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 #201 Report Error
He ran fast _____ he might catch the bus.
A. so that
B. unless
C. because
D. although

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'So that' expresses purpose with 'might'.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #202 Report Error
_____ the exam was tough, he passed with good marks.
A. Because
B. Since
C. Unless
D. Although

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Although' shows contrast between tough exam and passing.

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Question #203 Report Error
He is as quick _____ lightning.
A. so
B. that
C. than
D. as

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'As ... as' for comparison of equality.

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Question #204 Report Error
I will not go to school _____ I am well.
A. unless
B. since
C. because
D. if

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Unless' means 'if I am not well'.

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Question #205 Report Error
She was late _____ she missed the bus.
A. so
B. and
C. because
D. but

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Because' gives reason for being late.

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Question #206 Report Error
Work hard _____ you may fail.
A. or else
B. unless
C. so that
D. but

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Or else' warns of the negative result.

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Question #207 Report Error
_____ he is a beginner, he plays well.
A. If
B. Though
C. Since
D. Because

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Though' contrasts being a beginner with good play.

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Question #208 Report Error
I shall not forgive him _____ he apologizes.
A. unless
B. if
C. since
D. because

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Unless' means 'if he does not apologize'.

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Question #209 Report Error
He is rich, _____ he is not generous.
A. so
B. but
C. and
D. for

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'But' contrasts richness with lack of generosity.

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Question #210 Report Error
I will not leave _____ you come.
A. unless
B. because
C. until
D. if

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Until' means staying up to the time you come.

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Question #211 Report Error
He is so honest _____ he cannot tell a lie.
A. that
B. as
C. but
D. than

Correct Answer: Option A


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

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Question #212 Report Error
She sings _____ she were a professional singer.
A. because
B. although
C. so that
D. as if

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'As if' expresses an unreal comparison.

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Question #213 Report Error
I will give you the book _____ I have finished it.
A. while
B. after
C. until
D. unless

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'After' indicates time sequence.

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Question #214 Report Error
_____ he was late, he was not allowed inside.
A. Because
B. If
C. Unless
D. Although

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Because' gives reason for not being allowed.

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Question #215 Report Error
You must start early _____ you want to reach on time.
A. because
B. though
C. unless
D. if

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'If' introduces the condition for reaching on time.

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Question #216 Report Error
He is not a lawyer, _____ is he a judge.
A. but
B. and
C. or
D. nor

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Nor' adds a negative statement with inversion.

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Question #217 Report Error
_____ it was getting dark, we hurried home.
A. Although
B. Yet
C. Unless
D. As

Correct Answer: Option D


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

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Question #218 Report Error
He will not pass the exam _____ he studies.
A. if
B. unless
C. because
D. though

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Unless' means 'if he does not study'.

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Question #219 Report Error
She is either very brave _____ very foolish.
A. or
B. and
C. but
D. nor

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Either ... or' presents two possibilities.

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Question #220 Report Error
I like him _____ he is honest.
A. because
B. if
C. though
D. unless

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Because' gives the reason for liking.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions