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 #521
_____ the police arrived, the thief had escaped.
A. Because
B. When
C. Unless
D. Although

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'When' indicates the time of arrival.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #522
I will not go to the party _____ I am invited personally.
A. because
B. until
C. if
D. unless

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Unless' means 'if I am not invited personally'.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #523
He is so angry _____ he is shaking.
A. as
B. but
C. than
D. that

Correct Answer: Option D


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #524
_____ I like her, I cannot marry her.
A. If
B. Because
C. Though
D. Unless

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Though' shows concession: liking but not marrying.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #525
He is neither kind _____ generous.
A. and
B. nor
C. or
D. but

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Neither ... nor' connects two adjectives.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #526
You may go out _____ you finish your dinner.
A. while
B. unless
C. until
D. if

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'If' introduces condition of finishing dinner.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #527
The bed is so comfortable _____ I fell asleep immediately.
A. but
B. as
C. that
D. than

Correct Answer: Option C


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #528
I will go to the library _____ I return the book.
A. unless
B. if
C. because
D. though

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Because' gives reason for going.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #529
_____ the task is simple, do not underestimate it.
A. Because
B. If
C. Unless
D. Though

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Though' contrasts simplicity with caution.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #530
He is as free _____ a bird.
A. that
B. so
C. than
D. as

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'As ... as' for simile.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #531
I shall wait here _____ the sun sets.
A. because
B. until
C. unless
D. if

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Until' means up to the time of sunset.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #532
He was so careless _____ he lost his wallet.
A. but
B. than
C. as
D. that

Correct Answer: Option D


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #533
_____ you are a doctor, you can help him.
A. If
B. Because
C. Although
D. Unless

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Because' gives reason for helping.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #534
He will not listen _____ you shout at him.
A. because
B. unless
C. if
D. until

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Until' means up to the time of shouting.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #535
She is as sweet _____ sugar.
A. that
B. as
C. so
D. than

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'As ... as' for simile.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #536
I will not go to sleep _____ I hear a bedtime story.
A. because
B. unless
C. if
D. until

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Until' means up to the time of hearing a story.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #537
The dog is so fierce _____ no one dares to go near it.
A. but
B. than
C. that
D. as

Correct Answer: Option C


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #538
_____ I am busy, I will call you later.
A. Although
B. Unless
C. If
D. Because

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Because' gives reason for calling later.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #539
You can go to the cinema _____ you have completed your homework.
A. until
B. while
C. if
D. unless

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'If' introduces condition of completion.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #540
He is so hungry _____ he could eat a horse.
A. as
B. but
C. than
D. that

Correct Answer: Option D


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions