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 #221
_____ he works day and night, he earns very little.
A. If
B. Because
C. Although
D. Unless

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Although' shows contrast between hard work and low earnings.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #222
He got the job _____ he had no experience.
A. because
B. unless
C. though
D. so

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Though' introduces unexpected result: no experience but got job.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #223
The servant had left _____ we reached home.
A. although
B. before
C. unless
D. because

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Before' indicates earlier departure.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #224
_____ it rains, the match will be cancelled.
A. Though
B. Unless
C. Because
D. If

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'If' introduces the condition of rain.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #225
He is so weak _____ he cannot walk properly.
A. but
B. than
C. that
D. as

Correct Answer: Option C


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #226
I will not go _____ you come with me.
A. if
B. until
C. unless
D. because

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Unless' means 'if you do not come with me'.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #227
He is both a poet _____ a painter.
A. nor
B. or
C. and
D. but

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Both ... and' connects two professions.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #228
_____ I reached the station, the train had left.
A. When
B. Although
C. Because
D. Unless

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'When' indicates the time of reaching.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #229
He did not go out _____ the storm subsided.
A. because
B. until
C. unless
D. if

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Until' means up to the time the storm subsided.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #230
She is not so tall _____ her mother.
A. that
B. so
C. than
D. as

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Not so ... as' for negative comparison.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #231
_____ he was not feeling well, he went to work.
A. Although
B. Since
C. Unless
D. Because

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Although' shows contrast: not well but went to work.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #232
You will succeed _____ you work with determination.
A. unless
B. if
C. because
D. although

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'If' introduces condition for success.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #233
The sun had set _____ we reached the village.
A. because
B. unless
C. before
D. although

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Before' indicates earlier sunset.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #234
He is very rich, _____ he is unhappy.
A. so
B. yet
C. because
D. unless

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Yet' shows contrast between richness and unhappiness.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #235
Neither the teacher _____ the students were present.
A. or
B. nor
C. and
D. but

Correct Answer: Option B


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #236
She will get the job _____ she performs well in the interview.
A. because
B. if
C. though
D. unless

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'If' introduces condition for getting the job.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #237
I missed the flight _____ the traffic was heavy.
A. or
B. but
C. so
D. because

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Because' gives reason for missing the flight.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #238
_____ the weather is pleasant, we will go trekking.
A. Although
B. If
C. Unless
D. Because

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'If' introduces condition of pleasant weather.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #239
He writes _____ he is a professional author.
A. because
B. as if
C. so that
D. unless

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'As if' expresses an unreal comparison.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #240
_____ he came late, he was not allowed to enter.
A. Unless
B. Although
C. Because
D. If

Correct Answer: Option C


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions