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 #161 Report Error
He could not come _____ he was busy.
A. if
B. because
C. though
D. unless

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Because' gives reason for not coming.

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions
Question #162 Report Error
I will go to the market _____ I need vegetables.
A. unless
B. because
C. if
D. until

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Because' explains the reason for going.

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Question #163 Report Error
He walked slowly _____ he was tired.
A. but
B. or
C. because
D. so

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Because' gives reason for slow walking.

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Question #164 Report Error
_____ you are rich, you can help the poor.
A. If
B. Unless
C. Because
D. Although

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Because' gives reason for ability to help.

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Question #165 Report Error
I will not leave _____ the rain stops.
A. while
B. if
C. because
D. until

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Until' means up to the time the rain stops.

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Question #166 Report Error
He is not only a writer _____ a social activist.
A. but also
B. and
C. as well
D. or

Correct Answer: Option A


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

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Question #167 Report Error
You can go _____ you like.
A. until
B. unless
C. though
D. whenever

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Whenever' means at any time you like.

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Question #168 Report Error
_____ she is careful, she makes mistakes.
A. Because
B. Though
C. If
D. Unless

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Though' contrasts carefulness with mistakes.

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Question #169 Report Error
Either you must apologize _____ face the consequences.
A. nor
B. or
C. but
D. and

Correct Answer: Option B


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

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Question #170 Report Error
The book is so interesting _____ I cannot put it down.
A. that
B. as
C. than
D. so

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'So ... that' shows result of interesting nature.

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Question #171 Report Error
He went away _____ I could say a word.
A. unless
B. before
C. although
D. because

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Before' indicates earlier than I could speak.

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Question #172 Report Error
_____ he is old, he is very active.
A. Since
B. Though
C. If
D. Because

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Though' contrasts age with activity.

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Question #173 Report Error
I shall not go _____ I am invited.
A. because
B. unless
C. though
D. if

Correct Answer: Option B


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

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Question #174 Report Error
He worked hard, _____ he succeeded.
A. so
B. or
C. for
D. but

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'So' shows result of hard work.

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Question #175 Report Error
_____ the rain stopped, we went out.
A. Because
B. Since
C. After
D. Although

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'After' indicates the time sequence.

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Question #176 Report Error
No sooner had he seen the tiger _____ he ran away.
A. than
B. while
C. when
D. then

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'No sooner ... than' is the correct pair.

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Question #177 Report Error
_____ it was late, we decided to stay.
A. Although
B. If
C. Because
D. Unless

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Because' gives reason for staying.

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Question #178 Report Error
He is such a nice person _____ everyone likes him.
A. than
B. but
C. as
D. that

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Such ... that' shows result.

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Question #179 Report Error
I will wait here _____ you come back.
A. until
B. unless
C. if
D. because

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Until' means waiting up to the time of coming back.

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Question #180 Report Error
He neither drinks _____ smokes.
A. or
B. but
C. nor
D. and

Correct Answer: Option C


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

This question belongs to: English Conjunctions