Test 1. Fill in the blanks using the cohesive devices given in brackets.

[In addition, otherwise, however, as a result, moreover, firstly, in spite of this, in general, on the contrary, besides]

1. It was raining heavily.______the match continued
2. _______we are happy about the result.
3. He directed the movie brilliantly.______he composed all the songs.
4. We were planning to visit Munnar. _______we were unable to go due to COVID restrictions.
5. Businesses are doing badly._______they are finding it difficult to pay back their loans.
6. Installing CCTV cameras will deter people from throwing waste in public places.______it will help police to catch criminals.
7.________I would like to thank all of you for coming.
8. Answer only if you are sure.______you will lose marks as there is negative marks for wrong answers.
9. People expected the stock market to crash due to COVID.______it went up.
10. Mahesh is not likely to get army selection. He is always sick._______he is only five feet tall. ​