HSC Important Sentence Connectors - Board Questions and answers 2025 are given bellow.
1. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following text. [DB-2025]
A thing of beauty is a joy forever. (a) In fact / Truly, a flower is a symbol of beauty and purity. (b) Once / In the past, flower cultivation was rare in our country. (c) But / However, the scenario has been changed. (d) At present / Nowadays, people cultivate flowers not only for enjoying their beauty, but also for earning money. (e) As a result / Consequently, in big cities and towns, many flower shops have flourished and different types of flowers are sold there. (f) Moreover / Besides, the demand of flowers is increasing day by day. (g) Basically / Indeed, they are of great use to us. (h) Firstly, flowers play an important role in making our mood cheerful and happy. (i) Secondly / Furthermore, they are used for decorating homes. (j) Thirdly / Besides, flowers are regarded as a symbol of mourning and tribute to someone. (k) In addition / Moreover, in many popular and social events, flowers are needed for stage or spot decoration. (l) Mainly / Above all, we express our love and affection towards anyone with flowers. (m) Not only that / Also, flowers are a great source of honey, perfume, medicine and even food. (n) So / Therefore, the use of flowers in our daily life has become wide in different ways.
- In fact / Truly
- Once / In the past
- But / However
- At present / Nowadays
- As a result
- Moreover / Besides
- Basically / Indeed
- Firstly
- Secondly / Furthermore
- Thirdly / Besides
- In addition / Moreover
- Mainly / Above all
- Not only that / Also
- So / Therefore
2. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage. [MB-2025]
Mobile phone has added a new dimension to our daily life. It has brought the world closer to us. (a) Firstly / In fact, it has made the worldwide communication easier. (b) Through it / For example, we can talk to others, chat with friends and send e-mails. (c) Moreover / Besides, using social media has become handy with this device. (d) Furthermore / Not only that, we can capture our special moments. (e) In addition, many other apps help us learn new things. (f) Thus / In this way, mobile phone can show us the whole world through the internet. (g) Undoubtedly / Truly, it has been a part and parcel in our life. We cannot go for a single day without using it. (h) However / But, it is not free from defects. It has some negative sides also. (i) For instance / Firstly, excessive use of mobile phone may damage our hearing power. (j) Secondly, it is a means of wasting time. (k) Thirdly / Besides, many crimes are being done with the use of mobiles. (l) Moreover, harmful radiation from it may cause cancer to the users. (m) If, we are not aware of these bad effects, (n) consequently / then, we will fall in health hazard.
- Firstly / In fact
- Through it / For example
- Moreover / Besides
- Furthermore
- In addition
- Thus / In this way
- Undoubtedly / Truly
- However / But
- For instance / Firstly
- Secondly
- Thirdly / Besides
- Moreover
- If
- consequently / then
3. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage. [CB-2025]
Unemployment is a great curse. (a) Almost all the countries of the world suffer from the curse. (b) But / However nowhere in the world this problem is so acute as in our country. (c) Actually / In fact, there are many reasons behind it. (d) Firstly, our country is industrially backward. (e) Secondly, our traditional education system is not service-oriented. (f) As a result / Consequently, our students and youths have false sense of dignity. (g) Hence / For this, they run after job only. (h) So / Therefore, unemployment problem should be removed at any cost. (i) If we want to remove it truly. Our education system should be changed. (j) Moreover / Besides, more mills and factories should be established. (k) Furthermore / In addition, the educated youth should change their attitude to life. (l) For example / Thus, they can work in agriculture field, cultivate fish, grow vegetables, etc. (m) Alternatively / By doing so, they can start small business. (n) In short / Ultimately, self employment is a possible solution to this great problem.
- Almost
- But / However
- Actually / In fact
- Firstly
- Secondly
- As a result / Consequently
- Hence / For this
- So / Therefore
- If
- Moreover / Besides
- Furthermore / In addition
- For example / Thus
- Alternatively / By doing so
- In short / Ultimately
4. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage. [RB-2025]
There is a proverb (a) — every man is for himself. (b) — it does not mean that he will be selfish (c) — only works for himself destroying the rights of others. (d) — it means that he will protect his own right, without harming others. He will show love and respect (e) — for his relatives (f) — for other fellow beings. (g) — sometimes we find some people (h) — think of themselves only (i) — snatch away other's part. (j) — educational institutions don't mould our children's mind with moral lessons. (k) — they are busy with how they can produce huge number of citizens with certificates. (l) — these men are in their professions, they start thinking of them merely (m) — indulge in personal gaining. (n) — our education needs to make us learn how to be a man for men.
Answer:
- (a) that
- (b) But / However
- (c) and
- (d) Rather
- (e) not only
- (f) but also
- (g) Unfortunately / But
- (h) who
- (i) and
- (j) Nowadays
- (k) Instead / Rather
- (l) When
- (m) to
- (n) So / Therefore
5. Use appropriate connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: [DB-2025]
Happiness is a relative term. (a) — it depends upon some factors. Contentment is the key to happiness. (b) — contentment varies from person to person. (c) — , a beggar may be contented with only ten taka. (d) — , a wealthy person may be unsatisfied even after getting one million taka. It is said (e) — contentment brings happiness. (f) — we must learn to be contented with (g) — we have. This learning is the simplest way to remain happy. (h) — we must remember that our life is short and, in this short life, we cannot get everything what we want. If we want everything, we will not get happiness. (i) — we will get frustrated and we will plunge into the world of sadness. (j) — , it is always better to be contented with what we have than to live in eternal sadness. (k) —, we should bear in mind that great men of the world didn't long for much wealth (l) — they remained happy with a little. (m) —, man can mould his own life worthy (n) — he values the necessity of life morally.
Answer:
- (a) Actually / In fact
- (b) But
- (c) For example
- (d) On the other hand
- (e) that
- (f) So / Therefore
- (g) what
- (h) Moreover / Besides
- (i) Rather
- (j) So / Hence
- (k) Furthermore
- (l) and / rather
- (m) In fact / Thus
- (n) if
6. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: [JB-2025]
Most of the people of Bangladesh are not able to realise the importance of water. (a) — millions of liters are wasted every year. (b) — facing pure water crisis, (c) — Government campaign may help to reduce unnecessary water consumption. (d) — water is a very important resource for various reasons. (e) — we need to drink clean water to survive. (f) — we need to keep ourselves clean. (g) — without water, we cannot grow crops. (h) — we cannot provide animals with food. (i) — Government should do more to make people recognize this. (j) — the human population is growing, the climate is changing too. (k) — there may not be enough water for everyone in future. (l) — water treatment processes cost a lot and use a large amount of electricity. (m) — reduced water consumption would save money and electricity for the future. It will reduce green house gas emissions. (n) — we should encourage people to change wasteful habits now before it is too late.
Answer:
- (a) As a result / Consequently
- (b) Despite
- (c) a / the
- (d) Truly / In fact
- (e) Firstly
- (f) Secondly
- (g) Moreover
- (h) Even
- (i) Therefore / So
- (j) As / Since
- (k) So / Consequently
- (l) Besides / Moreover
- (m) Thus / So
- (n) Hence / Therefore
7. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: [CtgB-2025; DB-2023]
Everybody wants to be happy in life. Happiness is a relative term. (a) —, it depends upon some factors. (b) —, contentment is the key to happiness. (c) — contentment varies from person to person. (d) —, a beggar may be contented with only ten taka. (e) —, a wealthy person may be dissatisfied even after getting one million taka. (f) —, it is said that contentment brings happiness. (g) —, we must learn to be contented with what we have. (h) —, in this learning is the simplest way to remain happy. (i) —, we must remember that our life is short. (j) —, in this short life we cannot get everything (k) — we want. (l) — we want everything, we will not get happiness. (m) —, we will get frustrated and we will plunge into the world of sadness. (n) —, it is always better to be contented with what we have than to live in eternal sadness.
Answer:
- (a) Actually / In fact
- (b) Indeed
- (c) But
- (d) For instance
- (e) On the contrary
- (f) Therefore
- (g) So
- (h) Truly
- (i) Moreover
- (j) Besides
- (k) that / which
- (l) If
- (m) Consequently / Rather
- (n) Hence / Therefore
8. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: [SB-2025]
In life we want to be perfect. (a) —, to attain perfection is impossible (b) — man is basically imperfect. (c) —, we should try to be great. (d) — it is not easy to be great because we have to attain certain virtues. (e) —, we should be truthful (f) — truthfulness gives rise to many other virtues. (g) — we have to be honest (h) — honest people are valued everywhere. (i) — dishonest people are hated by all. (j) — we can conclude that to be great is more important than to be perfect. (k) — the idea of perfection varies from person to person. (l) —, one's idea of perfection changes, (m) — learning how to be perfect is basically a lifelong deal. (n) —, the road to perfection is something that we learn and understand along this journey of life.
Answers for Question 8:
- But / However
- because / as
- Therefore / So
- But / However / Indeed
- For example / Firstly
- because / since
- Secondly / Moreover / In addition
- because
- On the other hand / In contrast
- Thus / So / Therefore
- Moreover / Besides / However
- So / Consequently / As a result
- In fact / Actually
- Finally / At last / Thus
9. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: [BB-2025]
A journey is always a source of pleasure. (a) — a journey by boat is more interesting than any other journey. (b) — Bangladesh is a land of rivers, it is very easy to enjoy a journey by boat here. During last autumn, our college was closed. (c) —, it was a suitable time for me to make a journey by boat. (d) — I proposed to some of my friends to join me and they at once accepted my proposal. (e) —, we made a plan. (f) —, we hired a boat and started journey at 11 am. we were very fortunate indeed as the boatman was very expert. (g) —, the weather was calm and quiet. (h) — gentle breeze was slightly pushing the sail. (i) —, we had no trouble during the journey. (j) —, we had a lot of enjoyment. (k) —, the boat was dancing on the small waves and it thrilled us a lot. (l) —, we also enjoyed a 'Bhatiali' song sung by the boatman. (m) —, we were delighted at the sights on either bank of the river. (n) —, when the sun was setting, the scene enchanted us very much.
Answers for Question 9:
- In fact / Especially / Particularly
- As / Since / Because
- So / Therefore / As a result
- Then / That's why / So
- Accordingly / Consequently / Then
- Finally / Then
- Moreover / Besides / In addition
- A / And a
- So / As a result / Consequently
- Rather / In fact / On the other hand
- Besides / Moreover
- In addition / Furthermore
- Moreover / Above all / At the same time
- Finally / At last / When
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