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 #41
He is not only a poet _____ a philosopher.
A. but also
B. or
C. and
D. as well
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Pair 'not only ... but also' joins two nouns.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #42
_____ it is a holiday, the banks are closed.
A. Unless
B. Before
C. Although
D. Because
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Because' gives the reason for closure.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #43
Hardly had he left _____ the guests arrived.
A. when
B. than
C. while
D. then
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Hardly ... when' is the correct pair.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #44
She asked _____ I was going out.
A. though
B. unless
C. if
D. that
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'If' is used to introduce a reported yes/no question.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #45
He went to bed early _____ he was very tired.
A. for
B. so
C. yet
D. but
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'For' means 'because' (more formal) when giving reason.
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Question #46
_____ he is young, he is very responsible.
A. Since
B. Although
C. Unless
D. And
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Although' shows contrast between youth and responsibility.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #47
I will wait for you _____ you come.
A. because
B. unless
C. if
D. until
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Until' indicates up to the time you come.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #48
He is not so clever _____ his brother.
A. that
B. so
C. than
D. as
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Comparative structure 'not so ... as' shows negative equality.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #49
We eat _____ we may live.
A. because
B. so that
C. although
D. unless
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'So that' shows purpose of eating.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #50
She is as intelligent _____ her sister.
A. that
B. so
C. than
D. as
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Correlative 'as ... as' for positive equality.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #51
I will not go out _____ it stops raining.
A. if
B. because
C. while
D. unless
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Unless' means 'if it does not stop raining'.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #52
_____ the train was late, we missed the appointment.
A. Yet
B. Unless
C. Although
D. Because
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Because' explains the reason for missing the appointment.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #53
He is a doctor, _____ his brother is a teacher.
A. while
B. if
C. because
D. when
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'While' is used to show contrast between two things.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #54
Scarcely had I entered the room _____ the phone rang.
A. then
B. than
C. before
D. when
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Scarcely ... when' is the correct pair.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #55
You may come _____ you like.
A. until
B. though
C. unless
D. whenever
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Whenever' means at any time you like.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #56
I shall go _____ you come or not.
A. unless
B. whether
C. that
D. if
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Whether' is used before 'or not'.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #57
_____ you are my friend, I will help you.
A. Unless
B. Since
C. Although
D. Before
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Since' gives the reason for offering help.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #58
The more you read, _____ you will learn.
A. than
B. as
C. more
D. the more
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Correlative 'the more ... the more' shows proportional increase.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #59
He is not only tall _____ strong.
A. and also
B. or
C. as well
D. but also
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Correct pair 'not only ... but also'.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #60
_____ he is poor, he cannot buy a car.
A. If
B. Though
C. Since
D. Unless
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Since' (because) gives the reason for inability to buy.
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