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 #61
He remained silent _____ he did not know the answer.
A. because
B. yet
C. so
D. but

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Because' explains why he remained silent.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #62
She will come _____ she is not busy.
A. unless
B. until
C. if
D. because

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'If' sets the condition of not being busy.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #63
_____ you are going, I will go with you.
A. Since
B. Because
C. Though
D. Unless

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Since' here means 'as', indicating reason or time.

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Question #64
He is very rich, _____ he lives a simple life.
A. for
B. so
C. but
D. and

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'But' contrasts wealth with simple living.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #65
I shall not go _____ I receive an invitation.
A. because
B. although
C. if
D. unless

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Unless' means 'if I do not receive'.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #66
He is so tall _____ he can touch the ceiling.
A. than
B. as
C. but
D. that

Correct Answer: Option D


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

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Question #67
_____ I was walking down the road, I saw a lion.
A. Unless
B. If
C. While
D. Because

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'While' indicates during the time of walking.

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Question #68
She cried _____ she was hurt.
A. or
B. so
C. because
D. but

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Because' gives the reason for crying.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #69
He is neither rich _____ famous.
A. or
B. but
C. nor
D. and

Correct Answer: Option C


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #70
I will do it _____ you help me.
A. if
B. although
C. unless
D. because

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'If' expresses condition for doing it.

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Question #71
He was punished _____ he had stolen the purse.
A. though
B. if
C. because
D. unless

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Because' provides the reason for punishment.

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Question #72
Work hard _____ you may pass.
A. unless
B. although
C. because
D. so that

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'So that' expresses purpose.

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Question #73
_____ you run fast, you will miss the bus.
A. Because
B. Unless
C. Though
D. If

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Unless' means 'if you do not run fast'.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #74
He could not come _____ he was ill.
A. so
B. unless
C. but
D. because

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Because' states the reason for not coming.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #75
The boy is so weak _____ he cannot walk.
A. as
B. that
C. than
D. so

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'So ... that' indicates result of weakness.

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Question #76
He talks _____ he were a king.
A. so that
B. as though
C. because
D. although

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'As though' (as if) is used for unreal comparison.

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Question #77
_____ he is a child, he can solve puzzles.
A. Although
B. Unless
C. Because
D. If

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Although' shows contrast: child but can solve puzzles.

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Question #78
I will come _____ I am free.
A. unless
B. if
C. until
D. because

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'If' expresses the condition of being free.

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Question #79
You must finish the work _____ you may go.
A. while
B. so that
C. unless
D. because

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'So that' indicates purpose: finishing work for going.

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Question #80
_____ it was cold, we went swimming.
A. If
B. Since
C. Because
D. Although

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Although' shows contrast between cold and swimming.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions