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 #261
She went home _____ she was not feeling well.
A. though
B. unless
C. if
D. because

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Because' gives reason for going home.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #262
_____ it was cold, he did not wear a jacket.
A. Since
B. Although
C. Because
D. Unless

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Although' shows contrast between cold and no jacket.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #263
He can either stay here _____ go home.
A. nor
B. but
C. or
D. and

Correct Answer: Option C


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #264
No sooner did he see the police _____ he ran away.
A. than
B. when
C. then
D. while

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'No sooner ... than' is correct.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #265
The child is so small _____ it cannot reach the shelf.
A. than
B. that
C. but
D. as

Correct Answer: Option B


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #266
_____ I was sleeping, the phone rang.
A. Though
B. While
C. Unless
D. Because

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'While' indicates during the time of sleeping.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #267
He is not very rich, _____ he is happy.
A. and
B. but
C. so
D. for

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'But' contrasts lack of riches with happiness.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #268
She sings well, _____ she is shy on stage.
A. or
B. so
C. yet
D. because

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Yet' shows an unexpected contrast.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #269
_____ I finish my studies, I will look for a job.
A. Before
B. Although
C. Because
D. After

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'After' indicates time sequence.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #270
He is as good _____ his word.
A. that
B. so
C. as
D. than

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'As ... as' in the phrase 'as good as his word'.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #271
I will not go _____ the rain stops.
A. because
B. while
C. until
D. if

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Until' means up to the time the rain stops.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #272
The box is so heavy _____ I cannot lift it.
A. as
B. that
C. but
D. than

Correct Answer: Option B


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #273
He is both intelligent _____ hardworking.
A. or
B. and
C. nor
D. but

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Both ... and' connects two positive qualities.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #274
_____ you need any help, let me know.
A. Although
B. If
C. Because
D. Unless

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'If' introduces a condition.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #275
He is not only a teacher _____ a guide.
A. or
B. as well
C. but also
D. and

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Not only ... but also' pairs two roles.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #276
She will not come _____ she is invited personally.
A. unless
B. because
C. since
D. if

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Unless' means 'if she is not invited personally'.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #277
_____ the task is difficult, he will complete it.
A. Because
B. Since
C. If
D. Though

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Though' shows contrast between difficulty and completion.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #278
I enjoy reading _____ listening to music.
A. and
B. or
C. so
D. but

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'And' joins two enjoyable activities.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #279
The teacher punished the boy _____ he was rude.
A. though
B. unless
C. because
D. if

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Because' gives reason for punishment.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #280
I shall wait _____ the bus comes.
A. unless
B. because
C. if
D. until

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Until' means up to the time the bus comes.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions