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 on the Answer Sheet. 

________ the records have been completely undermined by shoddy book-keeping. 

Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space, followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. 

It does not look like he is going ________ in his studies than what was predicted by his school principal. 

Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space, followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. 

________ all the confusion the thief made a quiet getaway. 

Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space, followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. 

The intricate operation on the patient required the expertise of a/an ______ surgeon.