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 #121 Report Error
_____ the weather is fine, we will go for a picnic.
A. Although
B. Because
C. Unless
D. If

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'If' introduces condition of fine weather.

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Question #122 Report Error
She is not a doctor, _____ she is a nurse.
A. but
B. for
C. and
D. so

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'But' contrasts the two professions.

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Question #123 Report Error
The more you practice, _____ you become.
A. good
B. best
C. the better
D. better

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Correlative 'the more ... the better'.

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Question #124 Report Error
He went to Delhi _____ he might find a job.
A. although
B. because
C. unless
D. so that

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'So that' expresses purpose with 'might'.

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Question #125 Report Error
_____ the sun sets, we should return home.
A. While
B. As soon as
C. Before
D. Until

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Before' indicates returning prior to sunset.

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Question #126 Report Error
He is not a teacher, _____ is he a student.
A. and
B. nor
C. so
D. or

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Nor' is used to add another negative statement with inversion.

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Question #127 Report Error
She was crying _____ she had lost her purse.
A. but
B. or
C. so
D. because

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Because' gives the reason for crying.

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Question #128 Report Error
_____ we missed the bus, we were late for school.
A. Unless
B. Although
C. While
D. Because

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Because' explains the cause of being late.

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Question #129 Report Error
I shall not speak to him _____ he apologizes.
A. if
B. unless
C. since
D. because

Correct Answer: Option B


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

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Question #130 Report Error
He is so clever _____ no one can cheat him.
A. than
B. that
C. as
D. so

Correct Answer: Option B


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

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Question #131 Report Error
Either you or he _____ to blame.
A. were
B. is
C. are
D. have

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
With 'either ... or', verb agrees with nearest subject 'he', so singular 'is'.

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Question #132 Report Error
_____ he gets leave, he will come.
A. Though
B. Until
C. Unless
D. If

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'If' introduces condition of getting leave.

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Question #133 Report Error
He is not a liar, _____ does he cheat anyone.
A. nor
B. but
C. or
D. and

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Nor' with inversion to add negative statement.

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Question #134 Report Error
She came _____ she was invited.
A. because
B. unless
C. though
D. while

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Because' gives reason: she came due to invitation.

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Question #135 Report Error
You will be late _____ you hurry up.
A. unless
B. although
C. because
D. if

Correct Answer: Option A


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

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Question #136 Report Error
I will not talk to you _____ you behave properly.
A. because
B. if
C. unless
D. until

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Until' here means up to the time you behave properly.

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Question #137 Report Error
_____ he was tired, he completed the work.
A. Because
B. Since
C. Although
D. Unless

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Although' shows contrast: tired but completed work.

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Question #138 Report Error
He is as brave _____ a lion.
A. as
B. than
C. so
D. that

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'As ... as' for comparison of equality.

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Question #139 Report Error
We started early _____ we might not miss the train.
A. unless
B. although
C. because
D. so that

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'So that' expresses purpose with 'might'.

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Question #140 Report Error
He can neither read _____ write.
A. nor
B. but
C. or
D. and

Correct Answer: Option A


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

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