Conjunctions MCQs

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Conjunctions MCQs

Practice Conjunctions MCQs with answers and detailed explanations. Learn coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, correlative conjunctions and sentence joining rules through multiple choice questions designed for SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Teaching and other competitive exams.

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Question #201
He ran fast _____ he might catch the bus.
A. unless
B. although
C. because
D. so that

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'So that' expresses purpose with 'might'.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #202
_____ the exam was tough, he passed with good marks.
A. Although
B. Because
C. Since
D. Unless

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Although' shows contrast between tough exam and passing.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #203
He is as quick _____ lightning.
A. that
B. as
C. so
D. than

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'As ... as' for comparison of equality.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #204
I will not go to school _____ I am well.
A. unless
B. because
C. since
D. if

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Unless' means 'if I am not well'.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #205
She was late _____ she missed the bus.
A. but
B. and
C. because
D. so

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Because' gives reason for being late.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #206
Work hard _____ you may fail.
A. or else
B. so that
C. but
D. unless

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Or else' warns of the negative result.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #207
_____ he is a beginner, he plays well.
A. Though
B. Since
C. Because
D. If

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Though' contrasts being a beginner with good play.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #208
I shall not forgive him _____ he apologizes.
A. since
B. because
C. unless
D. if

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Unless' means 'if he does not apologize'.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #209
He is rich, _____ he is not generous.
A. so
B. but
C. for
D. and

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'But' contrasts richness with lack of generosity.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #210
I will not leave _____ you come.
A. until
B. if
C. because
D. unless

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Until' means staying up to the time you come.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #211
He is so honest _____ he cannot tell a lie.
A. than
B. but
C. as
D. that

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'So ... that' shows result of honesty.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #212
She sings _____ she were a professional singer.
A. although
B. because
C. so that
D. as if

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'As if' expresses an unreal comparison.

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Question #213
I will give you the book _____ I have finished it.
A. unless
B. after
C. while
D. until

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'After' indicates time sequence.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #214
_____ he was late, he was not allowed inside.
A. If
B. Although
C. Because
D. Unless

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Because' gives reason for not being allowed.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #215
You must start early _____ you want to reach on time.
A. though
B. if
C. because
D. unless

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'If' introduces the condition for reaching on time.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #216
He is not a lawyer, _____ is he a judge.
A. or
B. but
C. and
D. nor

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Nor' adds a negative statement with inversion.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #217
_____ it was getting dark, we hurried home.
A. Unless
B. Although
C. Yet
D. As

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'As' means 'because', giving reason.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #218
He will not pass the exam _____ he studies.
A. unless
B. if
C. though
D. because

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Unless' means 'if he does not study'.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #219
She is either very brave _____ very foolish.
A. nor
B. or
C. and
D. but

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Either ... or' presents two possibilities.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #220
I like him _____ he is honest.
A. unless
B. though
C. because
D. if

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Because' gives the reason for liking.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions