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 #21
He is very clever, _____ nobody likes him.
A. yet
B. because
C. and
D. so
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Yet' shows an unexpected contrast.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #22
I read the book _____ I could pass the exam.
A. unless
B. although
C. while
D. so that
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'So that' expresses purpose.
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Question #23
He behaved _____ nothing had happened.
A. as if
B. so that
C. though
D. because
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'As if' is used for an unreal comparison.
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Question #24
No sooner had he arrived _____ the meeting started.
A. before
B. than
C. then
D. when
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'No sooner ... than' is the correct correlative pair.
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Question #25
I shall punish you _____ you tell the truth.
A. because
B. although
C. if
D. unless
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Unless' implies 'if you do not tell the truth'.
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Question #26
He is not only a good singer _____ a great dancer.
A. also
B. and
C. but
D. but also
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Correlative 'not only ... but also' connects two complements.
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Question #27
_____ we had no money, we could not buy the tickets.
A. Unless
B. Since
C. Although
D. While
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Since' means 'because', giving a reason.
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Question #28
He is either a doctor _____ an engineer.
A. nor
B. and
C. but
D. or
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Correct pair is 'either ... or'.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #29
_____ he was honest, he was respected.
A. Since
B. Although
C. Before
D. Unless
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Since' gives the reason for being respected.
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Question #30
He took a taxi _____ he might not be late.
A. so that
B. as
C. although
D. because
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'So that' expresses purpose; 'might not' is a subjunctive.
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Question #31
I do not know _____ I should laugh or cry.
A. that
B. whether
C. unless
D. if
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Whether' is used before alternatives 'laugh or cry'.
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Question #32
The weather was bad, _____ the match was cancelled.
A. for
B. but
C. so
D. or
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'So' shows effect: bad weather led to cancellation.
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Question #33
_____ he is rich, he is not proud.
A. Because
B. Unless
C. If
D. Though
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Though' introduces concession: despite richness, not proud.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #34
Walk carefully _____ you should fall.
A. so that
B. while
C. because
D. lest
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Lest' is used to express fear that something might happen, followed by 'should'.
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Question #35
He is neither a fool _____ a genius.
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. nor
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Neither ... nor' pairs two negatives.
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Question #36
She could not sleep _____ she was very tired.
A. even though
B. because
C. unless
D. if
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Even though' shows unexpected contrast: she could not sleep despite being tired.
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Question #37
You must work hard, _____ you will fail.
A. or else
B. and
C. so
D. but
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Or else' warns about the negative result.
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Question #38
_____ the sun rose, the fog disappeared.
A. Although
B. Unless
C. Until
D. As soon as
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'As soon as' indicates immediate sequence.
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Question #39
She is so poor _____ she cannot pay her fees.
A. but
B. that
C. as
D. than
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Correlative 'so ... that' shows cause and effect.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #40
I will come _____ I am invited.
A. if
B. unless
C. before
D. although
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'If' introduces condition for coming.
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