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 #121
_____ the weather is fine, we will go for a picnic.
A. Unless
B. Because
C. Although
D. If
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'If' introduces condition of fine weather.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #122
She is not a doctor, _____ she is a nurse.
A. but
B. and
C. for
D. so
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'But' contrasts the two professions.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #123
The more you practice, _____ you become.
A. better
B. good
C. best
D. the better
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Correlative 'the more ... the better'.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #124
He went to Delhi _____ he might find a job.
A. because
B. although
C. unless
D. so that
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'So that' expresses purpose with 'might'.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #125
_____ the sun sets, we should return home.
A. While
B. Until
C. As soon as
D. Before
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Before' indicates returning prior to sunset.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #126
He is not a teacher, _____ is he a student.
A. so
B. nor
C. and
D. or
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Nor' is used to add another negative statement with inversion.
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Question #127
She was crying _____ she had lost her purse.
A. or
B. because
C. but
D. so
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Because' gives the reason for crying.
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Question #128
_____ we missed the bus, we were late for school.
A. Although
B. Because
C. Unless
D. While
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Because' explains the cause of being late.
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Question #129
I shall not speak to him _____ he apologizes.
A. unless
B. because
C. since
D. if
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Unless' means 'if he does not apologize'.
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Question #130
He is so clever _____ no one can cheat him.
A. than
B. so
C. that
D. as
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'So ... that' shows result of cleverness.
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Question #131
Either you or he _____ to blame.
A. is
B. are
C. were
D. have
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
With 'either ... or', verb agrees with nearest subject 'he', so singular 'is'.
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Question #132
_____ he gets leave, he will come.
A. Unless
B. If
C. Until
D. Though
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'If' introduces condition of getting leave.
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Question #133
He is not a liar, _____ does he cheat anyone.
A. nor
B. or
C. and
D. but
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Nor' with inversion to add negative statement.
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Question #134
She came _____ she was invited.
A. unless
B. though
C. because
D. while
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Because' gives reason: she came due to invitation.
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Question #135
You will be late _____ you hurry up.
A. unless
B. because
C. if
D. although
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Unless' means 'if you do not hurry'.
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Question #136
I will not talk to you _____ you behave properly.
A. because
B. unless
C. if
D. until
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Until' here means up to the time you behave properly.
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Question #137
_____ he was tired, he completed the work.
A. Although
B. Because
C. Since
D. Unless
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Although' shows contrast: tired but completed work.
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Question #138
He is as brave _____ a lion.
A. so
B. that
C. as
D. than
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'As ... as' for comparison of equality.
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Question #139
We started early _____ we might not miss the train.
A. although
B. because
C. unless
D. so that
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'So that' expresses purpose with 'might'.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #140
He can neither read _____ write.
A. or
B. nor
C. but
D. and
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Correct Answer: Option B

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