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NDA 1 2025 GAT, question 35

Topic: Discourse markers

Directions · Q26 to Q35

Given below are sentences that use discourse markers/expressions to make them complete. Identify the most appropriate discourse marker/expression and mark your answer accordingly in the Answer Sheet:

Q35

________, the committee is of the opinion that all academic matters will be discussed in the Executive Body Meeting.

  1. (a) HenceCorrect answer
  2. (b) But
  3. (c) Later
  4. (d) Although

Solution.

Answer: (a) Hence

  1. The sentence states the committee's conclusion, and "Hence" introduces a conclusion.
  2. "Although" would leave the clause without a main clause, and "Later" is about time, not opinion.

Trap: "But" also starts a sentence, but it needs a contrasting idea before it, and none is given.