This is the verbal ability questions and answers section on "Joining Sentences" with explanation for various interview, competitive examination and entrance test. Solved examples with detailed answer description, explanation are given and it would be easy to understand.
1. He is, no doubt, very clever. He will fall into my trap.
(A) Although he is clever.....
(B) If he is clever, he will fall.....
(C) In spite of being clever he.....
- A. A and B
- B. Only A
- C. A and C
- D. Only C
- E. All the three
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The two sentences express contradictory ideas. Hence conjunctions like 'though' can combine the sentences meaningfully. 'Despite being ... or Inspite of being' ... can also be used to express the same idea.
2. He is too headstrong. He will not listen to advice.
(A) Unless he is too headstrong.....
(B) If he is too headstrong.....
(C) He is so headstrong that.....
- A. Only A
- B. A and C
- C. B and C
- D. A and B
- E. B and C
Answer: Option E
Explanation:
Both the sentences talk about the same person. One qualifies the other. The conjunctions 'so ... that' and 'too ... to' can be used to combine the given sentences meaningfully. But B begins with 'if' and hence is incorrect.
3. The dog is a very faithful animal. The dog is the most loving pet.
(A) Besides being a very faithful animal, the dog is.....
(B) Since the dog is a very faithful animal.....
(C) The dog is a very faithful animal and.....
- A. A and B
- B. A and C
- C. B and C
- D. Only A
- E. Only C
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Both the sentences state the quality or characteristics of the dog. Hence 'and' and 'besides being' can be used to express the idea without any distortion. But the sentences do not suggest the idea that the dog is a 'loving pet since it is a faithful animal'. Hence starter B is inappropriate.
4. They will not win the match. It is certain.
(A) It is certain that they .....
(B) Although it is certain .....
(C) Unless they win the match .....
- A. Only A
- B. Only B
- C. Only C
- D. A and B
- E. None of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The second sentence ascertains or affirms the first statement. Hence starter A, which uses 'that', is the best way of combining these sentences. The use of 'although' or 'unless' distorts the meaning.
5. There is an increase in the incidents of violence these days. The police have tightened security.
(A) Because there is an increase .....
(B) As there is an increase .....
(C) While there is an increase .....
- A. Only A
- B. A and B
- C. Only B
- D. All the three
- E. None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The reason for the security being tightened is because of the increase in the incidents of violence. This is conveyed in A and B.
