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 #761
The box was so heavy _____ I could not lift it.
A. than
B. that
C. but
D. as

Correct Answer: Option B


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #762
_____ the sun sets, we will stop working.
A. Because
B. Unless
C. Although
D. When

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'When' indicates the time of stopping.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #763
He is as proud _____ a lion.
A. that
B. so
C. than
D. as

Correct Answer: Option D


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #764
I will not leave _____ you apologize.
A. until
B. if
C. because
D. unless

Correct Answer: Option A


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #765
The music was so loud _____ it shook the walls.
A. as
B. than
C. but
D. that

Correct Answer: Option D


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #766
_____ the children are asleep, we can talk.
A. Although
B. Because
C. Unless
D. If

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Because' gives reason for talking.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #767
He is neither a boy _____ a man.
A. nor
B. and
C. but
D. or

Correct Answer: Option A


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #768
You will succeed _____ you put in effort.
A. though
B. because
C. unless
D. if

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'If' introduces condition of effort.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #769
He is so witty _____ he makes everyone laugh.
A. than
B. but
C. that
D. as

Correct Answer: Option C


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #770
I will finish this book _____ I go to bed.
A. unless
B. because
C. before
D. though

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Before' indicates earlier action.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #771
_____ it was late, the office was still open.
A. Although
B. Since
C. Unless
D. Because

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Although' contrasts time with office open.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #772
I will not move _____ you say so.
A. if
B. unless
C. until
D. because

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Until' means up to the time you say so.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #773
The painting is so beautiful _____ it won the first prize.
A. that
B. as
C. than
D. but

Correct Answer: Option A


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #774
_____ you want to succeed, you must work hard.
A. Unless
B. Although
C. Because
D. If

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'If' introduces condition of wanting success.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #775
He is as green _____ grass.
A. that
B. so
C. than
D. as

Correct Answer: Option D


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #776
I will stay awake _____ the baby sleeps.
A. if
B. unless
C. until
D. because

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Until' means up to the baby's sleep.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #777
The news was so shocking _____ I could not speak.
A. that
B. than
C. but
D. as

Correct Answer: Option A


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #778
_____ the bell rings, the students will enter.
A. Although
B. Unless
C. When
D. Because

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'When' indicates time of entering.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #779
He is neither a teacher _____ a preacher.
A. and
B. but
C. nor
D. or

Correct Answer: Option C


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #780
You can attend the seminar _____ you register in advance.
A. unless
B. until
C. while
D. if

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'If' introduces condition of advance registration.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions