English Questions

In the question given below two statements are given. Connect them by choosing the word given in options in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning



1.   I. The heatwave was forecast to end soon.
      II. It was raining the very next day.

            1. lest
            2. although
            3. however
            4. indeed
            5. if and when

Answer – 4. indeed


Explanation:
The heatwave was forecast to end soon and, indeed, it was raining the very next day.




2.   I.The Statue of Liberty is a famous landmark.
      II. Everyone knows where it is and what it represents.


         1. not only
         2. likewise
         3. such that
         4. therefore
         5. as if

Answer – 3. such that

Explanation:
“Such that” is similar to “so.” It expresses a quality that is large or small in amount. It’s used with adjectives that come before nouns.
The Statue of Liberty is such a famous landmark that everyone knows where it is and what it represents.





3.    I. Some people will complain.
       II. They have no genuine grievance
      
         1. whenever
         2. even if
         3. although
         4. hardly
         5. no matter

Answer – 2. even if

Explanation:
“Even if ” is used to describe a situation that is true, no matter what the facts are. It’s similar to “despite.”
Some people will complain even if they have no genuine grievance.





4.   I. The bullet train project has boosted railways luxury tourism.
      II. It has destroyed many farmer’s life who were compensated very cheaply for their lands.


             1. On account of
             2. But
             3. On the other hand
             4. Despite
             5. Barely


Answer – 3. On the other hand

Explanation:
“On the other hand” is used to show two sides of an issue. It’s similar to “conversely,” but it doesn’t always describe an opposite situation
The bullet train project has boosted railways luxury tourism; on the other hand it has destroyed many farmer’s life who were compensated very cheaply for their lands.





5.          I. The heat is on.
             II. The election is only a week away.


                   1. such that
                   2. now that
                   3. due to
                   4. on the other hand
                   5. not only

Answer – 2. now that

Explanation:
“Now that” describes a situation that is true and allows for the possibility of something else to happen. It’s often used to describe a cause and effect relationship.
The heat is on now that the election is only a week away.