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 #381
_____ the guests arrived, we served tea.
A. Although
B. When
C. Because
D. Unless

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'When' indicates time of serving.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #382
He is so shy _____ he cannot speak in public.
A. that
B. but
C. as
D. than

Correct Answer: Option A


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #383
I will go to the park _____ the weather is pleasant.
A. until
B. unless
C. if
D. because

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'If' introduces condition of pleasant weather.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #384
_____ the child is young, it can recite poems.
A. Though
B. Because
C. Since
D. Unless

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Though' contrasts youth with ability.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #385
He is as proud _____ a peacock.
A. as
B. that
C. than
D. so

Correct Answer: Option A


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #386
I will not sign the document _____ I read it thoroughly.
A. until
B. because
C. unless
D. if

Correct Answer: Option A


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #387
The tea is so hot _____ I cannot drink it.
A. that
B. but
C. than
D. as

Correct Answer: Option A


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #388
_____ you are here, I am happy.
A. Unless
B. Although
C. Because
D. Since

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Because' gives reason for happiness.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #389
He will not succeed _____ he changes his attitude.
A. if
B. because
C. unless
D. though

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Unless' means 'if he does not change'.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #390
She is so innocent _____ everyone trusts her.
A. but
B. as
C. that
D. than

Correct Answer: Option C


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #391
_____ we started early, we reached on time.
A. Because
B. If
C. Although
D. Unless

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Because' gives reason for reaching on time.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #392
He can either apologize _____ face the music.
A. nor
B. or
C. and
D. but

Correct Answer: Option B


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #393
I will complete the work _____ you give me some time.
A. unless
B. though
C. if
D. because

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'If' introduces condition of time.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #394
_____ the fog was dense, the flight was diverted.
A. Although
B. Unless
C. Since
D. While

Correct Answer: Option C


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #395
He is neither a saint _____ a sinner.
A. nor
B. and
C. but
D. or

Correct Answer: Option A


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #396
You will get the promotion _____ you perform well.
A. if
B. because
C. though
D. unless

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'If' introduces condition of performing well.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #397
The movie was so dull _____ I fell asleep.
A. that
B. than
C. but
D. as

Correct Answer: Option A


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #398
_____ it was snowing, we went out to play.
A. Unless
B. Although
C. Since
D. Because

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Although' contrasts snow with going out.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #399
He is as sweet _____ honey.
A. so
B. than
C. as
D. that

Correct Answer: Option C


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #400
I will wait _____ the doctor comes.
A. because
B. if
C. until
D. unless

Correct Answer: Option C


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions