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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 #161
He could not come _____ he was busy.
A. because
B. unless
C. if
D. though
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Because' gives reason for not coming.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #162
I will go to the market _____ I need vegetables.
A. unless
B. if
C. because
D. until
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Because' explains the reason for going.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #163
He walked slowly _____ he was tired.
A. so
B. but
C. or
D. because
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Because' gives reason for slow walking.
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Question #164
_____ you are rich, you can help the poor.
A. Although
B. Because
C. Unless
D. If
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Because' gives reason for ability to help.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #165
I will not leave _____ the rain stops.
A. because
B. until
C. if
D. while
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Until' means up to the time the rain stops.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #166
He is not only a writer _____ a social activist.
A. or
B. as well
C. but also
D. and
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Not only ... but also' pairs two roles.
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Question #167
You can go _____ you like.
A. whenever
B. until
C. unless
D. though
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Whenever' means at any time you like.
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Question #168
_____ she is careful, she makes mistakes.
A. Because
B. Unless
C. Though
D. If
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Though' contrasts carefulness with mistakes.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #169
Either you must apologize _____ face the consequences.
A. or
B. and
C. nor
D. but
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Either ... or' presents two alternatives.
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Question #170
The book is so interesting _____ I cannot put it down.
A. as
B. that
C. than
D. so
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'So ... that' shows result of interesting nature.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #171
He went away _____ I could say a word.
A. although
B. unless
C. because
D. before
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Before' indicates earlier than I could speak.
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Question #172
_____ he is old, he is very active.
A. Since
B. Because
C. Though
D. If
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Though' contrasts age with activity.
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Question #173
I shall not go _____ I am invited.
A. unless
B. though
C. if
D. because
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Unless' means 'if I am not invited'.
This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #174
He worked hard, _____ he succeeded.
A. or
B. so
C. but
D. for
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'So' shows result of hard work.
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Question #175
_____ the rain stopped, we went out.
A. Although
B. After
C. Because
D. Since
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'After' indicates the time sequence.
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Question #176
No sooner had he seen the tiger _____ he ran away.
A. when
B. than
C. while
D. then
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'No sooner ... than' is the correct pair.
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Question #177
_____ it was late, we decided to stay.
A. Unless
B. Although
C. If
D. Because
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Because' gives reason for staying.
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Question #178
He is such a nice person _____ everyone likes him.
A. than
B. as
C. that
D. but
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Such ... that' shows result.
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Question #179
I will wait here _____ you come back.
A. until
B. if
C. unless
D. because
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Until' means waiting up to the time of coming back.
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Question #180
He neither drinks _____ smokes.
A. and
B. but
C. nor
D. or
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Correct Answer: Option C

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