Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:
A cyclone is a devastating storm in Bangladesh that moves at a high speed. (a) ___ it causes immense harm to people and property. (b) ___ the inhabitants of coastal regions are the main victims of cyclone. (c) ___ the cyclone of Bangladesh originates from the Bay of Bengal. (d) ___ it is accompanied by thunders and heavy showers. (e) ____ unbearable heat is felt for a few days. (f) ____one day the sky becomes terribly dark and strong winds begin to blow. (g)____a terrible situation is created that lasts for hours. (h) ___ it causes a great havoc causing death to people and other animals. (i) ___ dwelling houses are blown away. (j) ____ the cyclone is followed by scarcity of food and outbreak of various diseases. (k) ____ the great loss caused by cyclone can be reduced. (l) ____prior warning can be given to people using modern technology of weather forecast. (m) ____ people and domestic animals of the cyclone-prone areas can be shifted to cyclone shelters. (n) ____ a quick relief work and medical facilities should be ensured.
(a) Moreover; (b) Specifically/ Specially; (c) Actually / Mainly; (d) Moreover / Also; (e) Beforehand; (f) Suddenly / Later; (g) Then / Ultimately; (h) Eventually; (i) As a result; (j) Subsequently; (k) However; (l) Firstly / For example; (m) Secondly / Besides / additionally; (n) Finally / Moreover
A cyclone is a devastating storm in Bangladesh that moves at a high speed. (a) Moreover it causes immense harm to people and property. (b) Specifically/ Specially the inhabitants of coastal regions are the main victims of cyclone. (c) Actually / Mainly the cyclone of Bangladesh originates from the Bay of Bengal. (d) Moreover / Also it is accompanied by thunders and heavy showers. (e) Beforehand unbearable heat is felt for a few days. (f) Suddenly / Later one day the sky becomes terribly dark and strong winds begin to blow. (g)Then / Ultimately a terrible situation is created that lasts for hours. (h) Eventually it causes a great havoc causing death to people and other animals. (i) As a result dwelling houses are blown away. (j) Subsequently the cyclone is followed by scarcity of food and outbreak of various diseases. (k) However the great loss caused by cyclone can be reduced. (l)Firstly / For example prior warning can be given to people using modern technology of weather forecast. (m) Secondly / Besides / additionally people and domestic animals of the cyclone-prone areas can be shifted to cyclone shelters. (n) Finally / Moreover a quick relief work and medical facilities should be ensured.
After help, we can use object + infinitive (with or without to).
Can you help me (to) find my ring? (NOT | |
Thank you so much for helping us (to) repair the car. | |
Our main task is to help the company (to) become profitable. |
Help can also be followed directly by an infinitive without an object.
Would you like to help pack? |
If you say that you cannot/can’t help doing something (especially in British English), you mean that you can’t stop yourself, even if you don’t want to do it.
She’s a selfish woman, but somehow you can’t help liking her. | |
Excuse me – I couldn’t help overhearing what you said. | |
Sorry I broke the cup – I couldn’t help it. |
Can’t help can be followed by but + infinitive (without to), with the same meaning as can’t help verb + ing. This is common in American English.
I can’t help but wonder what I should do next. |