CBSE solutions for English Workbook Class 10 chapter 6 - Connectors (Integrated Grammar practice 3) [Latest edition]

What are Connectors?

Read the paragraph given below and answer the questions that follow.

1. Could you follow the meaning clearly?   Yes [  ] No [  ]
2. Do you think the ideas and sentences are well connected?   Yes [  ] No [  ]
3. What are the words and phrases you can insert to make the paragraph read better?

Read the paragraph again.

1. Does the paragraph now read better?   Yes [  ] No [  ]
2. What is the function that the highlighted words and phrases perform?
3. Such expressions are called ‘connectors’- i.e, words or phrases which join together the writer’s or the speaker's thoughts and so make them flow more smoothly. In this unit we shall practice various types of ‘connectors’ in English.

Read the sentences in Column A and identify the role (i.e. the ‘job’) of the underlined words. Then match each sentence with a role in Column B.

The underlined words or phrases are examples of connectors. They perform different roles of connecting ideas and sentences so that discourse becomes cohesive and coherent. Hence, the connectors are also known as cohesive devices or discourse markers.

Complete the sentence given below using appropriate expressions given in the box.

The agenda for development should ______ encourage industrialization and ______ preserve the environment and human rights.

Complete the sentence given below using appropriate expressions given in the box.

My new job is very demanding, ______ I enjoy the challenge it offers to my creativity.

Complete the sentence given below using appropriate expressions given in the box.

The team did not get discouraged by the early setback. ______ it started playing a more aggressive game.

Complete the sentence given below using appropriate expressions given in the box.

I have managed to find a flat near my work spot and I will be moving in there by next week. ______, I met Prof. Anil Kapoor, our economics teacher at college, during the house hunting.

Complete the sentence given below using appropriate expressions given in the box.

Many roadside restaurants cut cost by using cheap ingredients in their dishes. Take the cooking medium, ______. Instead of good quality refined oil, they mostly use palmoline which has high levels of saturated fatty acids.

Complete the sentence given below using appropriate expressions given in the box.

The Sharmas decided to go to the USA to stay with their son. ______ they had to dispose of their flat at Jaipur.

Complete the sentence given below using appropriate expressions given in the box.

The committee considers the quotation submitted by the firm rather unrealistic. ______, the firm will not be able to deliver the product in time as per the specifications stipulated.

Complete the sentence given below using appropriate expressions given in the box.

Though the demand of the union appears to be reasonable, ______ that the company will not be able to accede to it is the present market conditions.

You have already seen in A. 2. the four roles of the connectors. Now match the following roles with the connectors that you have used to complete the sentences in A. 3.

Complete the following sentence using furthermore, moreover, additionally, and in addition.

Their team has got the best players. ______, their coach is fantastic.

Complete the following sentence using furthermore, moreover, additionally, and in addition.

We had a terrible time on our holiday. The weather was hot; ______, the air was humid.

Complete the following sentence using furthermore, moreover, additionally, and in addition.

Greens contain Vitamin A. ______, they are rich sources of iron.

Complete the following sentence using furthermore, moreover, additionally, and in addition.

______ to being a good student, Rahul works very hard to help his parents.

Complete the following sentence using furthermore, moreover, additionally, and in addition.

He is ignorant; ______, he is lazy.

Complete the following sentence using furthermore, moreover, additionally, and in addition.

That house isn’t big enough for us, and ______, it’s too expensive.

Write a second sentence in the given pair, using the clues and a suitable connector.

Harbhajan scored a half century in the first Quarter Finals of the World Cup Cricket Match against the West Indies. (five wickets).

Write a second sentence in the given pair, using the clues and a suitable connector.

Rohini is a good singer. (dancer)

Write a second sentence in the given pair, using the clues and a suitable connector.

Deforestation leads to drought. (global warming)

Write a second sentence in the given pair, using the clues and a suitable connector.

Wildlife sanctuaries in India are home to elephants, tigers and rhinos. (preserve endangered species)

Study the pair of sentences given below:

Join the sentences using but, whereas and while

The Students’ Council of your school has made a survey of two different classes: Class A and Class B. The survey was designed to find out what students like about the school and what they would like to change.

The students were asked the following questions:

1. What is your favourite school subject?
2. What is your favourite school club?
3. What other co-curricular activities would you like the school to organize?
4. What do you like best about the school?
5. What would you like to change about the school?

They came up with the following answers:

The paragraph below is a comparison of the views of the two classes. Complete the passage by filling in the blanks with but, whereas and while. More than one option can be used in some blanks.

Class A agreed that Maths was their favourite subject ______ Class B liked History most. ______ the Chess Club was the favourite of Class A, B preferred the Music Club. As an additional co-curricular activity, Class A suggested the organising of a girls’ cricket team, ______ Class B wanted the establishment of a computer club. Regarding the most popular feature of the school, Class A liked the school’s caring teachers ______ Class B commended the good library. Finally, both wanted a change in the school’s attitude towards projects and activities. However, ______ Class A wanted less number of Projects for each term, Class B wanted the learning to happen through more hands-on activities.

You are familiar with the use of but, whereas and while to present a different, or unexpected, idea. We may also use however, nonetheless or nevertheless in formal writing. Complete the following sentences using appropriate connectors.

Kareena is rich; ______, her cousin Karun is poor.

You are familiar with the use of but, whereas and while to present a different, or unexpected, idea. We may also use however, nonetheless or nevertheless in formal writing. Complete the following sentences using appropriate connectors.

Cotton farmers in Karnataka are facing serious problems. ______, the Government is not offering any help.

You are familiar with the use of but, whereas and while to present a different, or unexpected, idea. We may also use however, nonetheless or nevertheless in formal writing. Complete the following sentences using appropriate connectors.

Jatin wasn’t tired. ______, he took a nap.

You are familiar with the use of but, whereas and while to present a different, or unexpected, idea. We may also use however, nonetheless or nevertheless in formal writing. Complete the following sentences using appropriate connectors.

We live in the same building; ______, we hardly ever see each other.

You are familiar with the use of but, whereas and while to present a different, or unexpected, idea. We may also use however, nonetheless or nevertheless in formal writing. Complete the following sentences using appropriate connectors.

She’s extremely rich; ______, she’s not snobbish. 

Work in pairs. Write a second sentence in pairs, using the clues and a suitable connector.

He went on a diet, hoping to become slim and attractive. (malnutrition-inactive)

Work in pairs. Write a second sentence in pairs, using the clues and a suitable connector.

The hotel did not offer the facilities we needed for our annual conference. (vacation)

Work in pairs. Write a second sentence in pairs, using the clues and a suitable connector.

AIDS cannot be cured. (prevent)

Think of things about yourself which surprise people.

Now write down three sentences like these about yourself. Share them with your partner.

Complete the following sentence using your own ideas.

Although the day started quite well, ______

Complete the following sentence using your own ideas.

I voted for Ragini as the Head Girl but ______

Complete the following sentence using your own ideas.

Five witnesses say he stole the money yet ______

Complete the following sentence using your own ideas.

Even though he worked very hard ______

Complete the following sentence using your own ideas.

She had hurt her foot that morning. However, ______

Study the jumbled words given below and form a meaningful sentence.

the/he/top/despite/ill/being/came/of/class.

Study the jumbled words given below and form a meaningful sentence.

his/in spite of/he/well/copes/disabilities

Study the jumbled words given below and form a meaningful sentence.

smell/in spite of/its/it/tasted/wonderful

Study the jumbled words given below and form a meaningful sentence.

our/voting/despite/Vijay/for/lost/elections/he/as/Head Boy/the

Select an appropriate connector from the box to complete the following sentence.

In most cities, there are serious traffic jams in the morning rush hour. ______ there is heavy traffic in the late afternoon.

Select an appropriate connector from the box to complete the following sentence.

Cars must stop at a red traffic light. ______, pedestrians should only cross when the light is red.

Write a second sentence in the space below using the clues given and a suitable connector.

Ramesh framed a timetable to prepare for board examination. (ask, his friend)

________________________

Write a second sentence in the space below using the clues given and a suitable connector.

Generally, people are afraid of snakes. (snakes-us)

________________________

Write a second sentence in the space below using the clues given and a suitable connector.

Suspecting every stranger you come across is wrong. (trusting, dangerous)

________________________

Write a second sentence in the space below using the clues given and a suitable connector.

Food hygiene is very important for our health. (clear air)

________________________

Read the story below. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate connector of time.

It was late at night. Ashok had been sleeping for several for hours (1) ______ was woken by a furious knocking at the door. (2) ______ checking his watch and putting on his dressing gown, he staggered sleepily towards the door. (3) ______ he looked through the keyhole he saw a very strange sight: it was the big, bearded watchman of the flats shivering in a woman’s dressing gown! (4) ______ he saw this, Ashok rushed back to his bedroom and, (5) ______ in bed, pulled the covers over his head shaking with shock. (6) ______ he lay there he could hear desperate shouting and banging but Ashok ignored it and (7) ______ fell asleep.

The following morning, Ashok meets the watchman who gives him an explanation for his strange behaviour the previous night.

Look at the notes below and explain the story. Remember to use suitable tenses and connectors of time to explain the sequence of events. The first few lines have been written for you.

• watchman in bed-trying to get to sleep
• hears window banging outside
• goes outside flat
• wind blows door shut
• watchman locked out, knocks on Ashok’s door
• sleeps on stairs
• gets locksmith in the morning

“As I was lying in bed, trying to get to sleep, I heard a window banging outside. Before leaving, I put on my wife’s dressing gown because it was the only thing I could find. While I was trying to close the window.....

In pairs, answer the following questions (Try to be imaginative!).

1. Why do we go to school?
2. Why do we have laws?
3. Why do children play games?

Your teacher will put your answers on the board.

What are these for?

Ravi has made some changes to his bicycle.
His friend is asking about the purpose of the changes.

Match the question from A with the answers in B and write in the space given below. The first one has been done as an example.

1. Why are there such big headlights? So that I feel safer at night.
2. __________________

Discuss with your partner what the purpose of each action is. Write it in the space provided.

Use your imagination and draw a familiar object but with some interesting changes to it (some ideas are given below). After drawing it, show your drawing to your partner, who has to guess what the changes are for, using the connectors of purpose from G.2.

Your elder sister is preparing for a very important job interview for which she is carrying the following items in a large carry bag.

In pairs, role play the conversation with your sister using “purpose” expressions. Then, write your dialogue in the space provided.

Compare the following sentences.

She is so weak that she cannot walk.
She is too weak to walk.
She is not strong enough to walk.

Write a sentence on each of the prompts given below using any of the examples from the box.

1. intelligent - pass
2. weak - stand up
3. hot - go for a walk
4. fertile - grow rice
5. small - accommodate

Look at the table and write three sentences in the space below, using so...that

Complete the following sentences, using so.....that correctly.

1. Yadu is so handsome ______
2. ______ that he put his boots on the wrong feet.
3. The audience were so emotionally involved in the programme that ______
4. The crowd were ______

Whoever, whatever, wherever, whenever, however, whichever: These ‘wh+ever’ constructions also can be used to connect clauses. Complete the following sentence using an appropriate, ‘wh+ever’ construction.

______ has broken the window, one of us will have to pay for it.

Whoever, whatever, wherever, whenever, however, whichever: These ‘wh+ever’ constructions also can be used to connect clauses. Complete the following sentence using an appropriate, ‘wh+ever’ construction.

______ quickly I dry my hair after washing it, I catch a cold.

Whoever, whatever, wherever, whenever, however, whichever: These ‘wh+ever’ constructions also can be used to connect clauses. Complete the following sentence using an appropriate, ‘wh+ever’ construction.

Take this statuette, talisman or ______ it is, and put it ______ you can find room for it.

Whoever, whatever, wherever, whenever, however, whichever: These ‘wh+ever’ constructions also can be used to connect clauses. Complete the following sentence using an appropriate, ‘wh+ever’ construction.

______ told you to keep off chocolates was quite right; you’re much slimmer now. You should go on doing ______ he tells you to.

Whoever, whatever, wherever, whenever, however, whichever: These ‘wh+ever’ constructions also can be used to connect clauses. Complete the following sentence using an appropriate, ‘wh+ever’ construction.

If any of your students disturbs me again, I shall report it to the principal, ______ they may be. Your class makes a lot of noise ______ there is a test in the next class.

Whoever, whatever, wherever, whenever, however, whichever: These ‘wh+ever’ constructions also can be used to connect clauses. Complete the following sentence using an appropriate, ‘wh+ever’ construction.

Take ______ one you want! If you change your mind, bring it back ______ you like! This is our special New Year offer!

Read this telephone conversation between two friends and complete the passage given below.

Sunil telephoned his friend Rajeev and inquired (a) ______ adding that (b) ______. Rajeev replied that (c) ______. An angry Sunil wanted to know if (d) ______ to which Rajeev replied that (e) ______.

Edit the Notice given below by choosing the appropriate options from the list given. Write the correct answer in the answer sheet against the correct blank number.

1. (i) is launching a Cleanliness Drive to
   (ii) is launched a Cleanliness Drive for
   (iii) was launching a Cleanliness Drive to
   (iv) has launched a Cleanliness Drive for
2. (i) for a fortnight from 19th March
   (ii) within a fortnight on 19th March
   (iii) in a fortnight from 19th March
   (iv) for a fortnight on 19th March
3. (i) to clean the area and to start an awareness campaign
   (ii) cleaning the area and starting an awareness campaign
   (iii) cleaning the area and to start an awareness campaign
   (iv) to cleaning the area and for starting an awareness campaign
4. (i) who are wishing to participating in the drive
   (ii) who wishes to participate in the drive
   (iii) who wish to participate in the drive
   (iv) that wish to participated in the drive

Rearrange the following words and phrases to form meaningful sentence as shown.

only if/that/Egyptians/could/were preserved/believed/the spirits of dead people/live on/their bodies/the ancient

Rearrange the following words and phrases to form meaningful sentence as shown.

making them/preserved/dead bodies/so/they/by/into mummies/the

Rearrange the following words and phrases to form meaningful sentence as shown.

dried-out bodies/wrapped/in linen bandages/were

Rearrange the following words and phrases to form meaningful sentence as shown.

Egyptians/the ancient/securely/inside pyramids/the mummies/buried

The following passage has not been edited. There is one error in each of the lines. Write the incorrect word and the correction in the space provided. Remember to underline the word that you have supplied as shown.

Complete the passage by choosing the correct options from those given below.

With (a) ______ traffic and poor facilities, pedestrians (b) ______ to be the most vulnerable to fatal accidents (c) ______ road users. Even though in the last six years the number of pedestrian subways in the city (d) ______ almost doubled, most of them are neither well maintained (e) ______ well designed. As a result pedestrians avoid (f) ______ them. (g) ______, the police say this should not be a reason (h) ______ people to avoid subways.

1. (i) increasing (ii) increase (iii) are increasing (iv) to increase
2. (i) seems (ii) are seeming (iii) seem (iv) seemed
3. (i) between (ii) amongst (iii) in between (iv) beside
4. (i) have (ii) has been (iii) have been (iv) has
5. (i) or not (ii) nor (iii) and (iv) none
6. (i) uses (ii) to use (iii) used (iv) using
7. (i) Nonetheless (ii) Therefore (iii) Hence (iv) Similarly
8. (i) for (ii) of (iii) about (iv) with

In the passage given below, one word has been omitted in each line. In your answer sheet write the missing word along with the word that comes before and the word that comes after it against the correct blank number. Ensure that the word that forms your answer is underlined.

When the Class IX examinations over, the Deputy (a) school had never

Commissioner asked his son he had done his (b) heard of the

English paper well. The boy told him that was easy (c) for many types

and that for one question had written that his (d) But since anyone

father was washerman. The boy’s father shouted (e) anything on the

angrily but son replied, “I did not know the (f) Judgment while browsing

spelling Deputy commissioner and I did not want (g) meet on the

to one mark.” (h) Internet to tell