Select the 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 as expressed in the statement sentence. My brother fights with me a lot. He is my best friend. 1. Since 2. Still 3. Neither...nor.
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Connector Analysis for Sentence Joining
The task is to combine two sentences, "My brother fights with me a lot." and "He is my best friend.", into one sentence using a suitable connector from the given options. The combined sentence must retain the original meaning, which involves a contrast between the fighting and the friendship.
Evaluating the 'Since' Connector
The connector 'Since' is typically used to indicate a reason or cause, or a time period.
- Using 'Since' to show cause: "Since my brother fights with me a lot, he is my best friend." This implies that the fighting causes the friendship, which is illogical.
- Using 'Since' to show time: "My brother is my best friend since he fights with me a lot." This phrasing is grammatically awkward and does not convey the intended meaning.
Therefore, 'Since' is not a suitable connector for these two sentences.
Evaluating the 'Still' Connector
The connector 'Still' is used to show contrast or concession, indicating that something happens or is true despite something else.
- Combining the sentences: "My brother fights with me a lot, still he is my best friend."
This combined sentence accurately reflects the original meaning: despite the frequent fighting (a negative aspect), the brother remains the best friend (a positive aspect). 'Still' effectively bridges this contrast.
Evaluating the 'Neither...nor' Connector
The connector 'Neither...nor' is used to link two negative statements or choices. It negates both options presented.
- Applying 'Neither...nor' here would drastically change the meaning: "My brother neither fights with me a lot nor is he my best friend." This contradicts the original statements.
Thus, 'Neither...nor' is inappropriate for joining these sentences.
Final Connector Choice
Based on the analysis, only the connector 'Still' appropriately joins the two sentences while preserving their intended contrasting meaning.
The correct option is the one that includes only 'Still'.
Original Sentence 1: My brother fights with me a lot.
Original Sentence 2: He is my best friend.
Combined Sentence using 'Still': My brother fights with me a lot, still he is my best friend.
Important Questions from Sentence
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
His mouth left open as he realise the truth.
Select the phrase/ connector (it must be at the start) 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 expressed in the statement sentences.
He has failed many times and almost all his plans have seen little success. He still hopes to succeed one day.
(i) Although he hopes...
(ii) While he has failed...
(iii) In spite of the fact that...
Select the 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 as expressed in the statement sentence.
Don't fear difficulty in life. Difficult roads lead to beautiful destinations.
1. Because
2. Still
3. Either...or
Select the 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 as expressed in the statement sentence.
The weather was extremely bad. The camping plan had to be cancelled.
1. Thus
2. Therefore
3. Unless
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, select ‘No error’ as your answer.
Praneel is only two now / so he has not / started talk yet.
