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 #81
He is not only honest _____ sincere.
A. as well
B. but also
C. or
D. and

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Not only ... but also' pairs two adjectives.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #82
I will not go out _____ the rain stops.
A. because
B. while
C. if
D. until

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Until' means up to the time the rain stops.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #83
He left early _____ he was not feeling well.
A. or
B. because
C. so
D. but

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Because' gives reason for leaving early.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #84
I shall wait here _____ you come.
A. until
B. though
C. if
D. unless

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Until' indicates waiting up to the time of coming.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #85
He is small _____ he is strong.
A. and
B. because
C. so
D. but

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'But' contrasts small size with strength.

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Question #86
_____ he is old, he can run fast.
A. Unless
B. Because
C. Since
D. Although

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Although' shows unexpected contrast.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #87
I have no money, _____ I cannot buy a car.
A. for
B. or
C. so
D. but

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'So' shows effect of having no money.

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Question #88
She will succeed _____ she works hard.
A. although
B. if
C. because
D. unless

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'If' introduces condition for success.

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Question #89
_____ he is my friend, I respect him.
A. Unless
B. If
C. Because
D. Although

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Because' gives the reason for respect.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #90
He is a good student, _____ he sometimes fails.
A. but
B. and
C. so
D. for

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'But' contrasts being good with occasional failure.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #91
_____ the bell rang, the students ran out.
A. Because
B. As soon as
C. Although
D. Unless

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'As soon as' indicates immediate action after the bell.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #92
She is neither intelligent _____ hardworking.
A. but
B. or
C. and
D. nor

Correct Answer: Option D


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #93
I do not know _____ he will attend the meeting.
A. if
B. that
C. whether
D. unless

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Whether' is appropriate for indirect question.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #94
He is so young _____ he cannot drive.
A. than
B. that
C. as
D. so

Correct Answer: Option B


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

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Question #95
_____ it was raining, we postponed the match.
A. Unless
B. Yet
C. Though
D. As

Correct Answer: Option D


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #96
Either he _____ I am going.
A. and
B. but
C. nor
D. or

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Correct pair 'either ... or' with two pronouns.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #97
He is wiser _____ I thought.
A. as
B. so
C. that
D. than

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Than' is used for comparison after comparative 'wiser'.

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Question #98
I shall go to the party _____ I get an invitation.
A. unless
B. though
C. if
D. until

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'If' introduces condition of getting invitation.

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Question #99
He is as tall _____ his father.
A. so
B. as
C. than
D. that

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Equality comparison uses 'as ... as'.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #100
_____ the teacher entered, the students stood up.
A. When
B. Because
C. Until
D. Unless

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'When' indicates the time of entering.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions