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 #341
_____ he is poor, he is happy.
A. Though
B. If
C. Because
D. Since

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Though' contrasts poverty with happiness.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #342
He is so angry _____ he cannot speak.
A. but
B. as
C. than
D. that

Correct Answer: Option D


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #343
I will do it _____ I am paid for it.
A. unless
B. though
C. if
D. because

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'If' introduces condition of payment.

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Question #344
_____ the bell rings, the students assemble.
A. When
B. Although
C. Because
D. Unless

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'When' indicates the time of assembly.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #345
He is neither a teacher _____ a student.
A. nor
B. or
C. and
D. but

Correct Answer: Option A


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

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Question #346
You will be late _____ you start now.
A. unless
B. though
C. because
D. if

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Unless' means 'if you do not start now'.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #347
He is so fat _____ he cannot run.
A. as
B. but
C. than
D. that

Correct Answer: Option D


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

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Question #348
I shall go to the market _____ I need some books.
A. though
B. because
C. unless
D. if

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Because' gives reason for going.

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Question #349
_____ it was a hot day, they played cricket.
A. Unless
B. Because
C. Although
D. Since

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Although' shows contrast between heat and playing.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #350
He is as strong _____ a horse.
A. so
B. that
C. as
D. than

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'As ... as' for simile.

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Question #351
I will call you _____ I hear from them.
A. because
B. unless
C. when
D. until

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'When' indicates the time of hearing.

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Question #352
He is so talkative _____ nobody likes him.
A. as
B. that
C. than
D. but

Correct Answer: Option B


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

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Question #353
_____ he was not invited, he went to the party.
A. Because
B. Although
C. Since
D. Unless

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Although' contrasts lack of invitation with attending.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #354
You may come _____ you are free.
A. unless
B. because
C. until
D. if

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'If' introduces condition of being free.

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Question #355
He is not so clever _____ he thinks.
A. than
B. as
C. so
D. that

Correct Answer: Option B


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

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Question #356
She went to bed early _____ she was tired.
A. or
B. so
C. but
D. because

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Because' gives reason for going to bed early.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #357
_____ you do not water the plants, they will die.
A. If
B. Unless
C. Although
D. Because

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'If' introduces negative condition.

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Question #358
He is so selfish _____ he never helps anyone.
A. but
B. that
C. than
D. as

Correct Answer: Option B


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

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Question #359
_____ the sun shines, the ice will melt.
A. Unless
B. If
C. Because
D. Although

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'If' introduces a general condition.

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Question #360
He can neither sing _____ dance.
A. nor
B. or
C. and
D. but

Correct Answer: Option A


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions