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TOPIC NO. OF
QUESTIONS
DEFINITION AND FUNCTIONS OF CONJUNCTIONS 10
TYPES OF CONJUNCTIONS (COORDINATING, SUBORDINATING, 20
CORRELATIVE)
COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS (FANBOYS - FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR, 30
YET, SO)
SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS (TIME, CAUSE, CONDITION, CONTRAST, 40
PURPOSE, ETC.)
CORRELATIVE CONJUNCTIONS (EITHER…OR, NEITHER…NOR, NOT 30
ONLY…BUT ALSO, ETC.)
CONJUNCTIONS EXPRESSING CAUSE AND EFFECT (BECAUSE, SINCE, AS, 25
ETC.)
CONJUNCTIONS EXPRESSING CONTRAST (ALTHOUGH, THOUGH, WHEREAS, 25
ETC.)
CONJUNCTIONS EXPRESSING CONDITION (IF, UNLESS, PROVIDED THAT, 20
ETC.)
COMMON ERRORS IN CONJUNCTION USAGE 20
PARALLELISM AND CORRELATIVE CONJUNCTIONS 15
SENTENCE JOINING USING CONJUNCTIONS 15
ADVANCED USAGE AND NUANCES OF CONJUNCTIONS 10
TOTAL 250

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1. Definition and Functions of Conjunctions (10 (C) Describe emotions
Questions) (D) Replace verbs
1. A conjunction is a word that ___. 9. The sentence "She is happy because she
(A) joins words, phrases, or clauses passed the exam" uses a conjunction to ___.
(B) modifies a noun (A) Express contrast
(C) expresses strong emotions (B) Show cause and effect
(D) replaces a verb (C) Describe an action
2. Which of the following is not a function of (D) Introduce a list
conjunctions? 10. Which of the following is not a conjunction?
(A) Connecting ideas (A) But
(B) Showing relationships between clauses (B) And
(C) Modifying adjectives (C) Because
(D) Indicating cause and effect (D) Very
3. Conjunctions help in ___.
(A) Combining sentences and ideas smoothly 2. Types of Conjunctions (Coordinating,
(B) Describing nouns Subordinating, Correlative) (20 Questions)
(C) Expressing surprise 11. Which of the following is a coordinating
(D) Replacing pronouns conjunction?
4. Identify the sentence without a (A) Although
conjunction: (B) But
(A) He likes tea and coffee. (C) Unless
(B) I was tired, so I slept early. (D) Since
(C) I love singing but hate dancing. 12. "Because" is an example of a __ conjunction.
(D) I wake up at 6 AM daily. (A) Coordinating
5. What type of words do conjunctions (B) Subordinating
connect? (C) Correlative
(A) Only adjectives (D) None of these
(B) Only independent clauses 13. Which of the following is a correlative
(C) Words, phrases, and clauses conjunction?
(D) Only subjects and verbs (A) Not only…but also
6. Which of the following sentences correctly (B) But
uses a conjunction? (C) Since
(A) I went to the store however bought (D) For
nothing. 14. Choose the coordinating conjunction:
(B) She was tired, yet she continued (A) And
working. (B) While
(C) He is sad, but he smiling. (C) Since
(D) The sun shining and the birds sings. (D) If
7. Which sentence contains a conjunction? 15. "Neither…nor" is used to ___.
(A) The girl ran fast. (A) Show contrast
(B) He was sad but hopeful. (B) Express a negative choice
(C) She drives slowly. (C) Indicate a condition
(D) He is a great swimmer. (D) Show similarity
8. Conjunctions are used to ___. 16. Identify the subordinating conjunction:
(A) Connect words and clauses (A) But
(B) Define proper nouns (B) Yet
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 (C) Because (C) And
(D) And (D) Since
17. Correlative conjunctions always appear in 25. Which sentence has a subordinating
___. conjunction?
(A) Singular form (A) I like tea and coffee.
(B) Pairs (B) I will go if it doesn’t rain.
(C) The beginning of a sentence (C) Either you come or I leave.
(D) Negative sentences (D) He is rich but humble.
18. Choose the sentence with a coordinating 26. Correlative conjunctions are always used to
conjunction: ___.
(A) She stayed at home because she was (A) Show contrast
sick. (B) Make comparisons
(B) I like both tea and coffee. (C) Work in pairs
(C) I was tired, so I went to bed early. (D) Connect two different sentences
(D) He neither eats meat nor drinks milk. 27. Which conjunction is used in the sentence:
19. Identify the correlative conjunction pair: "I will call you when I arrive"?
(A) Either…or (A) And
(B) Because…so (B) Because
(C) If…then (C) When
(D) Since…while (D) But
20. Which conjunction expresses contrast? 28. Which of the following is not a
(A) But subordinating conjunction?
(B) Since (A) Before
(C) Either (B) Since
(D) Yet (C) Or
21. Which of the following is a subordinating (D) Unless
conjunction? 29. Choose the correct sentence using
(A) And correlative conjunctions:
(B) But (A) She is both talented and hardworking.
(C) Unless (B) He is sad because he lost his job.
(D) Or (C) She was tired but continued working.
22. Choose the sentence using subordinating (D) I went out although it was raining.
conjunction: 30. Identify the coordinating conjunction in the
(A) He worked hard, yet he failed. sentence: "She was tired, yet she finished
(B) Since it was raining, we stayed inside. her work."
(C) Either you study or you fail. (A) Was
(D) She is both kind and intelligent. (B) Yet
23. Coordinating conjunctions connect ___. (C) Finished
(A) Independent clauses (D) Her
(B) A noun and an adjective Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS - For, And,
(C) Only words, not clauses Nor, But, Or, Yet, So) (30 Questions)
(D) Only phrases 1. Which of the following is not a coordinating
24. Identify the correlative conjunction: conjunction?
(A) Not only…but also (A) But
(B) Although (B) So

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 (C) Since 9. The conjunction "nor" is used when:
(D) And (A) Two negative clauses are joined.
2. What does the letter "F" in FANBOYS (B) There is a choice between two options.
stand for? (C) There is a time or condition.
(A) For (D) Both clauses are affirmative.
(B) From 10. Which conjunction would best complete this
(C) Few sentence?
(D) Fast "He didn’t bring his book, __ he could not
3. Which conjunction is used to show a reason? complete the assignment."
(A) But (A) for
(B) For (B) yet
(C) And (C) so
(D) Or (D) but
4. Choose the conjunction that completes the 11. Which of the following conjunctions is used
sentence: to connect two equal ideas?
"I wanted to go to the park, __ it was (A) For
raining." (B) And
(A) but (C) Or
(B) and (D) All of the above
(C) so 12. Identify the conjunction that expresses
(D) for cause:
5. Which of the following conjunctions shows "I didn’t study, __ I failed the exam."
contrast? (A) so
(A) And (B) for
(B) But (C) yet
(C) For (D) but
(D) So 13. Which of the following conjunctions is used
6. Which conjunction is used to show addition? to show choice between two alternatives?
(A) But (A) But
(B) And (B) Or
(C) Or (C) Yet
(D) Yet (D) And
7. Choose the correct coordinating conjunction 14. Which sentence uses "yet" correctly?
for this sentence: (A) He has been working hard, yet he is
"I studied for the test, __ I still didn’t tired.
pass." (B) He has yet been working hard, and he is
(A) yet tired.
(B) so (C) He has been working hard yet tired.
(C) and (D) He has been working, yet tired he is.
(D) but 15. Which of the following is a correct use of a
8. "He didn’t want to go to the party, __ he coordinating conjunction?
stayed home." (A) I wanted to go to the park but it was
(A) for raining.
(B) so (B) I wanted to go to the park, but it is
(C) and raining.
(D) or
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 (C) I wanted to go to the park, but it rains. (A) or
(D) I wanted to go, but to the park it rains. (B) so
16. Which of the following sentences uses "nor" (C) but
correctly? (D) for
(A) He doesn’t like coffee, nor does he like 23. "I went to the concert, __ I couldn’t hear
tea. the music."
(B) He doesn’t like coffee, nor he likes tea. (A) yet
(C) He doesn’t like coffee nor tea. (B) but
(D) He does not like coffee nor likes tea. (C) so
17. Which conjunction is used to express (D) for
contrast? 24. What conjunction would correctly complete
(A) Or the sentence?
(B) But "I like both tea __ coffee."
(C) So (A) but
(D) And (B) and
18. Which of the following pairs of sentences (C) yet
correctly use coordinating conjunctions? (D) or
(A) I am tired and I want to sleep. 25. Identify the sentence that correctly uses
(B) I am tired, but want to sleep. "yet":
(C) I want to sleep, because I am tired. (A) She was tired yet she went to the gym.
(D) I am tired so want to sleep. (B) She is yet tired and went to the gym.
19. What conjunction best completes this (C) Yet she was tired, she went to the gym.
sentence? (D) She was yet tired, she went to the gym.
"I tried to study, __ I kept getting 26. Which of the following is not a use of the
distracted." coordinating conjunction "for"?
(A) so (A) It expresses cause or reason.
(B) or (B) It connects two independent clauses.
(C) but (C) It connects two dependent clauses.
(D) for (D) It links two ideas of similar importance.
20. Which of these sentences uses "or" as a 27. Which sentence uses "so" correctly?
coordinating conjunction? (A) He was sick, so he stayed home.
(A) You can have tea or coffee. (B) He was sick, so stayed home he.
(B) You can have tea, or coffee. (C) He was sick, so did stay home.
(C) You can have tea, and coffee. (D) He was sick so he did stay home.
(D) You can have tea, but coffee. 28. The conjunction "and" can be used to
21. Which conjunction is used in this sentence? connect:
"She went to the store, __ she needed some (A) Two independent clauses
milk." (B) Two dependent clauses
(A) and (C) Two nouns or pronouns
(B) or (D) Both A and C
(C) for 29. Choose the correct option:
(D) but "I will go to the movies, __ I have to finish
22. Choose the correct conjunction to complete my homework first."
the sentence: (A) yet
"You should study, __ you might fail the (B) but
exam."
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 (C) and (A) Will
(D) for (B) Stops
30. Which of the following is the correct use of (C) If
"nor"? (D) To
(A) Neither the manager nor the assistant 7. Choose the conjunction that expresses
was available. cause:
(B) Neither the manager or the assistant (A) Although
was available. (B) Since
(C) Neither the manager nor was the (C) Unless
assistant available. (D) So
(D) Neither was the manager nor the 8. Which of the following conjunctions
assistant available. expresses purpose?
(A) So that
Subordinating Conjunctions (Time, Cause, Condition, (B) Although
Contrast, Purpose, etc.) (40 Questions) (C) Because
1. Which of the following is a subordinating (D) Or
conjunction? 9. "If" is used to show ___.
(A) But (A) Cause
(B) So (B) Time
(C) Although (C) Condition
(D) Or (D) Contrast
2. "Although" is used to show ___. 10. Which conjunction would complete the
(A) Reason sentence correctly?
(B) Contrast "I will not go to the party __ I finish my
(C) Condition homework."
(D) Time (A) unless
3. Which conjunction is used to show time? (B) if
(A) Although (C) although
(B) Until (D) because
(C) So 11. Choose the correct conjunction for this
(D) Yet sentence:
4. Choose the sentence that uses "because" "She worked hard, __ she could pass the
correctly. exam."
(A) I missed the bus because I woke up late. (A) although
(B) Because I missed the bus I woke up late. (B) in order that
(C) I woke up late because the bus missed. (C) so that
(D) The bus missed because I woke up late. (D) yet
5. Which subordinating conjunction is used to 12. Which of the following sentences uses
express condition? "although" correctly?
(A) Because (A) Although he was tired, he went to the
(B) If gym.
(C) Although (B) Although he tired, he went to the gym.
(D) Until (C) He went to the gym although tired.
6. Identify the subordinating conjunction in (D) He was tired although went to the gym.
the sentence:
"I will go to the park if it stops raining."
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 13. Identify the conjunction that shows (C) Condition
contrast: (D) Contrast
(A) If 21. Choose the correct conjunction:
(B) Although "I will go to the party __ you are coming
(C) When with me."
(D) So (A) because
14. Choose the correct conjunction to complete (B) unless
the sentence: (C) if
"We will go to the beach __ it doesn’t rain." (D) although
(A) if 22. Which of the following conjunctions is used
(B) when to express purpose?
(C) because (A) So
(D) unless (B) Although
15. Which conjunction best completes the (C) So that
sentence? (D) Unless
"I will not go out __ it is too cold." 23. Which conjunction best completes this
(A) although sentence?
(B) unless "She was upset, __ she didn’t pass the
(C) because test."
(D) since (A) because
16. "Until" is used to express ___. (B) if
(A) Time (C) unless
(B) Cause (D) so
(C) Condition 24. "When" is used to express ___.
(D) Purpose (A) Condition
17. Which of the following sentences uses (B) Time
"since" to show time? (C) Cause
(A) Since I was young, I loved reading. (D) Purpose
(B) Since I love reading, I am learning. 25. Which of these is the correct use of "while"
(C) Since I will go to the park. as a subordinating conjunction?
(D) I read since I was young. (A) While I was sleeping, the phone rang.
18. Identify the conjunction that expresses (B) The phone rang while I was sleeping.
condition: (C) I was sleeping while the phone rang.
"I will help you if you need it." (D) All of the above
(A) Will 26. Which of the following conjunctions shows
(B) If time?
(C) Help (A) As soon as
(D) You (B) If
19. Which sentence uses "unless" correctly? (C) Unless
(A) I won’t come unless I finish my work. (D) Although
(B) I won’t unless come I finish my work. 27. Choose the correct conjunction to complete
(C) Unless I finish my work, I come won’t. the sentence:
(D) Unless finish my work, I won’t come. "He continued studying, __ he was tired."
20. "So that" is used to express ___. (A) because
(A) Cause (B) although
(B) Purpose
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 (C) if (C) So that
(D) unless (D) Although
28. "Because" is used to express ___. 35. Which sentence uses "if" correctly?
(A) Purpose (A) If it rains, we will cancel the picnic.
(B) Condition (B) We will cancel the picnic, if it rains.
(C) Time (C) We will cancel, if the picnic rains.
(D) Cause (D) Both A and B
29. Choose the correct subordinating 36. "Although" is used to show ___.
conjunction for the sentence: (A) Condition
"She was tired __ she kept working." (B) Contrast
(A) because (C) Time
(B) although (D) Cause
(C) unless 37. Which conjunction is used to show cause?
(D) if (A) For
30. Which of the following sentences uses (B) If
"when" correctly? (C) Because
(A) When the rain stopped, we went outside. (D) So that
(B) We went outside when the rain stopped. 38. Which conjunction shows contrast between
(C) We stopped the rain when we went two clauses?
outside. (A) Because
(D) Both A and B (B) And
31. Which conjunction is used to show (C) Although
contrast? (D) If
(A) Since 39. Choose the correct conjunction:
(B) Because "I stayed home __ it was raining."
(C) Although (A) because
(D) Or (B) so
32. Identify the conjunction that expresses (C) although
condition: (D) unless
"You won’t pass the test unless you study." 40. Which conjunction completes the sentence?
(A) Unless "She will call you __ she gets home."
(B) Until (A) if
(C) Because (B) because
(D) If (C) unless
33. Choose the correct conjunction: (D) when
"He didn't like the movie, __ he stayed until
the end." Correlative Conjunctions
(A) because
1. Following is a correlative conjunction?
(B) yet
o a) However
(C) although
o b) Because
(D) if o c) Either...or
34. Which of the following conjunctions shows o d) While
purpose?
(A) When
(B) If

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 2. "_____ she sings well, _____ she dances 10. "She wants _____ the red dress _____ the
gracefully." correlative conjunction fits blue one." correlative conjunction is
best? appropriate?
o a) Both...and o a) Neither...nor
o b) Neither...nor o b) Both...and
o c) Either...or o c) Either...or
o d) Because o d) Because
3. "_____ the cat _____ the dog was in the 11. "He is _____ a good cook _____ a skilled
garden." correlative conjunction completes baker." correlative conjunction is needed?
the sentence? o a) Neither...nor
o a) Either...or o b) Both...and
o b) Not only...but also o c) Either...or
o c) Because o d) As
o d) While 12. "_____ the teacher explained, the students
4. "_____ he is rich, he is unhappy." understood." correlative conjunction is
correlative conjunction is missing? incorrect in this context?
o a) Neither...nor o a) Not only...but also
o b) Not only...but also o b) Either...or
o c) As o c) Both...and
o d) Whether...or o d) Neither...nor
5. "_____ my sister _____ I went to the 13. "_____ he called, _____ he wrote a letter."
store." correlative conjunction is correlative conjunction fits?
appropriate? o a) Either...or
o a) Either...or o b) Not only...but also
o b) Neither...nor o c) Because
o c) Because o d) While
o d) While 14. "_____ you agree, _____ you disagree, the
6. "He wanted _____ the cake _____ the pie." decision is final." correlative conjunction
correlative conjunction fits? fits?
o a) Because o a) As
o b) Neither...nor o b) Since
o c) Both...and o c) Whether...or
o d) As o d) Because
7. "_____ the rain stopped, _____ the game 15. "_____ the sun shines, _____ the birds
continued." correlative conjunction sing." correlative conjunction is wrong in
completes the sentence? this context?
o a) Not only...but also o a) Both...and
o b) Either...or o b) Neither...nor
o c) While o c) Either...or
o d) Neither...nor o d) As
8. "_____ you study hard, you will fail." 16. "_____ the book was interesting, _____
correlative conjunction is missing? the movie was boring." correlative
o a) Because conjunction fits best?
o b) If o a) Either...or
o c) Unless o b) Not only...but also
o d) Not only...but also o c) Because
9. "_____ he is intelligent, he is lazy." o d) While
correlative conjunction fits best? 17. "_____ the cat meowed, _____ the dog
o a) Either...or barked." correlative conjunction is missing?
o b) Not only...but also o a) Neither...nor
o c) As o b) As
o d) Since o c) Because
o d) Since
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 18. "_____ the food was spicy, _____ it was o a) Neither...nor
delicious." correlative conjunction fits? o b) Both...and
o a) Either...or o c) Either...or
o b) Not only...but also o d) Because
o c) Because 27. "_____ she sings, she plays the piano."
o d) While correlative conjunction is missing?
19. "_____ the rain, _____ the wind made the o a) Either...or
journey difficult." correlative conjunction o b) Not only...but also
fits best? o c) As
o a) Either...or o d) Since
o b) Not only...but also 28. "_____ the cake is sweet, _____ the
o c) As cookies are salty." correlative conjunction is
o d) Since needed?
20. "You can have _____ tea, _____ coffee." o a) Either...or
correlative conjunction is needed? o b) Not only...but also
o a) Neither...nor o c) Because
o b) Both...and o d) While
o c) Either...or 29. "_____ the house is big, it is cozy."
o d) Because correlative conjunction is correct?
21. "_____ he is tall, he is strong." correlative o a) Either...or
conjunction is correct? o b) Not only...but also
o a) Either...or o c) As
o b) Not only...but also o d) Because
o c) Because 30. "_____ you finish your homework, you can
o d) While watch TV." correlative conjunction is
22. "_____ the students studied, they passed incorrect?
the exam." correlative conjunction is o a) If
incorrect in this context? o b) Since
o a) Neither...nor o c) Either...or
o b) As o d) Because
o c) Since
o d) Because Conjunctions Expressing Cause and Effect
23. "_____ the flowers bloomed, _____ the
trees grew leaves." correlative conjunction 31. Following conjunction expresses cause and
fits? effect?
o a) Either...or o a) And
o b) Both...and o b) But
o c) Because o c) Because
o d) While o d) Or
24. "_____ the weather is good, we will go for a 32. "He was late _____ he missed the bus."
picnic." correlative conjunction is incorrect? conjunction fits?
o a) If o a) And
o b) Since o b) Since
o c) Either...or o c) But
o d) Because o d) Or
25. "_____ the car was old, it ran smoothly." 33. "_____ it was raining, we stayed indoors."
correlative conjunction is appropriate? conjunction is needed?
o a) Either...or o a) And
o b) Not only...but also o b) But
o c) As o c) Because
o d) While o d) Or
26. "_____ the dog barked, _____ the cat
hissed." correlative conjunction fits?
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 34. "_____ you are so kind, everyone likes you." o b) Since he had studied diligently,
conjunction fits? he passed the exam.
o a) And o c) As of the storm, the roads were
o b) But blocked.
o c) As o d) Due to the complexity of the
o d) Or issue, a solution was difficult to
35. "They cancelled the picnic _____ of the find.
bad weather." conjunction is appropriate? 41. Sentence demonstrates the use of a
o a) And conjunction to express a nuanced and
o b) Since indirect causal relationship:
o c) Because o a) Because of the fire, the building
o d) Or was destroyed.
36. "_____ he studied hard, he passed the o b) In light of the new evidence, the
exam." conjunction completes the sentence? investigation was reopened.
o a) And o c) Since of the late hour, we
o b) But decided to go home.
o c) Because o d) Due to it's cold, we wore jackets.
o d) Or 42. Sentence utilizes a conjunction to express a
37. "_____ it was a holiday, the shops were causal relationship with the highest degree
closed." conjunction fits best? of logical clarity and precision?
o a) And o a) Because of the fact that the
o b) Since meeting was long, everyone was
o c) But tired.
o d) Or o b) Seeing as the resources are
38. Sentence demonstrates the most accurate limited, we must prioritize tasks.
and nuanced use of a conjunction to express o c) Since of the bad traffic, I was
a complex causal relationship: late.
o a) Because of the rain, the event o d) Due to the weather, therefore
was postponed. the game was cancelled.
o b) Since the analysis revealed 43. Sentence demonstrates correct parallel
inconsistencies, the project was structure with correlative conjunctions:
halted. o a) He not only enjoys to sing, but
o c) As the demand increased, also dancing.
therefore the prices rose. o b) He enjoys not only singing, but
o d) Due to it rained, the event was also to dance.
postponed. o c) He not only enjoys singing, but
39. Sentence employs a conjunction to express also dancing.
a causal relationship with the greatest o d) He enjoys not only to sing, but
degree of formality and precision? also dancing.
o a) Because the power went out, so 44. Sentence utilizes a correlative conjunction
we used candles. with the most precise and nuanced meaning?
o b) As a consequence of the economic o a) Either the storm will pass, or the
downturn, many businesses closed. game is cancelled.
o c) Since of the weather, we stayed o b) Not only did the speaker
inside. captivate the audience, but also he
o d) Due to the fact that it was informed them.
raining, the game was cancelled. o c) Whether the data is accurate, or
40. Sentence where the conjunction expressing the conclusions are valid, remains
cause and effect is used incorrectly, uncertain.
resulting in grammatical awkwardness: o d) Neither the historical records
o a) Because the data was corrupted, nor the archaeological evidence
the results were invalid. conclusively proves the theory.

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 45. Sentence where the correlative conjunction o b) Since
is used incorrectly, leading to grammatical o c) Though
ambiguity? o d) As
o a) Both the artist's technique and 4. _____ the team played well, they lost the
his subject matter were innovative. game.
o b) Either you will submit the report, o a) Unless
or face disciplinary action. o b) Although
o c) Not only he arrived late, but also o c) Because
he forgot the presentation. o d) So
o d) Whether she decides to stay or 5. _____ he is my friend, I disagree with his
leave, we must respect her choice. opinion.
46. Sentence where the correlative conjunction o a) If
'rather...than' is used with the highest o b) Whereas
degree of grammatical accuracy and o c) Though
semantic precision? o d) Because
o a) He would rather to read than 6. The city is crowded, _____ the countryside
watching television. is peaceful.
o b) He would rather read than to o a) Since
watch television. o b) Whereas
o c) He would rather reading than o c) Unless
watch television. o d) As
o d) He would rather read than watch 7. _____ she studied hard, she failed the
television. test.
47. Sentence best exemplifies the use of a o a) Because
correlative conjunction to express a o b) Although
complex, conditional relationship? o c) If
o a) Both the weather and the traffic o d) So
caused delays. 8. He is tall, _____ his brother is short.
o b) Either the software is faulty, or o a) Unless
the user made an error. o b) Since
o c) Not only did the experiment yield o c) Whereas
unexpected results, but also it o d) Because
raised new questions. 9. _____ the weather was cold, we went
o d) Whether the hypothesis is swimming.
supported by the data or not, the o a) If
research continues. o b) Though
o c) As
Conjunctions Expressing Contrast (Although, o d) So
Though, Whereas, etc.) - 25 Questions 10. She is a talented singer, _____ she is not
famous.
1. _____ it was raining, we went for a walk. o a) Because
o a) Because o b) Unless
o b) Although o c) Although
o c) Since o d) Since
o d) If 11. _____ they had little money, they were
2. She is very shy, _____ her sister is quite generous.
outgoing. o a) If
o a) Because o b) Whereas
o b) Though o c) Though
o c) Whereas o d) As
o d) Unless 12. The movie was long, _____ it was
3. He is wealthy, _____ he is not happy. interesting.
o a) If o a) Because
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 o b) Although o b) Although
o c) Unless o c) Because
o d) So o d) As
13. _____ he is a beginner, he plays well. 23. _____ the work was hard, they finished it.
o a) If o a) If
o b) Whereas o b) Whereas
o c) Though o c) Though
o d) Since o d) Since
14. The food was spicy, _____ it was delicious. 24. The flowers were beautiful, _____ they
o a) Unless had no scent.
o b) Although o a) Unless
o c) Because o b) Although
o d) So o c) Because
15. _____ she is young, she is very responsible. o d) So
o a) If 25. _____ he is tired, he continues to work.
o b) Though o a) If
o c) As o b) Whereas
o d) Since o c) Though
16. He is very loud, _____ his sister is quiet. o d) As
o a) Because
o b) Whereas Conjunctions Expressing Condition (If, Unless,
o c) Unless Provided that, etc.) - 20 Questions
o d) So
17. _____ they lost, they were not 1. _____ you study, you will pass the exam.
discouraged. o a) Although
o a) If o b) If
o b) Although o c) Whereas
o c) Since o d) Since
o d) As 2. _____ you don't hurry, you will be late.
18. The book was old, _____ it was well- o a) If
preserved. o b) Unless
o a) Unless o c) Though
o b) Though o d) As
o c) Because 3. We will go, _____ it doesn't rain.
o d) So o a) Although
19. _____ he is rich, he lives a simple life. o b) Provided that
o a) If o c) Whereas
o b) Whereas o d) Because
o c) Although 4. _____ you ask politely, they will help you.
o d) Since o a) Unless
20. She is very organized, _____ he is chaotic. o b) If
o a) Unless o c) Though
o b) Because o d) Since
o c) Whereas 5. _____ you tell the truth, you will be
o d) As forgiven.
21. _____ the car was old, it ran smoothly. o a) If
o a) If o b) Unless
o b) Though o c) As long as
o c) Since o d) Because
o d) So 6. _____ you practice, you won't improve.
22. They are different, _____ they are good o a) If
friends. o b) Unless
o a) Unless o c) Though
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 o d) Whereas o b) If
7. They will come, _____ they are invited. o c) Though
o a) Although o d) Since
o b) Provided that 17. _____ you tell me the truth, I will help you.
o c) Since o a) If
o d) As o b) Unless
8. _____ you save money, you can buy a car. o c) As long as
o a) Unless o d) Whereas
o b) If 18. _____ you don't leave now, you will miss the
o c) Though train.
o d) Whereas o a) If
9. _____ you listen carefully, you will o b) Unless
understand. o c) Though
o a) If o d) Because
o b) Unless 19. We can go, _____ we finish our work.
o c) As long as o a) Although
o d) Because o b) Provided that
10. _____ you don't apologize, she won't o c) Since
forgive you. o d) As
o a) If 20. _____ you save your money, you can travel.
o b) Unless o a) Unless
o c) Though o b) If
o d) As o c) Though
11. We will go, _____ the weather is good. o d) Whereas
o a) Although
o b) Provided that Common Errors in Conjunction Usage -
o c) Since
20 Questions
o d) Whereas
12. _____ you work hard, you will succeed.
1. "He went to the store, because he forgot
o a) Unless
his wallet." This sentence incorrectly uses
o b) If
"because". Correct it:
o c) Though
o a) He went to the store, and he
o d) Because
forgot his wallet.
13. _____ you follow the instructions, you will
o b) He went to the store, so he
complete the task.
forgot his wallet.
o a) If
o c) He went to the store, but he
o b) Unless
forgot his wallet.
o c) As long as
o d) He went to the store; he forgot
o d) Since
his wallet.
14. _____ you don't listen, you will make
2. "Although it rained, so we stayed inside."
mistakes.
This sentence has a redundant conjunction.
o a) If
Correct it:
o b) Unless
o a) Although it rained, we stayed
o c) Though
inside.
o d) Whereas
o b) It rained, so we stayed inside.
15. They will help, _____ they have time.
o c) Because it rained, so we stayed
o a) Although
inside.
o b) Provided that
o d) Since it rained, so we stayed
o c) Because
inside.
o d) As
3. "He likes apples, while he also likes
16. _____ you eat healthy food, you will feel
oranges." The use of "while" is awkward.
better.
Correct it:
o a) Unless
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 o a) He likes apples, and he also likes o c) He will go, unless provided he has
oranges. time.
o b) He likes apples, but he also likes o d) He will go, because provided he
oranges. has time.
o c) He likes apples, because he also 9. "She is neither tall or short." This sentence
likes oranges. uses the wrong correlative pair. Correct it:
o d) He likes apples, or he also likes o a) She is either tall or short.
oranges. o b) She is neither tall nor short.
4. "Unless he studied, he passed the test." o c) She is both tall and short.
This sentence has a logical error. Correct it: o d) She is not only tall but also short.
o a) If he studied, he passed the test. 10. "He not only sings but also dancing." The
o b) Because he studied, he passed verb form is incorrect. Correct it:
the test. o a) He not only sings but also dance.
o c) Although he studied, he passed o b) He not only sings but also dances.
the test. o c) He not only sing but also dancing.
o d) Since he studied, he passed the o d) He not only singing but also
test. dances.
5. "She is intelligent, but also kind." This 11. "He asked, and she refused." This sentence
sentence has a slight redundancy. Correct is grammatically correct, but which
it: alternative is more precise if you know
o a) She is intelligent and kind. there is a contrast?
o b) She is intelligent, yet also kind. o a) He asked, unless she refused.
o c) She is intelligent, however also o b) He asked, while she refused.
kind. o c) He asked, because she refused.
o d) She is intelligent, because also o d) He asked, if she refused.
kind. 12. "They went, because of the rain." This
6. "He arrived late, since he missed the train." sentence is awkward. Correct it:
This sentence uses "since" incorrectly. o a) They went, since of the rain.
Correct it: o b) They went, as of the rain.
o a) He arrived late, because he o c) They went, due to the rain.
missed the train. o d) They went, however the rain.
o b) He arrived late, although he 13. "She is intelligent, so therefore she
missed the train. succeeds." This sentence has redundant
o c) He arrived late, and he missed words. Correct it:
the train. o a) She is intelligent, so she
o d) He arrived late, unless he missed succeeds.
the train. o b) She is intelligent, therefore she
7. "They wanted to go, so however it was succeeds.
raining." This sentence has multiple errors. o c) She is intelligent, but therefore
Correct it: she succeeds.
o a) They wanted to go, however it o d) She is intelligent, if therefore
was raining. she succeeds.
o b) They wanted to go, but it was 14. "He ran quickly, or he missed the bus." This
raining. sentence uses the wrong conjunction.
o c) They wanted to go, because it was Correct it:
raining. o a) He ran quickly, because he missed
o d) They wanted to go, unless it was the bus.
raining. o b) He ran quickly, unless he missed
8. "He will go, provided if he has time." This the bus.
sentence has redundant words. Correct it: o c) He ran quickly, and he missed the
o a) He will go, provided he has time. bus.
o b) He will go, if provided he has o d) He ran quickly, so he missed the
time. bus.
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 15. "Although he was tired, but he finished." Parallelism and Correlative Conjunctions -
This sentence has redundant conjunctions. 15 Questions
Correct it:
o a) Although he was tired, he
1. "He enjoys both swimming and to run." The
finished.
parallelism is incorrect. Correct it:
o b) He was tired, but he finished.
o a) He enjoys both swimming and
o c) If he was tired, but he finished.
running.
o d) Because he was tired, but he
o b) He enjoys both to swim and
finished.
running.
16. "She arrived, and yet she left." This
o c) He enjoys both to swim and to
sentence is grammatically correct, but
run.
which alternative is more precise if you
o d) He enjoys both swim and run.
know there is a contrast?
2. "Not only did she sing, but also dancing."
o a) She arrived, because she left.
The parallelism is incorrect. Correct it:
o b) She arrived, unless she left.
o a) Not only did she sing, but also
o c) She arrived, then she left.
dance.
o d) She arrived, but she left.
o b) Not only did she sing, but also
17. "He will go, in case if he has time." This
danced.
sentence has redundant words. Correct it:
o c) Not only she sang, but also
o a) He will go, in case he has time.
dancing.
o b) He will go, if in case he has time.
o d) Not only she sing, but also dance.
o c) He will go, unless in case he has
3. "Either you study hard, or failing the test."
time.
The parallelism is incorrect. Correct it:
o d) He will go, because in case he has
o a) Either you study hard, or fail the
time.
test.
18. "They played, and therefore they lost." This
o b) Either you studying hard, or
sentence is illogical. Correct it:
failing the test.
o a) They played, so they lost.
o c) Either you studied hard, or failing
o b) They played, but they lost.
the test.
o c) They played, since they lost.
o d) Either you study hard, or you
o d) They played, unless they lost.
failing the test.
19. "She is not only smart, but also beautiful."
4. "Neither the book was long nor interesting."
This sentence is correct, but which
The parallelism is incorrect. Correct it:
alternative emphasizes both qualities
o a) Neither the book was long nor
equally?
was interesting.
o a) She is smart, and beautiful.
o b) Neither the book was long or
o b) She is smart, but beautiful.
interesting.
o c) She is either smart or beautiful.
o c) Neither the book long nor
o d) She is smart, so beautiful.
interesting.
20. "He works hard, or he will succeed." This
o d) Neither long was the book nor
sentence uses the wrong conjunction.
interesting.
Correct it:
5. "He prefers either to read books or
o a) He works hard, because he will
watching movies." The parallelism is
succeed.
incorrect. Correct it:
o b) He works hard, and he will
o a) He prefers either to read books
succeed.
or to watch movies.
o c) He works hard, so he will succeed.
o b) He prefers either reading books
o d) He works hard, unless he will
or watching movies.
succeed.
o c) He prefers either read books or
watch movies.
o d) He prefers either to read books
or watch movies.

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 6. "Both the teacher lectured and the 11. "Both the design is modern and the colors
students were paying attention." The are vibrant." The structure is awkward.
parallelism is awkward. Correct it: Correct it:
o a) Both the teacher lectured and o a) Both the design's modernity and
the students paid attention. the colors' vibrancy.
o b) Both the teacher's lecture and o b) Both modern design and vibrant
the students' attention. colors.
o c) Both the teacher lecturing and o c) Both design modern and colors
students paying attention. vibrant.
o d) Both lecturing the teacher and o d) Both design is modern, colors are
paying attention students. vibrant.
7. "Not only he wrote the report but also
presenting it." The parallelism is incorrect. 12. "Either to study math or science is
Correct it: required." The parallelism is incorrect.
o a) Not only he wrote the report but Correct it:
also presented it. o a) Either studying math or science is
o b) Not only he writing the report required.
but also presenting it. o b) Either study math or science is
o c) Not only he write report but also required.
present it. o c) Either to study math or to study
o d) Not only he wrote the report but science is required.
also presentation. o d) Either math or science studying is
8. "Either she will sing or playing the piano." required.
The parallelism is incorrect. Correct it: 13. "Neither the weather was hot nor humid."
o a) Either she will sing or play the The parallelism is incorrect. Correct it:
piano. o a) Neither the weather hot nor
o b) Either she sing or playing the humid.
piano. o b) Neither was the weather hot nor
o c) Either she singing or playing the humid.
piano. o c) Neither the weather hot nor was
o d) Either she will sings or plays the humid.
piano. o d) Neither the weather was hot or
9. "Neither the food was spicy nor tasting humid.
good." The parallelism is incorrect. Correct 14. "Not only did he fix the car but also
it: painting it." The parallelism is incorrect.
o a) Neither the food was spicy nor Correct it:
tasted good. o a) Not only did he fix the car but
o b) Neither the food spicy nor also paint it.
tasting good. o b) Not only he fixed the car but also
o c) Neither the food was spicy or painting it.
tasted good. o c) Not only he fix the car but also
o d) Neither the food spicy or tasted painted it.
good. o d) Not only he fix the car but also
10. "He not only enjoys to travel but also to paint.
eat." The parallelism is incorrect. Correct it: 15. "Both to listen to music and watch TV
o a) He not only enjoys traveling but relaxes him." The parallelism is incorrect.
also eating. Correct it:
o b) He not only enjoys to travel but o a) Both listening to music and
also eating. watching TV relaxes him.
o c) He not only enjoys travel but also o b) Both listen to music and watch TV
eat. relaxes him.
o d) He not only enjoying traveling but o c) Both to listen music and watch TV
also eating. relaxes him.
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 o d) Both listen music and watching TV o b) You must apologize, unless she
relaxes him. won't forgive you.
o c) You must apologize, if she won't
Sentence Joining Using forgive you.
o d) You must apologize, or she won't
Conjunctions - 15 Questions forgive you.
6. "He is a good cook. He is a skilled baker."
1. "The sun was shining. We went to the Join using a correlative conjunction:
beach." Join using a suitable conjunction: o a) He is either a good cook or a
o a) The sun was shining, because we skilled baker.
went to the beach. o b) He is neither a good cook nor a
o b) The sun was shining, and we went skilled baker.
to the beach. o c) He is both a good cook and a
o c) The sun was shining, unless we skilled baker.
went to the beach. o d) He is not only a good cook but
o d) The sun was shining, although we also a skilled baker.
went to the beach. 7. "She likes tea. He prefers coffee." Join
2. "He was tired. He continued working." Join using a conjunction that shows contrast:
using a conjunction that shows contrast: o a) She likes tea, so he prefers
o a) He was tired, so he continued coffee.
working. o b) She likes tea, but he prefers
o b) He was tired, because he coffee.
continued working. o c) She likes tea, since he prefers
o c) He was tired, yet he continued coffee.
working. o d) She likes tea, if he prefers
o d) He was tired, if he continued coffee.
working. 8. "They left early. They missed the storm."
3. "She studied hard. She passed the exam." Join using a conjunction that shows cause
Join using a conjunction that shows cause and effect:
and effect: o a) They left early, although they
o a) She studied hard, but she passed missed the storm.
the exam. o b) They left early, because they
o b) She studied hard, since she missed the storm.
passed the exam. o c) They left early, so they missed
o c) She studied hard, so she passed the storm.
the exam. o d) They left early, unless they
o d) She studied hard, unless she missed the storm.
passed the exam. 9. "He is tall. His brother is short." Join using
4. "They wanted to go. It was raining." Join a conjunction that shows contrast:
using a conjunction that shows contrast: o a) He is tall, and his brother is
o a) They wanted to go, because it was short.
raining. o b) He is tall, while his brother is
o b) They wanted to go, and it was short.
raining. o c) He is tall, so his brother is short.
o c) They wanted to go, although it o d) He is tall, because his brother is
was raining. short.
o d) They wanted to go, if it was 10. "You study hard. You will succeed." Join
raining. using a conjunction that expresses a
5. "You must apologize. She won't forgive you." condition:
Join using a conjunction that expresses a o a) You study hard, because you will
condition: succeed.
o a) You must apologize, since she o b) You study hard, unless you will
won't forgive you. succeed.
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 o c) You study hard, if you will o d) You must hurry, while you will
succeed. miss the train.
o d) You study hard, or you will
succeed. Advanced Usage and Nuances of Conjunctions -
11. "She sings beautifully. She plays the piano." 10 Questions
Join using a correlative conjunction:
o a) She sings beautifully or plays the 1. "He acted strangely, _____ to cause
piano. suspicion." Which conjunction best fits the
o b) She sings beautifully and plays nuance?
the piano. o a) so as
o c) She not only sings beautifully but o b) because
also plays the piano. o c) unless
o d) She either sings beautifully or o d) if
plays the piano. 2. "They left early, _____ they wouldn't get
12. "They are different. They are good caught in traffic." Which conjunction best
friends." Join using a conjunction showing fits the nuance?
contrast. o a) since
o a) They are different, therefore o b) so that
they are good friends. o c) although
o b) They are different, while they o d) whereas
are good friends. 3. "He spoke, _____ he was the leader."
o c) They are different, since they Which conjunction best conveys the
are good friends. implication?
o d) They are different, unless they o a) although
are good friends. o b) as if
13. "He was tired. He went to bed." Join using a o c) unless
conjunction showing cause and effect. o d) because
o a) He was tired, but he went to bed. 4. "_____ the weather permits, we will go."
o b) He was tired, so he went to bed. Which conjunction best fits the formality?
o c) He was tired, if he went to bed. o a) if
o d) He was tired, whereas he went to o b) given that
bed. o c) unless
14. "She spoke clearly. Everyone understood." o d) so
Join using a conjunction showing cause and 5. "She worked, _____ she could finish on
effect. time." Which conjunction best fits the
o a) She spoke clearly, but everyone nuance?
understood. o a) unless
o b) She spoke clearly, unless o b) in order that
everyone understood. o c) whereas
o c) She spoke clearly, because o d) because
everyone understood. 6. "He argued, _____ he knew what he was
o d) She spoke clearly, although talking about." Which conjunction best
everyone understood. conveys the implication?
15. "You must hurry. You will miss the train." o a) since
Join using a conjunction that expresses a o b) as though
condition. o c) if
o a) You must hurry, and you will miss o d) but
the train. 7. "_____ the circumstances, we decided to
o b) You must hurry, or you will miss stay." Which conjunction best fits the
the train. formality?
o c) You must hurry, because you will o a) given
miss the train. o b) if
o c) unless
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 o d) so
8. "They waited, _____ the rain stopped."
Which conjunction best fits the nuance?
o a) whereas
o b) until
o c) because
o d) but
9. "He acted, _____ he had been told to do."
Which conjunction best conveys the
implication?
o a) unless
o b) as
o c) if
o d) so
10. "_____ they had agreed, they changed
their minds." Which conjunction best fits
the nuance?
o a) although
o b) even though
o c) since
o d) because

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