The Principal was addressing the students on ways and means of conducting the sports meet of the college. ________, responding to the opinion of one of the athletes, she wanted to learn about how more sports could be included in the meet.

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Directions: 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 on the Answer Sheet.

The Principal was addressing the students on ways and means of conducting the sports meet of the college. ________, responding to the opinion of one of the athletes, she wanted to learn about how more sports could be included in the meet.

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In spite of
While
Still
Further

Answer 1

The correct answer is 'Further'.

Key Points

The first sentence sets the scene: The Principal is discussing the sports meet. The second sentence describes an action taken by the Principal that is a continuation or an additional step within that discussion (responding to an athlete to learn more).
Let's analyze the options:
- In spite of: This phrase introduces a contrast or concession (meaning "despite"). It would imply that her response happened contrary to some expectation or obstacle, which is not indicated by the context.
- While: This conjunction can mean "at the same time as" or "although/whereas." While "at the same time as" could grammatically fit (implying she responded concurrently with her address), it doesn't best capture the sense of adding to or elaborating on the discussion.
- Still: As a discourse marker, "still" typically implies continuation of a state or action, or a concession ("nevertheless"). It doesn't fit well to introduce a new, related action as a progression.
- Further: This adverb means "in addition; moreover" or indicates a continuation to a greater extent. As a discourse marker, it is used to introduce an additional point or a next step in a sequence of actions or arguments. This perfectly fits the context, indicating that her response and desire to learn more was an additional action taken during her address concerning the sports meet.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

Complete Sentence: "The Principal was addressing the students on ways and means of conducting the sports meet of the college. Further, responding to the opinion of one of the athletes, she wanted to learn about how more sports could be included in the meet."

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The Principal was addressing the students on ways and means of conducting the sports meet of the college. ________, responding to the opinion of one of the athletes, she wanted to learn about how more sports could be included in the meet.

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