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 #361
I will not go to the meeting _____ I am compelled.
A. if
B. since
C. unless
D. because

Correct Answer: Option C


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #362
He is as handsome _____ a prince.
A. so
B. that
C. as
D. than

Correct Answer: Option C


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #363
I will stay in the hotel _____ my flight is announced.
A. if
B. until
C. because
D. unless

Correct Answer: Option B


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #364
The dress is so expensive _____ I cannot buy it.
A. but
B. as
C. that
D. than

Correct Answer: Option C


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #365
_____ the road is blocked, we will take another route.
A. Although
B. Because
C. If
D. Unless

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'If' introduces condition of blockage.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #366
He is not only intelligent _____ diligent.
A. but also
B. as well
C. or
D. and

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Not only ... but also' pairs adjectives.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #367
_____ you have done your work, you may leave.
A. If
B. Unless
C. Though
D. Since

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Since' means 'because', giving reason for leaving.

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Question #368
He was punished _____ he disobeyed the rules.
A. though
B. because
C. if
D. unless

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Because' gives reason for punishment.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #369
I will go to the concert _____ I get a ticket.
A. if
B. because
C. unless
D. until

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'If' introduces condition of getting a ticket.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #370
_____ the water is boiling, add the vegetables.
A. Because
B. When
C. Unless
D. Although

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'When' indicates the time to add vegetables.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #371
He is so careless _____ he makes many mistakes.
A. but
B. that
C. as
D. than

Correct Answer: Option B


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #372
_____ he is my brother, I cannot support his wrong actions.
A. Unless
B. Since
C. Because
D. Though

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Though' contrasts relationship with not supporting.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #373
You can either come with me _____ stay here.
A. and
B. nor
C. but
D. or

Correct Answer: Option D


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #374
She will not eat _____ you prepare her favourite dish.
A. because
B. unless
C. since
D. if

Correct Answer: Option B


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #375
He is as gentle _____ a lamb.
A. that
B. than
C. as
D. so

Correct Answer: Option C


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #376
I will complete the project _____ the deadline.
A. before
B. until
C. while
D. because

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Before' indicates completion prior to deadline.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #377
The bag was so heavy _____ I had to put it down.
A. as
B. but
C. that
D. than

Correct Answer: Option C


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #378
_____ he had a headache, he continued to work.
A. Since
B. Because
C. If
D. Although

Correct Answer: Option D


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #379
He is not only a cricketer _____ a philanthropist.
A. but also
B. as well
C. or
D. and

Correct Answer: Option A


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #380
I will go to the gym _____ I feel energetic.
A. if
B. though
C. because
D. unless

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'If' introduces condition of feeling energetic.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions