Question:
Identify the most appropriate discourse marker/expression to make the sentence complete.
______________ an happy childhood leads to criminal behaviour.
Identify the most appropriate discourse marker/expression to make the sentence complete.
______________ an happy childhood leads to criminal behaviour.
Options:
- a) Still if
- b) Even somewhat
- c) In some cases
- d) In progression
- a) Still if
- b) Even somewhat
- c) In some cases
- d) In progression
correct answer : c)
Explanation:
The phrase “In some cases” is appropriate here because the sentence is making a non-universal statement. It shows that an unhappy childhood can lead to criminal behaviour, but not always. This softens the claim and introduces a generalisation accurately, making it the best fit.
The phrase “In some cases” is appropriate here because the sentence is making a non-universal statement. It shows that an unhappy childhood can lead to criminal behaviour, but not always. This softens the claim and introduces a generalisation accurately, making it the best fit.