. Cumilla Board 2019

Unemployment is a great curse. (a) --- all the countries of the world suffer from the curse. (6) -- 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 not 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.

Answer: : (a) in fact /now-a-days/nearly/almost; (b) But/However; (c) Actually/Therefore/Really; (d) For example/Firstly/At first; (e) Besides/Secondly; (f) Moreover/Thirdly; (g) So/As a result/For that/For this; (h) However/Anyway/Of course/Neverthless; (i) Moreover/Besides/For that/For this; (j) In addition/Above all/Finally/At last.

5. Chattogram Board 2019

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.

Answer:  (a) such as/like; (b) firstly/moreover/besides/also; (c)secondly/moreover/besides/furthermore; (d) not only/both; (e) but also/and; (f) So/therefore/hence/for this (g) but; (h) so/such; (i) but/however; (j) If.

6. Sylhet Board

Education is essential in our life. (a) -- we are not properly educated, we cannot live an honorable life in society. It teaches us (b) -- how to earn but also how to spend. (c)---- it teaches (d)- - to live in amity with others in society. (e)----, we must get proper education. (f) ---- we should bear in mind (g) --- education is not only what we learn at educational institutions but also (h) --- we learn outside these institutions. (i) —, education is a lifelong process. It begins just after our birth (j) --ends only in death.

Answer : (a) If; (b) not only; (c) in fact; (d) how; (e) so; (f) on the other hand; (g) that; (h) what; (i) in fact/in fine/in brief; (j) and.

7. Barishal Board 2019

We should always keep in mind (a)--- all kinds of physical exercise are not suitable for all. (b) --- different people have different capacities (c) --- harder exercise (d) ---- Wrestling and gymnastics are suitable for young people (e)---- they have energy to perform them. Weaker and old people should take the milder exercise (f) ---- walking jogging and free hand exercise. Over exercise never does good (g) ---- it breaks down the health. (h) ---- we should always take those exercises (i) -----would suit us. Physical exercise is important for the preservation of good health. It (j)----builds our character.

Answer; (a) that; (b) For/Because; (c) For example/For instance; (d) like/such as; (e) as/since/because; (f) like/such as; (g) rather/instead; (h) So/As a result/Therefore; (i) which/that; (j) also.

8. Dinajpur Board 2019

We cannot walk on a road in the darkness without light. (a)---- , we cannot step forward in our life without education (b)---- , throughout the ages, education has always been compared to light and (c) --- ignorance has been compared to darkness. (d) -- the light of education enlightens us. (c)--- - it broadens our mind and widens our outlook. (f)---- , it is education which helps us to become a good citizen. (g) ---- education creates good citizens and ensures the smooth development of a country, (h) ignorance stands on the way of development of an individual. (i)--- - ignorance has a detrimental effect on the overall development of a nation. (j) --- we should come forward to educate every single person of our country and thereby, ensure the development of our country.

Answer: (a) Similarly; (b) So/Therefore; (c) on the other hand; (d) Certainly/actually; (e) Besides; (f) Surely/Again; (g)Therefore/Thus/; (h) On the other hand; (i) Hence/Moreover/However; (j)So.

9. Alim Exam 2019

Education is essential in our life. (a) - we are not properly educated, we cannot live an honourable life in society. It teaches us (b) -- how to earn but also how to spend (c)---, It teaches (d) -- to live in amity with others in society. (e) --- We must get proper education. (f) -- we should bear in mind (g) -- education is not only what we learn of educational institutions. (h)--- , we can learn outside of these institutions. (i) - education is a lifelong process. It begins just after our birth (j) --ends only with death.

Answer: (a) If; (b) not only; (c) properly; (d) how; (e) so; (f) But; (g) that; (h) On the other hand; (i) Actually; (j)And/which.

10 HSC Exam 2018 Ka Set

Many people think that money can do everything in life. (a) -- it is a must for our life, it is not the thing that necessarily brings happiness. (b) -- it is absolutely a psychological matter. The person who is contended with what he gets and (c)--he has is really happy. Money can do something with happiness (d) --- it cannot give us happiness. (e) --- , we can see that the richest men of our society are not the happiest men. (f)--- they lead a life burdened with cares and anxieties (g) --- pass sleepless nights. (h) ---- there are a large number of poor men(i) - ---are happy and enjoy a sound sleep (j)----- money cannot ensure happiness.

Answer: (a) Though; (b) In fact; (c) what; (d) but; (e) For example; (f) Moreover; (g) and; (h) On the other hand; (i) who; (j) Therefore/So.

11. Jashore Board 2016 HSC Exam 2018 Kha Set

Time and tide wait for none. (a) ---- no one can stop the onward march of time. (b) ----- , we should not waste a single moment in vain (c) ---- we should make proper use of every single moment of time. (d)--the students should understand the value of time. It is a matter of great regret that some of the students pass their valuable time in Facebook. (e) --- they kill their time. (f) --- they cannot prepare their lessons well (g)--they always have a poor preparation for their examination. (h) --- they cannot do well in the examination. (i) -- they do not stop wasting time. (j) ---- they continue to waste their time using Facebook till it is too late for them.

Answer: (a) In fact; (b) So; (c) and; (d) Again; (e) Thus; (f) Besides; (g) consequently; (h) As a result; (i) Yet; (j) If.

12. Alim Exam 2018

Bangladesh is mainly an agricultural country. (a) ---- her economy and prosperity depend on agriculture. (b) - our agriculture depends on the mercy of nature. (c)-----, if there is sufficient rain, people can plough the lands and sow seeds in time. (d) ----they can reap a good harvest (e)----, if it does not rain in time, the farmers cannot grow the crops easily and they do not have good harvest. (f) ----, without water our agriculture is lifeless. The rain is not always beneficial to our agriculture. (g) ----, sometimes it rains so much that it causes floods. (h) ---- our crops go under water and most often, they are totally destroyed. (i) ---- the farmers so constitute the most part of our professional people, lose everything. (j) ---- we can safely conclude that our economy depends on rain.

Answer: (a) For this/Hence; (b) However/But/Anyway; (c) Therefore; (d) Though; (e) yet; (f) so; (g) For example; (h) As a result; (i) Consequently; (j)) In fine/In a word/After all.

13. Dhaka Board 2017

Mobile phone has added a new dimension in our communication system. It has made the world closer to us. (a)---- it has made worldwide communication easier. We use it for our day to day communication. (b)----, it has been a part and parcel in our life as we cannot go for a single day without using it. We use it for rapid communication. (c)----, mobile phone is not free from defect. It has some negative sides as well. (d) ----, excessive use of mobile phone may damage our hearing power, (e)------, it is a means of money wastage. (f)---- - it is seen that many underworld crimes are being done with the use of mobile network. (g)-----, the radiation from mobile phone may cause cancer to the users. (h)--- , we are aware of these harmful effects. (i) --, we are not aware of using the mobile phone. (j) ---- we must have to be conscious of the negative impact of mobile phone.

Answer: (a) Now/Nowadays/besides; (by So/Thus/therefore/ in fact; (c) But; (d) For example/ For instance/ Firstly; (e) Secondly/Further; (f) Thirdly/Moreover; (g)Besides/ finally; (h) However; (i) But/ Yet/ still, (j) So/ Therefore.

14. Rajshahi Board 2017

Man is a social being. (a)----man cannot live alone. (b) ----- man has been living together from time immemorial. Living in society is not an easy task. We have to follow certain rules and regulations of the society. (c) ---- , we should be cooperative. (d)----, we must help others when they are in need. (e) --- we have to be careful not to hurt others by our words or activities. (f) ---- we must control our emotions and behave rationally with others. (g)--- , we should not think and live only for us. (h) ----, we should always think and work for the betterment of the society. (i) ---, we should remain prepared to sacrifice our lives for the greater interest of the society, (j) ---- sacrificing our lives for the society makes us immortal.

Answer: (a) So; (b) For this reason/In fact/That is why/As a result/ However; (c) At first/Firstly; (d) So/ In other words; (e) Then/After that/Secondly; (f) Besides/So; (g) Secondly/Moreover/ Thirdly/ On the contrary/ Besides; (h) Rather/Instead; (i) Finally/Moreover; (j) In fine/Thus/In fact/Finally/Last of all

15. Cumilla Board 2017

Trees are a vital part of our environment. (a) ---- they bear a great impact on the climate. (b) ---- We are not careful about them, (c)-----, we destroy trees at random. (d)---- , one day the country will bear the consequence of greenhouse effect. (e) -----Ours is an agricultural country, our economy depends on it. (f)----, our agriculture is dependant on rain. (g) --- trees play a vital role on our climate. (h) ---, trees keep the soil strong. (i)--- trees save us from flood (j) ---- many other natural calamities.

Answer: (a) Moreover; (b) But; (c) On the other hand; (d) As a result; (e) As/Since; (f) In addition/ Moreover / Besides; (g) So/ Therefore; (h) Besides / Moreover/ In addition; (i) Again/ Moreover; (j) and.

16. Chattogram Board 2017

Rangpur Town Hall is a place of cultural activities. (a) -- in 1971 it became a torture cell used by the Pakistani army. (b) --- the army brought here innocent Bangalees.  After that they started to bring Bangalee women here. Among them Mansura Begum was one who was the wife of a freedom fighter. (c) — she was young and beautiful, she drew the attention of local collaborators. (d) ---- they informed the Pakistani army. (e) — the Pakistani army abducted Mansura. On the day of occurrence Pakistani soldiers surrounded her house. (f) - they searched her husband who joined the Mikti Bahini, (g)---- they found her father-in-law. They started to beat him mercilessly. The old man got unconscious. (h) ---- the barbarous soldiers did not stop beating him. Mansura rushed to her father-in-law, grabbed his bleeding body and begged the military not to kill him. (i) -- they did not listen to her. They picked up the old man on the military truck. (j) ---they pulled and dragged Mansura on to the truck.

Answer: (a) But; (b) At that time; (c) As; (d)And; (e) So; (f) Then; (g) There; (h) Yet; (i) But; (j) Also.

17. Barishal Board 2017

Water is a vital element of environment (a) ---- this element is polluted in many ways. (b)---- farmers use chemical fertilizers and insecticides in their field. (c)-----rain and flood wash away these chemicals, they get mixed with water in rivers, canals and ponds (d) ----pollute it. (e)-----, mills and factories throw their poisonous chemicals and waste product into water. (f) ---- water vehicles also pollute water by dumping food waste and human waste into it. (g) -- in sanitary latrines and unsafe drains also contribute to water pollution. Water is called life. (h) --- We can not allow this pollution to continue. We have to raise an awareness about it. (i)---- laws should be enforced strictly. (j)---- we fail to check water pollution, we will suffer.

Answer: (a) but; (b) Firstly! First; (c) When/As; (d) and; (e) Secondly/second/moreover/besides; (f) Moreover/besides/ furthermore/ thirdly; (g) Finally/ultimate/again; (h) Se/for this/therefore; (i) In this respect/ therefore/ moreover; (j) If.

18. Dinajpur Board 2017

It was the night before my math exam in the 2nd semester. I could not do better in the math exam of 1st semester. (a) --, I was really serious about the exam. (b)------- , I was careful enough not to spend a single moment in vain. But the night did not pass smoothly at all (c) -- it was full of mishaps (d)---- , the electricity went out. I waited for it for about an hour, however, there was no sign of its coming. (e) ---- I lighted a candle and began to study again. The flickering light of the candle was creating problems for me. Soon, I began to feel a bad headache. I really wanted to get rid of it. (f) ----- I left my reading room and stood in the balcony for some time. I began to feel better, but could not stay there for long. (g)---- , I left the place. (h)---- -, I went to my reading room again. (i)----- , to add to my gladness the electricity came. I could finish my study within two hours. (j) ----I went to bed with a happy mind.

Answer: (a) So/Therefore/Hence; (b) Besides/Moreover/Rather; (c) Actually/truly speaking; (d) Suddenly/All on a sudden (e) Then (f) So (g) Soon/After a little while (h) However (i) At that time/ At tins moment (j)Finally

19. Alim Examination 2017

Parents are the very essence of our existence in the earth. (a)----- there is nobody as dear to us as our parents. (b) ---- there comes the issue of duty and responsibility. (c)---- there are responsibilities of the parents. (d) ---- , it is parent's responsibility to teach their children each and everything required for developing as a human being and guide them accordingly. (e)----- , it is from the parents that a person learns his first lesson. (f)----- , we see a deep influence of parents in shaping the character of a person. (g)---- there is duty to parents by the children (h) ------, we should obey their each and every command. (i)----- , we should not disobey them or behave rudely with them, rather we should take care of them in their old age (j) ----  after their death, it is our responsibility to pray for them so that the Almighty may keep their souls in peace.

Answer: (a) So; (b)As a matter of fact; (c) On the one hand; (d) For instance; (e) Thus; (f) Hence; (g) On the other hand; (h) Firstly; (i) Then/secondly; (j) Finally.

20. Dhaka Board 2016

A lion was drinking water from a brook (a) ----- a lamb was also drinking water from the down stream of the same brook. The lion saw the lamb and decided to devour įt. (b) -----he was thinking about how to accomplish his evil design. (c)---- he hit upon a plan. (d) ------the lion complained that the lamb was disturbing him by muddying water. But the lamb said that he was drinking water from down stream. (e)-----the questions of muddying water on his part did not arise here. (f)---- - the lamb argued that it was the lion that was muddying the water for him as he drinking water upstream. (g)----the lion retorted that the lamb spoke ill of him a year ago. (h) ----- the lamb said that he was not born a year ago. The lion grew into a rage. (i) ----- he said that perhaps his father spoke ill of him last year. (j)----the lion had the right to take revenge and kill the lamb.

Answer : (a) where; (b) So; (c) So; (d) Then; (e) Therefore; (f) But; (g) Afterwards; (h) Then; (i) After that; (j) So.

21. Rajshahi Board 2016

(a)---- I was walking along the road the other day, I happened to notice a small brown leather purse lying on the pavement. I picked it up and opened it to see (b) ---- I could find out the owner's name. There was nothing inside. It (c) --- some small change and a rather old photograph a picture of a woman and a young girl about twelve years old who looked like the woman's daughter. I put the photograph back (d) - took the purse to the Police station. (e) --I handed it to the sergeant in charge. Before I left, the sergeant made a note of my name and address in case the owner of the purse wanted to write and thank me. That evening I went to have dinner with an uncle and aunt of mine. They had also invited another person, a young woman, (f)---- there would be four people at table. The young woman's face was familiar (g)-----I could not remember where I had seen it. I was quite sure (h) ---- we had not met before. (i) ----- conversation, however, the young woman happened to mark that she had lost her purse that afternoon. I at once remembered where I had seen her face. She was the young woman in the photograph (j )-- -- she was now much older.

Answer : (a) While; (b)if; (c) only; (d) arid; (e) Then; (f) So; (g) but;(h) that; (i) During; (j) but.

22. Cumilla Board 2019

Mobile phone has become an essential gadget for everybody. (a)--- it has become very popular. (b) ---- it has created a number of problems. It has (c) --- advantages (d) --- disadvantages. (e) ----- it helps to connect people. (f)- -- it helps to exchange information. (g)- -- it can be used for various purposes. (h)-- - it has a few disadvantages (i) --- can cause a lot of troubles. ().------ its advantages are more than its disadvantages.

Answer: (a) Thus; (b) But; (c) not only/ both; (d) but also / and; (e) For instance; (f) Moreover; (g) So; (h) But/ On the other hand; (i) which; (j) Definitely/Certainly.

23. Chattogram Board 2016

Bangladesh in mainly an agricultural country. (a)---- , her economy and prosperity depend on the agriculture. (b)---- , our agriculture depends on the mercy of nature. (c)------ , if there is sufficient rain, people can plough their lands and sow seeds in time. (d) ---- they can reap a good harvest. (e)--- --, if it does not rain in time, the farmers cannot grow the crops easily and they do not have good harvest. (f) ----without water our agriculture is lifeless. The rain is not always beneficial to our agriculture. (g)—, sometimes it rains so much that it causes floods. (h) ---, our crops go under water and most often, they are totally destroyed. (i)----- the farmers who constitute the most part of our professional people, lose everything. (j)--- - we can safely conclude that our economy depends on rain.

Answer: (a) Therefore; (b) But; (c) So; (d) And; (e) But; (f) On the other hand; (g) Certainly; (h) As a result; (I) Then; (j) So.

24. Sylhet Board 2016

The gifts of science are uncountable. (a) ----- we cast our eyes, we see the wonders of science. Satellite TV channels are the means through (b) --- we can see and hear the events (c) --- are happening all over the world. (d)---- , today we have specialized satellite channels on almost every interest. (e) ---- people now have more choices and more freedom about television programmes. Satellite channels help us a lot by reporting on climatic conditions of different parts of the world. (f )------, we can be aware of storms, cyclones and tidal bores. (g)----- satellite channels are helping us to a great extent to enrich our own culture and tradition. (h) -- satellite channels are playing a favourable role, it is (i) ---- doing harm to our young and new generation. (j)--- still we cannot deny the immense benefits we are getting from satellite channels.

Answer ; (a) When; (b) which; (c) what; (ci) Even; (e) So; (f) As a result; (g) Now; (h) As; (i) also; (j) Yet.

25. Barishal Board 2016

Time is a special resource that you cannot store or save for future use. (a) --- it is managed properly to gain success. The skills of managing time properly are called time management skills. (b) --- these skills are necessary for job hunting and career success. (c) --- it is essential to improve these skills (d) ---- there are several useful strategies that can be used to improve your time management skills. (e)-- -- have clear goal in mind. (f) --- set up your priorities. (g) ----block out time for your high priority activities first and protect that time from interruptions. (h) --- set a deadline to do them and try your best to stick to it (i) --- your skills will help you avoid stress in completing any work successfully (j) --reward yourself when the job is done.

Answer: (a) So; (b) and; (c) Therefore; (d and; (e) Thus; (f) After that; (g) Then; (h) So; (i) Then; (j) and.