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 #561
_____ it was a holiday, the market was closed.
A. Although
B. Unless
C. Because
D. If

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Because' gives reason for closure.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #562
I will not watch TV _____ I have finished my homework.
A. until
B. because
C. if
D. unless

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Until' means up to the time of finishing homework.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #563
The book is so exciting _____ I cannot put it down.
A. that
B. but
C. as
D. than

Correct Answer: Option A


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #564
_____ he tried hard, he could not win.
A. Unless
B. Because
C. If
D. Though

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Though' shows contrast: tried hard but did not win.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #565
He is as fast _____ the wind.
A. so
B. that
C. than
D. as

Correct Answer: Option D


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #566
I will wait outside _____ the shop opens.
A. until
B. because
C. unless
D. if

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Until' means up to the opening of the shop.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #567
The problem is so complex _____ no one can solve it.
A. but
B. as
C. than
D. that

Correct Answer: Option D


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #568
_____ the cat is away, the mice will play.
A. Although
B. Unless
C. Because
D. When

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'When' indicates the time condition in the proverb.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #569
He is neither punctual _____ regular.
A. but
B. nor
C. and
D. or

Correct Answer: Option B


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #570
You can borrow my car _____ you drive carefully.
A. because
B. until
C. if
D. unless

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'If' introduces condition of careful driving.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #571
She is so generous _____ she donated all her savings.
A. but
B. as
C. that
D. than

Correct Answer: Option C


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #572
I will start the dinner _____ the guests arrive.
A. unless
B. when
C. because
D. if

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'When' indicates the time of starting.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #573
_____ the mangoes are ripe, they taste sweet.
A. Because
B. Although
C. If
D. Unless

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'If' introduces condition of ripeness.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #574
He is as heavy _____ lead.
A. than
B. that
C. as
D. so

Correct Answer: Option C


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #575
I will not speak to him _____ he apologises sincerely.
A. until
B. because
C. unless
D. if

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Until' means up to the time of sincere apology.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #576
The coffee is so bitter _____ I cannot drink it.
A. that
B. but
C. as
D. than

Correct Answer: Option A


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #577
_____ the signal turns green, we will move.
A. Because
B. When
C. Unless
D. Although

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'When' indicates the time of moving.

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Question #578
He is not only a singer _____ a dancer.
A. but also
B. or
C. as well
D. and

Correct Answer: Option A


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #579
I will come to your house _____ I have time.
A. if
B. because
C. until
D. unless

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'If' introduces condition of having time.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #580
_____ the movie was long, it was interesting.
A. Though
B. Since
C. Because
D. Unless

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Though' contrasts length with interest.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions