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 #241
I will not go there _____ I have enough money.
A. unless
B. because
C. if
D. since

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Unless' means 'if I do not have enough money'.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #242
He is not only a scholar _____ a gentleman.
A. as well
B. but also
C. or
D. and

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Not only ... but also' connects two qualities.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #243
I will inform you _____ I get any news.
A. when
B. unless
C. because
D. until

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'When' indicates the time of getting news.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #244
He could not win the race _____ he practiced a lot.
A. unless
B. if
C. though
D. because

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Though' shows contrast: practiced a lot yet did not win.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #245
You can do it _____ you try.
A. unless
B. because
C. though
D. if

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'If' introduces condition of trying.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #246
He is so intelligent _____ he can solve any problem.
A. as
B. that
C. but
D. than

Correct Answer: Option B


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #247
_____ we were tired, we continued working.
A. Because
B. Since
C. Although
D. If

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Although' shows contrast: tired but continued.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #248
He walked carefully _____ he should slip.
A. lest
B. because
C. while
D. so that

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Lest' is used to express fear of something happening.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #249
Either he _____ his brother is at fault.
A. nor
B. or
C. and
D. but

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Either ... or' points to one of two subjects.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #250
I shall not go to the party _____ you accompany me.
A. if
B. though
C. unless
D. because

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Unless' means 'if you do not accompany'.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #251
He is rich, _____ he is not content.
A. so
B. and
C. for
D. but

Correct Answer: Option D


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #252
_____ I was ill, I could not attend the function.
A. Because
B. If
C. Unless
D. Although

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Because' gives reason for not attending.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #253
I will go to college _____ it rains.
A. until
B. unless
C. while
D. if

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'If' introduces the condition of rain.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #254
She is so graceful _____ everyone admires her.
A. but
B. as
C. than
D. that

Correct Answer: Option D


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #255
He is not a fool, _____ he behaves like one.
A. but
B. and
C. so
D. for

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'But' contrasts reality with behaviour.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #256
I will wait for you _____ you arrive.
A. if
B. unless
C. until
D. because

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Until' means up to the time of arrival.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #257
He is neither intelligent _____ hardworking.
A. or
B. nor
C. but
D. and

Correct Answer: Option B


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #258
I will go to the park _____ I have finished my homework.
A. after
B. while
C. until
D. because

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'After' indicates time sequence.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #259
_____ you work sincerely, you cannot succeed.
A. Unless
B. Because
C. If
D. Though

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Unless' means 'if you do not work sincerely'.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #260
He is so proud _____ no one likes him.
A. as
B. that
C. but
D. than

Correct Answer: Option B


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions