2025 · Q89
Directions: Given below are sentences that use discourse markers/expressions to make them complete. Identify the most appropriate discourse marker and mark your answer accordingly in the Answer Sheet.
__________, issues of religious plurality are embedded in the relationship between different followers of the party.
EnglishFill in the Blanks
- ASomewhat
- BSignificantly
- CUnexpectedly
- DOvermuch
Explanation
"Significantly, issues of religious plurality are embedded..." — the sentence adverb "significantly" marks the statement as important. "Somewhat" hedges, "unexpectedly" adds a surprise the sentence does not intend, and "overmuch" (excessively) is unidiomatic as a sentence adverb. Option (B) is correct.