Connectors rules in Bangla
Index:
Rule-1: As a result/ for this/ for this reason/ that is why/ this is why/ thus/ as a consequence/ consequently/ therefore/ so/ hence (কারণে/ফলে/এভাবে/তাই
Rule-2: In short/ in brief/ in a few words/ in a word/ in a nutshell/ in fine/ in conclusion/ to sum up/ to summarize/ on the whole (সংক্ষেপে/ এককথায় বলতে গেলে)
Rule-3: In other words/ in the other way (অন্যকথায়/ অন্যভাবে বলতে গেলে):
Rule-4: Moreover/ besides/ in addition/ in addition to that/ furthermore/ in addition to/ again তাছাড়া/ অধিকন্তু/ আবার
Rule-5: And/ as well as/ along with/ together with এবং:
Rule-6: Not only ... but also শুধুনয় ... আরও:
Rule-7: Either ... or হয় ... অথবা.:
Rule-8: Neither ... nor এটাও নয় ... ওটাও নয়:
Rule-9:... Both ... and ... (এবং ... উভয়েই/ উভয়টিই):
Rule-10: Relative pronouns: Who, which, that, what, whom, whose
Rule-11: at the same time/ after that/ subsequently/ then/ coincidentally (একই সময়ে/ যুগপৎভাবে):
Rule-12: At the end/ at last/ at length/ finally/ lastly/ at the eleventh hour/ eventually/ last of all (অবশেষে/ সবশেষে):
Rule-13: Too/ also/ as well (আরও):
Rule-14: At present/ at the present time/ presently/nowadays (বর্তমানে/ আজকাল):
Rule-15: Firstly/ secondly/ thirdly:
Rule-16: But/ On the other hand/ On the contrary/ Instead of that/ Whereas/, In contrast (কিন্তু/ অন্যদিকে):
Rule-17: Otherwise/ lest (অন্যথায়/ পাছে):
Rule-18: For instance/for example/ such as/ like/ namely/ that is to say (যেমন/ অর্থাৎ):
Rule-19: First of all/ initially/ primarily/ in the beginning/ at the start/ in the first place (সর্বপ্রথম/ শুরুতে):
Rule-20: always/ Usually/ generally/ as usual/ most often/ very often/frequently/ sometimes/ at times (সর্বদা/ সাধারণত/ প্রায়ই/ মাঝেমধ্যে):
Rule-21: After পরে:
Rule-22: Before/ prior to that পূর্বে:
Rule-23: Thus/ in this way এভাবে:
Rule-24: When/ while যখন:
Rule-25: However/ nevertheless/ after all যা-ইহোক, মোটেরওপর:
Rule-26: In case যদি., In any case (যে কোনো অবস্থায়
Rule-27: Really/ actually/ indeed/ in fact/ of course অবশ্যই, প্রকৃতপক্ষে, বস্তুত:
Rule-28:Another/ the other/ the latter অন্যটি, পরবর্তীটি:
Rule-29: Rather বরং:
Rule-30: Similarly, in the same way, alike অনুরূপভাবে/ একইভাবে:
Rule-31: According to/ in accordance with/ accordingly অনুসারে/ অনুযায়ী:
Rule-32: পর্যন্ত অর্থে till এবং যে পর্যন্ত না অর্থে until ব্যবহৃত হয়।
Rule-33: Still/till now/even now এখনো/এখন পর্যন্ত:
Rule-34: Suddenly/ all on a sudden (হঠাৎ):
Rule-35: if/ even if/ unless যদি/ এমনকি যদি/ যদি না:
Rule-36:Above all সর্বোপরি:
Rule-37: Undoubtedly/no doubt/ surely /of course/ certainly/truly speaking (নিঃসন্দেহে/নিশ্চিতভাবে/ অবশ্যই)
Rule-38: Whoever যে-ই হোক:
Rule-39: Unfortunately/ unluckily দুর্ভাগ্যজনকভাবে:
Rule-40: Whatever যা-ই হোক:
Rule-41 :In order to/ to উদ্দেশ্যে:
Rule-42: So that/ in order that যাতে:
Rule-43: That (যে/ যা/ যেটা):
Rule-44: Whether/whether ... or (কিনা):
Rule-45: Whenever যখনই হোক:
Rule-46: Wherever যেখানেই হোক:
Rule-47: As/since/because/because of/for/ on account of/ due to/ owing to যেহেতু/ কারণে:
Rule-48: In any way/ anyhow/ by all means যে কোনো ভাবে:
Rule-49: Enough to (যথেষ্ট):
Rule-50: Though/ although (যদিও):
Rule-51: In spite of/ despite সত্ত্বেও:
Rule-52: Once/ once upon a time/ many days ago/ long long ago/ in ancient time/ in the past একদা, অনেকদিন আগে, অতীতে:
Rule-53: Yet তার পরেও:
Rule-54: As if/ as though/ as it were যেন:
Rule-55: To the last/ till the end/ to a close শেষ পর্যন্ত:
👉 Link অর্থ যুক্ত করা & Linker অর্থ যুক্তকারী । যেসব word বা phrase word sentence-এর সংযোগ ঘটিয়ে থাকে, তাকে linker বলে। যেমন:
I know the girl who has
পূর্বের Sentence এর সাথে পরের Sentence এর সম্পর্ক স্থাপনকারী শব্দকেই Connector বলে।
Example:
Eva did not read his lesson carefully when she was in class eleven. ___As a result/Apart from this/Therefore,___ she failed in HSC.
👉 Sentence Connector এবং Linker কি একই জিনিস?
একটা উদাহরণ এর মাধ্যমে ব্যাপারটা Clear করা যাক :
1. She is Educated but Impolite.
2. She is Educated but she is Impolite.
3. She is Educated. But she is Impolite.
অর্থাৎ,
1. বাক্যের মাঝে/ভেতরে বসে সংযোগ স্থাপন করলে সেটা Linker.
2. বাক্যের শুরুতে বসে সংযোগ স্থাপন করলে সেটা Connector.
কিন্তু, মনে রাখতে হবে, এমন অনেক Linker আছে যা Connector হিসাবেও ব্যবহৃত হয়।যেমন: উপরের উদাহরণ এর but.
→Link অর্থ যুক্ত করা & Linker অর্থ যুক্তকারী । যেসব word বা phrase word sentence-এর সংযোগ ঘটিয়ে থাকে, তাকে linker বলে। যেমন:I know the girl who has come here.
👉 Rule-1: As a result/ for this/ for this reason/ that is why/ this is why/ thus/ as a consequence/ consequently/ therefore/ so/ hence (কারণে/ফলে/এভাবে/তাই):
______ Clause/ Sentence দ্বারা কোনো কিছুর কারণ বোঝালে সেই কারণে সংঘটিত প্রভাবের আগে উপরোক্ত Linkers-গুলো ব্যবহৃত হয়।
যেমন:
i. Many dishonest businessmen store daily commodities. ____As a result,___ the prices of them lie at an imbalanced rate.
ii. Erin walked slowly. ___For this/ for this reason/ that is why/ thus/ Therefore/ ___she failed to reach the station in time.
👉 Rule-2: In short/ in brief/ in a few words/ in a word/ in a nutshell/ in fine/ in conclusion/ to sum up/ to summarize/ on the whole (সংক্ষেপে/ এককথায় বলতে গেলে)
: পূর্বে আলোচিত কোন বক্তব্যের ইতি টানতে তার পূর্বে এই Linkers-গুলো ব্যবহৃত হয়।
i. She whole family depends on her. She is the only earning member of her family.___ In a word, ____she is the umbrella of her family.
👉 Rule-3: In other words/ in the other way (অন্যকথায়/ অন্যভাবে বলতে গেলে):
কোনো বক্তব্যকে একবার লিখে একই বক্তব্যকে অন্যভাবে প্রকাশ করতে হলে এই Linkers-গুলো ব্যবহৃত হয়।
যেমন:
i. The students do not try to understand English. ___In other words, ___they are going from bad to worse.
👉 Rule-4: Moreover/ besides/ in addition/ in addition to that/ furthermore/ in addition to/ again তাছাড়া/ অধিকন্তু/ আবার:
আগের বক্তব্যের সঙ্গে আরও বক্তব্য সংযুক্ত করতে এই Linkers-গুলো ব্যবহৃত হয়।
i. The man has a big flat. ___Besides ___this, he has a car.
👉 Rule-5: And/ as well as/ along with/ together with এবং:
এধরনের linker দুটি noun/ verb/ adjective/ adverb/preposition-এর মাঝে সংযোজক হিসেবে ব্যবহৃত হয়।
যেমন:
i. The teacher, ___as well as___ the students, was present.
👉 Rule-6: Not only ... but also শুধুনয় ... আরও:
দুটি বিষয়, বস্তু, ঘটনা ইত্যাদির শুধু একটি নয়, অপরটিও হয়—এমন বোঝাতে প্রথমটির আগে not only এবং পরেরটির আগে but also বসে বিস্তারিত আলোচনা
i. The girl is not only lazy but also dirty.
👉 Rule-7: Either ... or হয় ... অথবা.:
দুটির/ দুজনের মধ্যে হয় একটি/ একজন অথবা অন্যটি/ অন্যজন—এ রকম বোঝাতে এ linker ব্যবহৃত হয়।
i. She is either mad or foolish
👉 Rule-8: Neither ... nor এটাও নয় ... ওটাও নয়:
দুটি বিষয়ের/ বস্তুর বা দুই ব্যক্তির কেউই নয়/ কোনটিই নয়—এমন বোঝাতে এই linker ব্যবহৃত হয়।
i. Neither you nor he is responsible.
👉 Rule-9:... Both ... and ... (এবং ... উভয়েই/ উভয়টিই):
দুটিবস্তু/ বিষয় বা দুইব্যক্তি/ পক্ষের উভয়টি/ উভয়কেই বোঝাতে এই linker ব্যবহৃত হয়।
i. She is both honest and kind.
👉 Rule-10: Relative pronouns: Who, which, that, what, whom, whose
এই Pronoun-গুলো Sub-ordinating Conjunction হিসেবে দুটি পৃথক বাক্যকে একটি বাক্যে পরিণত করে।
i. I do not know what he wants.
👉 Rule-11: at the same time/ after that/ subsequently/ then/ coincidentally (একই সময়ে/ যুগপৎভাবে):
একই সময়ে সংঘটিত দুটি বিষয়ের মধ্যে এই Linkers-গুলো ব্যবহৃত হয়।
i. Roger was reading a book. At the same time, Peter was writing a letter to his mother.
👉 Rule-12: At the end/ at last/ at length/ finally/ lastly/ at the eleventh hour/ eventually/ last of all (অবশেষে/ সবশেষে):
ধারাবাহিক কোনো ঘটনার মধ্যে সর্বশেষ ঘটনা বা বিষয়টির আগে এই Linkers-গুলো ব্যবহৃত হয়।
i. The old sailor prayed for seven days. At last, God took pity on the old sailor.
👉 Rule-13: Too/ also/ as well (আরও):
আরও কোনো কিছু ঘটতে পারে; অধিক ঘটনা বা বস্তুকে উল্লেখ করার পর এই Linker-গুলো ব্যবহৃত হয়। তবে also-কে Sentence-এর শুরুতে, মাঝে, এমনকি শেষেও ব্যবহার করা যায়।
i. She needs a pen. She also needs a book.
👉 Rule-14: At present/ at the present time/ presently/nowadays (বর্তমানে/ আজকাল):
বর্তমান সময়ে ঘটছে, এমন বোঝাতে এই Linkers-গুলো ব্যবহৃত হয়।
i. At present, the condition of the farmers is not good at all.
👉 Rule-15: Firstly/ secondly/ thirdly:
কোনো বক্তব্যকে ধারাবাহিকভাবে লিখতে গেলে এই Linkers-গুলো ব্যবহৃত হয়
যেমন:
i. There are many ways to solve the food problem in India. Firstly, we must sustain the present production of food. Secondly, we must control the rapid population growth. Thirdly, steps should be taken against the fragmentation of land. Fourthly, modern and scientific method of cultivation should be introduced.
👉 Rule-16: But/ On the other hand/ On the contrary/ Instead of that/ Whereas/, In contrast (কিন্তু/ অন্যদিকে):
পূর্বেলিখিত কোনো বক্তব্যের বিপরীতে কোনো বক্তব্য লিখতে গেলে এ ধরনের Linker ব্যবহৃত হয়।
i. Dhaka is over-populated. On the other hand/ On the contrary/ In contrast/ In contrast with this/ whereas, Chattogram is less populated.
👉 Rule-17: Otherwise/ lest (অন্যথায়/ পাছে):
একটি ঘটনা না ঘটলে বা একটি কাজ না হলে অপর ঘটনাটি ঘটে বা ঘটতে পারে—এমন বোঝাতে দুটি ঘটনা বা কাজের মধ্যে এ ধরনের Linker ব্যবহৃত হয়।
i. Read attentively lest you should fail in the examination.
👉 Rule-18: For instance/for example/ such as/ like/ namely/ that is to say (যেমন/ অর্থাৎ):
উদাহরণ হিসেবে কিছু তথ্য যোগ করতে এ ধরনের Linker ব্যবহৃত হয়।
i. People of the developing country do not enjoy their basic right such as freedom of movement, freedom of speech etc.
👉 Rule-19: First of all/ initially/ primarily/ in the beginning/ at the start/ in the first place (সর্বপ্রথম/ শুরুতে):
ধারাবাহিক/ পর্যায়ক্রমিক বক্তব্যকে লিখতে গেলে এ ধরনের Linker ব্যবহৃত হয়।
i. Some steps should be taken to control the population in the beginning.
👉 Rule-20: always/ Usually/ generally/ as usual/ most often/ very often/frequently/ sometimes/ at times (সর্বদা/ সাধারণত/ প্রায়ই/ মাঝেমধ্যে):
যে ঘটনা সর্বদা বা প্রায়ই বা মাঝেমধ্যে ঘটে, যে বৈশিষ্ট্য কোনো ব্যক্তি বা বিষয়ের জন্য প্রায়ই সত্য, সেই ঘটনা বা বৈশিষ্ট্য সম্পন্ন বাক্যে এ ধরনের Linker ব্যবহৃত হয়।
i. She usually/ always/ generally/ as usual/ most often/ very often/ often/ sometimes/ at times gets up from bed early in the morning.
👉 Rule-21: After পরে:
দুটি কাজ বা ঘটনার মধ্যে যেটি আগে হয়েছে বা হয় বা হবে, তার আগে after বসে।
i. The students came to college after the bell had rung.
👉 Rule-22: Before/ prior to that পূর্বে:
পূর্বে হয়েছে, এমন কাজ বা ঘটনাকে পরে ঘটেছে এমন কাজ বা ঘটনার সঙ্গে যুক্ত করতে before ব্যবহার করা হয়।
i. Before the doctor came, the patient had died.
ii. They talked to us. Prior to that, they invited us.
👉 Rule-23: Thus/ in this way এভাবে:
কোনো ঘটনা কীভাবে ঘটে বা ঘটেছে, তার বিবরন পরবর্তী সময়ে এ ধরনের Linker ব্যবহৃত হয়।
i. Most of the people of our country are illiterate. Many of them are lazy and inactive. In this way, they become poor.
👉 Rule-24: When/ while যখন:
একই সময়ে সংঘটিত দুটি কাজের একটির আগে এ ধরনের Linker বসে।While-পরবর্তী Clause-টি সাধারণত Continuous-এর হয়।
i. When I came to college, I saw him.
ii. While I was sleeping, the phone rang.
👉 Rule-25: However/ nevertheless/ after all যা-ইহোক, মোটেরওপর:
আগে লেখা কোনো বক্তব্যের সাপেক্ষে কিছুটা বা পুরোপুরি বিপরীত বা আরও গুরুত্বপূর্ণ কিছু লিখতে চাইলে তার আগে এই Linker-গুলো ব্যবহৃত হয়।
i. You should not disobey him. After all, he is your father.
👉 Rule-26: In case যদি., In any case (যে কোনো অবস্থায়):
যদি অথবা যেকোন অবস্থায় কোনো কিছু করা হয়/ হয়েছিল/ হবে বুঝালে এই Linkers ব্যবহৃত হয়।
যেমন:
i. In case you come, I will go there.
👉 Rule-27: Really/ actually/ indeed/ in fact/ of course অবশ্যই, প্রকৃতপক্ষে, বস্তুত:
কোনো বক্তব্যের ভিত্তি সম্পর্কে নিশ্চয়তা বা সত্যতা বা গুরুত্বের যথার্থতা প্রকাশে এ ধরনের Linker ব্যবহৃত হয়।
যেমন:
i. Nobody respects John. In fact, he is not an honest man.
👉 Rule-28:Another/ the other/ the latter অন্যটি, পরবর্তীটি:
দুটি বিষয়/ বস্তু/ দুজন ব্যক্তির মধ্যে পরবর্তীটি বা পরবর্তীজনের আগে এই Linkers-গুলো ব্যবহৃত হয়।
i. John and Harris are very bright students. The latter is also a good player.
👉 Rule-29: Rather বরং:
কোনো কিছুতে জোর দেওয়ার জন্য এই Linker-টি ব্যবহার করা হয়।
i. I would rather starve than steal.
👉 Rule-30: Similarly, in the same way, alike অনুরূপভাবে/ একইভাবে:
আগে কোনো কিছু লেখা হয়েছে, তার সঙ্গে মিলরেখে কিছু ঘটছে বা ঘটবে—এমনকিছু লিখতে এই Linkers-গুলো ব্যবহৃত হয়।
i. You have done the work nicely. She has done the work similarly/ in the same way.
👉 Rule-31: According to/ in accordance with/ accordingly অনুসারে/ অনুযায়ী:
আগের কোনো কাজ/ ঘটনা/ বিষয় বস্তুর সঙ্গে তালমিলিয়ে কোনো কাজ/ ঘটনা সম্পাদিত হলে এই Linkers ব্যবহৃত হয়।
i. According to me, Peter is not only a good student but also a good player.
👉 Rule-32: পর্যন্ত অর্থে till এবং যে পর্যন্ত না অর্থে until ব্যবহৃত হয়।
i. Pray to Allah till the sunrise.
👉 Rule-33: Still/till now/even now এখনো/এখন পর্যন্ত:
এখনো বা এখন পর্যন্ত চলছে, তা বোঝাতে এ ধরনের Linker ব্যবহৃত হয়।
i. She is still sleeping. Till now, she has not finished the work.
👉 Rule-34: Suddenly/ all on a sudden (হঠাৎ):
হঠাৎ ঘটে যাওয়া কোনো কাজ বা ঘটনার পূর্বে বা পরে এই Linkers-গুলো ব্যবহৃত হয়।
যেমন:
i. We were walking along the street. Suddenly a man came to us running. Rule-
👉 Rule-35: if/ even if/ unless যদি/ এমনকি যদি/ যদি না:
যদি/ এমনকি যদি/ যদি না অর্থপ্রকাশ করতে এ ধরনের Linker ব্যবহৃত হয়।
i. Unless you work hard you will not shine in life.
👉 Rule-36:Above all সর্বোপরি:
সামগ্রিকভাবে কোনো কিছুকে প্রাধান্য দিয়ে লিখতে গেলে এই Linker ব্যবহৃত হয়।
i. Above all, he was a very honest man.
👉 Rule-37: Undoubtedly/no doubt/ surely /of course/ certainly/truly speaking (নিঃসন্দেহে/নিশ্চিতভাবে/ অবশ্যই)
: নিঃসন্দেহে/ নিশ্চিতভাবে/ অবশ্যই—এমন বক্তব্য প্রকাশ করতে এ ধরনের Linkiers ব্যবহৃত হয়।
i. Undoubtedly you are wrong.
👉 Rule-38: Whoever যে-ই হোক:
কোনো ব্যক্তির ব্যক্তি পরিচয় অনিশ্চিত হলে এই Linker-টি তারপূর্বে ব্যবহৃত হয়।
i. Whoever is present here, he/she should listen to our request.
ii. Whoever you are, I won’t respect you.
👉 Rule-39: Unfortunately/ unluckily দুর্ভাগ্যজনকভাবে:
কোনো ঘটনা বা বিষয় দুর্ভাগ্যজনক হলে তা প্রকাশে এই Linker ব্যবহৃত হয়।
যেমন:
i. We went to meet the Headmaster. Unfortunately, we did not get him at his office.
👉 Rule-40: Whatever যা-ই হোক:
কোনো বিষয়/ বস্তুর পরিচয় অনিশ্চিত হলে তারপূর্বে এই Linker-টি ব্যবহৃত হয়।
i. Whatever you want, it must be legal.
👉 Rule-41 :In order to/ to উদ্দেশ্যে:
যে কাজের উদ্দেশ্য কোনো কিছু করা হবে বা হয় বা হয়েছে, উদ্দেশ্য-প্রকাশক সেই Verb-এর আগে in order to/ to বসে।
i. She went to market in order to buy a book.
👉 Rule-42: So that/ in order that যাতে:
উদ্দেশ্য-প্রকাশক Sub-ordinate Clause-এর আগে এ ধরনের Linker ব্যবহার করে Principal Clause-এর সঙ্গে যুক্ত করা হয়।
i. She is reading attentively so that she can get GPA-5. Rule-
👉 Rule-43: That (যে/ যা/ যেটা):
যে/ যা/ যেটা বুঝিয়ে এই Linker ব্যবহৃত হয়।
যেমন:
i. We know that she is a freedom fighter.
👉 Rule-44: Whether/whether ... or (কিনা):
নিশ্চিত নয়, এমন বিষয়, বস্তু, ঘটনা বা ব্যক্তির আগে এই Linker-টি ব্যবহৃত হয়।
i. I do not know whether he is honest or dishonest.
👉 Rule-45: Whenever যখনই হোক:
অনিশ্চিত সময়-প্রকাশক ঘটনা, কাজ বা কালের পূর্বে এই Linker-টি ব্যবহৃত হয়।
i. Whenever you need me, just make a phone call.
👉 Rule-46: Wherever যেখানেই হোক:
অনির্ধারিত বা অজ্ঞাত স্থানকে প্রকাশ করতে এই Linker-টি ব্যবহার করা হয়।
i. Wherever you go, I will always be with you.
👉 Rule-47: As/since/because/because of/for/ on account of/ due to/ owing to যেহেতু/ কারণে:
যেহেতু/ কারণে প্রকাশক Clause-এর পূর্বে এই Linker-গুলো ব্যবহৃত হয়।
i. I could not go out because of/ owing to the heavy rainfall.
👉 Rule-48: In any way/ anyhow/ by all means যে কোনো ভাবে:
যে কোনভাবে/ যে কোনো উপায়ে কোনো কাজ করতে চাইলে বা করা হবে বা করা হয়েছে, এমন বোঝাতে এ ধরনের Linker ব্যবহৃত হয়।
যেমন:
i. The problem is serious. In any way, we have to solve it.
👉 Rule-49: Enough to (যথেষ্ট):
কোনো বৈশিষ্ট্যের পর্যাপ্ততা বা অপর্যাপ্ততার কারণে কোনো কাজ সংঘটিত হলে বা না হলে সেই কাজের Verb-টির আগে এই Linker-টি বসে।
i. She is not strong enough to carry the load.
👉 Rule-50: Though/ although (যদিও):
দুটি বিপরীত ধর্মী Clause-কে যুক্ত করতে এই Linker ব্যবহৃত হয়।
i. Though worked hard, she could not get a GPA-5.
👉 Rule-51: In spite of/ despite সত্ত্বেও:
একটি Sentence/ Clause-এর সঙ্গে অপর একটি বিপরীতভাব প্রকাশ করা phrase-কে যুক্ত করতে এ ধরনের Linker ব্যবহৃত হয়।
i. In spite of her illness, she attended the meeting.
👉 Rule-52: Once/ once upon a time/ many days ago/ long long ago/ in ancient time/ in the past একদা, অনেকদিন আগে, অতীতে:
অনেকদিন আগে, অতীতে ঘটেছে এমন ঘটনা/ কাজ প্রকাশে এ ধরনের Linker ব্যবহৃত হয়।
i. Once/ Once upon a time/ Many days ago/ Long long ago/ In ancient time there lived a king who was fond of knowing his future from astrologers.
👉 Rule-53: Yet তার পরেও:
বিপরীতধর্মী বা বিপরীতভাব প্রকাশক কোনো কাজ, ঘটনা বা বৈশিষ্ট্য প্রকাশ করতে এই Linker ব্যবহৃত হয়।
i. She is poor, yet she is happy.
👉 Rule-54: As if/ as though/ as it were যেন:
কারও কাজ বা কোনো ঘটনা দেখে কিছু মনে হলে তা এই Linker-এর পরে ব্যবহার করা হয়।
I. She talks as if/ as though she were a great scholar.
👉 Rule-55: To the last/ till the end/ to a close শেষ পর্যন্ত:
শেষ পর্যন্ত যা করা হয়েছে বা হবে—এমন কাজ বা ঘটনা লেখার শেষে এ Linker-গুলো বসে।
i. We fought to the last to save our country.
Connectors Exercise for SSC
SSC Connectors all board question 2020
1. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
👉 [Dhaka Board-2020;Jashore Board- 2015]
The rapid growth of the population must be controlled. (a)–all sorts of attempts to solve the food problem will fail. (b)–we have to increase our food production very rapidly. We may mostly solve our food problem by changing our traditional food habit. (c)–we can take potato instead of rice. (d)–it is high time we changed our eating habit. (e) –knowledge of the nutritive value of food can help solve our food problem.
Answer: a) but; b) At the same time; c) for example; d) So; e) Last of all.
2. Complete the passage using suitable connectors:
👉 [Rajshahi Board-2020]
The greatness of a book depends (a) — on the acceptability among the readers. If we read a book only once, we can discover many things in it. (b)--- basing on one reading, we cannot judge the standard of a book. (c)--- a book is praised highly, we have no doubt about the greatness of the book. (d) — the first reading we may not understand a book. (e)---if it is read more than once, we can understand the greatness of the book easily.
Answer: (a) mainly/entirely; (b) So; (c) When/If; (d) Only through/Every often: (e) But.
3. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
👉 [Cumilla Board-2020]
None can deny the importance of tree plantation (a) — our lives on earth, directly and indirectly, depend on it. (b) — it is a matter of sorrow that we are cutting down trees indiscriminately. (c) — trees are planted, soon our country will turn into a desert. (d) — there will be an adverse change in the climate. (e) — we should plant more and more trees for our own sake.
Answer: a) as/ because; b) But; c) Unless; d) And; e) So/Therefore.
4. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
👉 [Jashore Board-2020]
Teaching is such a profession (a) ---helps to build a nation. A teacher is (b) --- a guide (c) ---a pioneer. He has to dedicate to this noble profession in order to guide the nation. (d) ---, he is called an architect of a new society. (e) --he neglects his duties, social discipline will break down.
Answer: a) which; b) both; c) and; d) So; e) If.
5. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
👉 [Barisal Board-2020]
Truthfulness is the greatest of all virtues (a) ---makes a person really great. (b) ---we cultivate the habit of speaking the truth, we cannot command the confidence of others. The man (c) ---nobody believes can never be famous in life. It may be (d) ---we may succeed once or twice by telling lies, (e) ---It never brings about good result. A lie never lies hidden. Today or tomorrow it comes to light.
Answer: (a) that/which; (b) Unless; (c) whom: (d) that: (e) but.
6. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
👉 [Chittagong Board-2020]
Bangladesh is a small country (a) ---it has a large population. A great number of people are poor (b) ---illiterate. (c) ---we want to develop the country, we must control the rapid growth of population. (d) ---we have to face a great problem. But it is a matter of joy (e) ---our government Is taking initiative to solve the problem.
Answer: (a) but; (b) and; (c) If; (d) Otherwise; (e) that.
7. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
👉 [Sylhet Board-2020;Dinajpur Board 2015]
Summer noon is very painful and disgusting. (a) ---the sun shines hotly over head, life becomes miserable. The sufferings of the people know no bounds (b) ---the electricity goes off. (c) ---the people use hand fans to fan themselves. Children can neither sleep (d) ---read. They feel out of sorts. (e) ---the poor suffer most. They work outside in the burning sun.
Answer: (a) When/While/Since/As; (b) when: (c) Then; (d) nor; (e) But/Mainly/Specially/Above all.
8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
👉 [Dinajpur Board 2020]
Honesty is the best way of leading life through (a)--- one can get mental peace. It is a great rational virtue (b)--- leads a man to the way of humanity. Life of a man is not very peaceful (c)--- honesty can open a door of peace before him. An honest man is more respected (d)--- other men. (e)--- We shall never be dishonest in our life.
Answer: a) which; b) which/that; c) but; d) than; e) So/Therefore.
9. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
👉 [Mymensingh Board 2020]
Women are, nowadays as important as men in the society. They constitute nearly half of our total population. (a) ---there can be no denying the fact (b) ---they too possess equal rights and duties (c) -- men do. They have noble mission to fulfil as men. (d) ---they get opportunity their genius, powers (e) ---will bloom fully.
Answer: (a) So/Actually/therefore; (b) that; (c) as/like: (d) If; (e) and.
SSC Connectors all board question 2019
1. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
👉 [Dhaka Board-2019]
A school magazine is a magazine (a) ---is published by the school authority annually. It contains poems, articles, essays and jokes. The publication of it is not an easy task (b) ---it needs time, energy and money. (c) ---a magazine committee is formed from the teachers and the students. The editor (d) ---is selected or elected by the committee members invites writings. (e) ---good writings are selected for printing.
Answer: (a) Which (b) because (c) So (d) who (e) But/Finally
2. Complete the passage using suitable connectors:
👉 [Rajshahi Board-2019]
The whole world has turned into a global village (a) ---- the improvement of information technology. Now we can know (b) ---- is happening on the other corner of the world sitting at home. One culture is coming in touch with another. The poor culture is receiving quickly the elements (c) ---- are in rich culture. (d) ---- technology transforms culture and develops it. (e) ---- we have to prevent the infiltration of bad culture of another society to our own culture.
Answer: (a) because of/ owing to; (b) what; (c) which/that; (d) Eventually/Thus; (e) However/So.
3. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
👉 [Cumilla Board-2019;Jashore Board-2019]
Morning walk is a good habit for all classes of people. (a) ---- it is a simple exercise, it is good for health both physically (b) ---- mentally. (c) ---- the morning air is fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollution, it keeps us sound and healthy. Morning walk costs nothing (d) ---- gives more. (e) ---- we should make the habit of morning walk.
Answer: (a) Though/Although; (b) as well as/and; (c) As/Since/Moreover; (d) rather/but/Wherever; (e) Hence/So/ Therefore/That is why.
4. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
👉 [Sylhet Board-2019]
Honesty is a divine virtue. The man (a) ---possesses this quality is the happiest person in the world. To be honest, man should have trustworthiness (b) ---nobody trusts a liar. (c) ---. Allah helps the honest people. (d) ---children should be taught honesty from the very beginning of life. (e) ---they should be taught discipline.
Answer: (a) who; (b) because/since/as; (c) In fact/Moreover/Besides; (d) So; (e) At the same time/In fine/Finally.
5. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
👉 [Barisal Board-2017]
Climate change means the changes in climate. (a)---, climate on earth is constantly changing. (b)--- climate change, the weather pattern in any specific region on earth (c)--- across the whole earth is changing. Human activities are greatly responsible for it. We are cutting down trees for habitation and agricultural purpose. (d)---, use of chemicals in industries causes serious harm to the ozone layer. (e)---, there is a rapid increase in temperature causing greenhouse effect.
Answer: (a) In fact/Actually; (b) Because of/Owing to/Due to; (c) as well as/and; (d) Besides/In addition; (e) As a result/Consequently.
6. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
👉 [Chittagong Board-2019]
Many schools have a uniform (a)--- there are arguments for and against. One argument is what to put on. (b)--- pupils were allowed to wear clothes according to their own choice. (c)--- some clothes may not be suitable for schools. (d)--- some of the students cannot afford to buy it. (e)---wearing a school dress is not mandatory in every school.
Answer: (a) though/although/but; (b) Previously; (c) However; (d) In addition/Moreover/Again; (e) That is why/So.
7. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
👉 [Dinajpur Board-2019]
People usually want to have their own way. They want to think and act (a)--- they like. (b)--- one cannot have one' s own way all the time. A person cannot live in an environment without considering the interest of others (c)--- his own interest. People in society may take their own decision. (d)--- these decisions ought not to be unjust (e)--- harmful to others.
Answer: (a) as; (b) However; (c) along with/beside(s)/as well as; (d) But; (e) or.
SSC Connectors all board question 2018
1. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
👉 [All Board 2018]
a)--- taking food we should bear in mind b)---we do not eat just to satisfy hunger or to feel the belly. We eat c)--- we can preserve our health. some people living in the midst of plenty, do not eat the food they need for a good health d)--- they have no knowledge of the science of health and nutrition. e)---, they suffer from various diseases.
Answer: Before /while; b) that; c) so that ;d) as /because; e) so
SSC Connectors all board question 2017
1. Complete the passage using suitable connectors:
👉 [Dhaka Board-2017]
We know that trees are essential for all kinds of creatures. They give us not only food (a)--- oxygen. They protect us from natural calamities. (b)--- they are called the saviour of our environment. (c)--- many people are not aware of this. They cut down trees randomly. (d)---, forest lands are shrinking. (e)--- people go on cutting down trees, one day there will be no trees left for us.
Answer: a) but also; b) So; c) But ;d) Therefore; e) If.
2. Complete the passage using suitable connectors:
👉 [Rajshahi Board-2017]
Ripa is a student of class ten. (a)--- she is meritorious, she never takes pride in her merit. She is helpful to all. (b)--- any week student comes to her with any problem, she tries to help him. She is respectful to the senior (c)--- affectionate to the junior him. She is simple in behaviour (d)--- strict in principle. (e)---, everyone loves her.
Answer: a) Though; b) If; c) and; d) but; e) So.
3. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
👉 [Cumilla Board-2017]
21 February is a red-letter day in our national history. It is our pride a)--- no nation of the world has ever fought for its language some countries the way we fought. So, it has been now declared as the International Mother Language Day. The proposal has been passed unanimously in the General Assembly of the UNESCO b)--- pointed out c)--- the incident of 21 is related to the Bangalees only. d)----the recognition of the day, e)---the International Mother Language Day by UNESCO has upheld the prestige of Bangalees all over the world.
Answer: a) that ;b) but; c) that ;d) At last; e) as.
4. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
👉 [Jashore Board- 2017]
Trees are very important (a)--- they produce Oxygen (b)--- is must for man and all living beings. We must realize (c)--- they help us in many ways. (d)---trees are less in number, there will be an increased amount of carbon-di-oxide in the atmosphere (e)--- it will enhance the Greenhouse effect.
Answer: a) because; b) which; c) obviously; d) If ;e) that.
5. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
👉 [Sylhet Board-2017]
None can deny the importance of tree plantation (a)--- our lives on earth directly or indirectly depend on it. (b)--- it is a matter of sorrow that we are cutting down trees indiscriminately. (c)--- trees are planted, soon our country will turn into a desert (d)--- there will be an adverse change in the climate. (e)--- we should plant more and more trees for our own sake.
Answer: a) as / because ;b) But; c) Unless ;d) when; e) So /Therefore
6. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
👉 [Barisal Board-2017]
Rural life and urban life have many common sides. a)--- differences between them are greater. Rural people do not have adequate educational and medical facilities. b)---, they face the problem with their communication network. c)--- the urban people enjoy a lot of educational and medical facilities. d)--- the people of cities and towns enjoy a smooth and easy communication system. e)--- there is a rush of people to come to cities from villages every year.
Answer: a) But; b) For example; c) On the contrary ;d) Moreover; e) As a result / So.
7. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
👉 [Chittagong Board-2017]
Global warming is increasing day by day (a)--- deforestation. We cut down trees (b)--- never think of planting more trees. (c)---- human and other living beings are in the threat of extinction. Time is coming (d) there will be no tree left for us. (e)--- have to face the bitter consequences of deforestation.
Answer: a) due to/for/because of ;b) but ;c) As a result; d) when ;e) Consequently /Then/So.
8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
👉 [Dinajpur Board-2017]
Globalization is a term (a)--- is commonly used by man (b)--- it is a process of expanding trade and commerce all over the world creating global development, we have conquered we can learn what is happening in the borderless market. (c)--- global development, we have conquered the time (d)--- distance. (e)---, we can learn what is happening in the farthest corner of the world.
Answer: a) which; b) Really; c) Owing to ;d) of ; e) As a result
SSC Connectors all board question 2016
1. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
👉 [Dhaka Board-2016]
Gold is a bright precious metal. There are many metals cheaper (a) ---gold but look like it. They glitter well (b) ---fade in course of time. Actually there are many people in our society (c) ---are outwardly gentle and nice. But (d) ---a period of time, their real identity is revealed. (e) ---, all that glitters is not gold.
Answer: (a) than: (b) but; (c) who; (d) after: (e) So/Actually/In fact/Therefore.
2. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
👉 [Rajshahi Board-2016]
45. Honesty is a divine virtue. The man (a) ---possesses this quality is the happiest person in the world. To be honest, man should have trustworthiness (b) ---nobody trusts a liar. (c) ---. Allah helps the honest people. (d) ---children should be taught honesty from the very beginning of life. (e) ---they should be taught discipline.
Answer: (a) who; (b) because/since/as; (c) In fact/Moreover/Besides; (d) So; (e) At the same time/In fine/Finally.
3. Complete the passage with suitable connectors.
👉 [Cumilla Board-2016]
Student life is the best time in life (a)--- almost every student is free from cares (b)--- anxieties of life. He has nothing to do (c)--- study. (d)--- a student, he should read novels, magazines, newspapers (e)---textbooks.
Answer: a) when / since; b) and; c) but / without/ except; d) As / Being: e) besides / except / along with.
4. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
👉 [Jashore Board- 2016]
(a) ---Population problem is one of the greatest problems in our country. (b) ---Bangladesh is a small country, it has a huge population. The government finds it difficult to provide basic necessities. (c) ---it has become a great concern to all. (d) ---solving this problem some necessary steps should be taken. In this regard, general people should help the government. (e) ---the population growth is controlled, people will lead a happy life.
Answer: (a) Truly/At present/Undoubtedly/Nowadays; (b) Though/Although; (c) So; (d) With a view to/For; (e) If.
5. Complete the passage using suitable connectors:
👉 [Chittagong Board-2016]
Every citizen has some duties and responsibilities for his nation. (a)--- most of the people are careless in this respect. People of this country have achieved national identity at the cost of a great sacrifice (b)--- is still evaluated nationally. (c)--- some selfish people never want to give them recognition. d)--- we all should do some benevolent activities. e)--- we will be guilty to the nation.
Answer: a) But; b) that/which; c) But; d) therefore; e) Otherwise
6. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
👉 [Sylhet Board-2016]
a)---I were a rich man I would help others. People living under the poverty line have the hope of better days b)--- they do not get c)--- they dream of. d)--- their condition is getting from bad to worse. The only thing e)--- they need is nothing but education.
Answer: a) If; b) but / though; c) what; d) So / This is why / In fact; e) what/that/which.
7. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
👉 [Barisal Board-2016]
A hare is a very speedy animal. (a) ---, a tortoise moves very slowly. (b) ---, it has a heavy shell on its back. (c) ---, its legs are short. (d) ---, it cannot move as fast as other animals. One morning a hare laughed at a tortoise for its slow motion. The hare asked the tortoise to run a race. (e) ---‘the tortoise felt hurt, It agreed to the proposal of the hare.
Answer: (a) On the contrary/But/On the other hand; (b) Firstly; (c) Secondly; (d) So/As a result; (e) Though/Although.
8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
👉 [Dinajpur Board 2016]
An idle man does not do his work in right time. He puts off work of today for tomorrow. A student (a) ---neglects his daily lessons is sure to fail. A young man who idles away his time becomes a burden to the family (b) ---the society. His brain becomes the workshop of devils. It is said (c) ---the devil tempts the busy man (d) ---the idle man tempts the devil. (e) ---everyone should make the best use of time.
Answer: (a) who; (b) as well as/and; (c) that; (d) whereas/and/but/while/on the other hand/on the contrary; (e) So/For this reason.
SSC Connectors all board question 2015
1. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
👉 [Dhaka Board-2015]
The foods that we eat can be divided into six kinds (a)--- what substances they contain and (b)--- benefits they do to us. Fish, meat,, peas and milk provide us with protein (c)--- builds our body and helps us grow. (d)--- we do not take all these, we cannot grow well. Vitamins and mineral salts protect us from diseases (e)--- keep us fit for work.
Answer: a) according to; b) what; c) which/that. d) If; e) and.
2. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
👉 [Rajshahi Board-2015]
(a) ---, there are some differences between practical knowledge and bookish knowledge. (b) ---often they are thought to be the same. (c) ---a man is educated in the truest sense, he will be able to lead a life completely different from others. (d) --he can distinguish between right and wrong. (e)---Education is very important.
Answer: (a) Undoubtedly/In fact; (b) But; (c) If/When; (d) Besides/Therefore; (e) So/Thus.
3. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
👉 [Cumilla Board-2015]
Once upon a time, there lived a fox (a) ---was very clever. He lived in a jungle in a very hot country (b) ---Bangladesh. One day, (c) ---Mr Fox was walking through the jungle, he fell into a trap. After trying very hard he could get out of the trap (d) ---lost his tail. Without his tail, Mr Fox looked very strange (e) ---he felt very sad and ashamed.
Answer: (a) which/that; (b) like; (c) while; (d) but; (e) as well as/and/and so/for which.
4. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
👉 [Sylhet Board- 2015]
It is known to all that gold is a valuable metal. (a) ---, there are many metals cheaper than gold though they look like it. (b)--- they glitter for sometime, they fade away in the long run. In our society there are also many people (c)--- are outwardly very gentle and polished. Later on, their real identity is revealed (d)---they do not exercise moral values. That's why, people say, "All (e)---glitters is not gold"
Answer: a) Obviously/ Of course; b) Though; c) who; d) as: e) that.
5. Complete the passage with suitable connectors.
👉 [Chittagong Board-2015]
Women are, nowadays as important as men in society. They constitute nearly half of our total population. a)--- there can be no denying the fact b)--- they too possess equal rights and duties c)--- men do. They have a noble mission to fulfil as men. d)--- they get the opportunity, their genius, powers e)--- capacities will bloom fully.
Answer: a) So; b) that; c) as; d) If; e) and.
6. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
👉 [Barisal Board-2015]
A healthy man can do any work. (a) ---he can eat any food he likes. (b) ---, he can enjoy life in every way. (c) ---an unhealthy man is unhappy, for he cannot eat and do what he likes. (d) ---he lives and dies poor. He may have intelligence, merit, learning and power, but he cannot put them to use and reap their benefits. (e) ---health is the source of all happiness in life.
Answer: (a) In addition/Besides/And: (b) Moreover/Besides/So; (c) On the other hand/But/On the contrary; (d) As a result/ Consequently/Thus; (e) That is why/ Therefore/In fact/Above all/ Actually/ So