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 #1 Report Error
Wait here _____ I return.
A. although
B. because
C. unless
D. until

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Until' means up to the time when I return.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #2 Report Error
She is not only intelligent _____ hardworking.
A. but also
B. and also
C. or
D. as well

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Correlative conjunction 'not only ... but also' is used for adding two qualities.

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Question #3 Report Error
He cannot pass _____ he works hard.
A. unless
B. though
C. if
D. because

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Unless' means 'if not'. He cannot pass if he does not work hard.

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Question #4 Report Error
_____ it was raining, we went for a walk.
A. Since
B. Although
C. If
D. Because

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Although' introduces a contrast: despite the rain, we walked.

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Question #5 Report Error
You must hurry, _____ you will miss the train.
A. and
B. but
C. so
D. or

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Or' expresses an alternative negative result.

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Question #6 Report Error
He is very old, _____ he enjoys good health.
A. so
B. unless
C. yet
D. because

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Yet' means 'nevertheless', showing contrast.

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Question #7 Report Error
Both the teacher _____ the students were present.
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. nor

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Correlative 'both ... and' connects two nouns in the subject.

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Question #8 Report Error
I do not know _____ he will come or not.
A. if
B. unless
C. whether
D. that

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Whether' is preferred before 'or not' when expressing alternatives.

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Question #9 Report Error
_____ you work hard, you will succeed.
A. Although
B. Unless
C. If
D. Because

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'If' introduces a condition for success.

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Question #10 Report Error
He is slow _____ he is steady.
A. and
B. so
C. but
D. or

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'But' connects contrasting qualities slow and steady.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions