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 #101
He ran fast _____ he could win the race.
A. because
B. although
C. so that
D. unless
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'So that' expresses purpose of running fast.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #102
_____ you are unwell, you must rest.
A. Although
B. Since
C. Before
D. Unless
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Since' gives the reason for rest.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #103
He will not go _____ he is forced.
A. because
B. unless
C. if
D. though
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Unless' means 'if he is not forced'.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #104
Scarcely had he gone out _____ a policeman knocked at the door.
A. then
B. while
C. when
D. than
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Scarcely ... when' is the correct pair.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #105
He was tired, _____ he continued working.
A. so
B. or
C. but
D. for
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'But' shows contrast: tired yet continued.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #106
The match was cancelled _____ it rained heavily.
A. or
B. but
C. so
D. because
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Because' gives reason for cancellation.
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Question #107
_____ I am busy, I cannot come to the phone.
A. Although
B. While
C. Because
D. Unless
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Because' explains why I cannot come.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #108
You must eat _____ you may live.
A. so that
B. though
C. unless
D. because
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'So that' indicates purpose of eating.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #109
He is not so hardworking _____ his brother.
A. that
B. than
C. as
D. so
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Not so ... as' for negative comparison.
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Question #110
_____ he was honest, people trusted him.
A. Although
B. Because
C. Before
D. Unless
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Because' gives the reason for trust.
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Question #111
I will not go _____ I am paid.
A. until
B. while
C. unless
D. if
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Unless' means 'if I am not paid'.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #112
He is not a good singer, _____ he is a good dancer.
A. or
B. and
C. but
D. so
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'But' contrasts singing and dancing abilities.
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Question #113
I stayed at home _____ I was ill.
A. so
B. but
C. because
D. or
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Because' gives reason for staying home.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #114
No sooner did the sun rise _____ the birds began to sing.
A. while
B. than
C. when
D. then
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'No sooner ... than' is the correct pair.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #115
_____ she is rich, she does not help the poor.
A. Though
B. Since
C. Unless
D. Because
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Though' shows concession: rich but does not help.
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Question #116
We must finish the project _____ the deadline.
A. when
B. by the time
C. before
D. until
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Before' indicates finishing prior to the deadline.
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Question #117
He is either honest _____ a fool.
A. and
B. or
C. nor
D. but
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Either ... or' used for alternatives.
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Question #118
_____ the teacher explains well, the students understand.
A. Unless
B. If
C. Though
D. Since
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Since' (because) gives the reason.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #119
I will wait _____ the train arrives.
A. until
B. if
C. unless
D. because
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Until' means up to the time of arrival.
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Question #120
He is so lazy _____ he cannot do anything.
A. but
B. than
C. that
D. as
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'So ... that' shows result of laziness.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions

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