This set of English Grammar Exercises (MCQs) focuses on “Conjunctions – Set 3”.
1. Use an appropriate conjunction to fill in the blank.
You have to work hard ________ you will fail.
a) since
b) for
c) or
d) and
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Explanation: Since the sentence refers to an alternative, the conjunction ‘or’ will be the most appropriate one for the blank.
2. Conjunctions can sometimes be used to join words also.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: In the sentence ‘Five and five makes ten’, the conjunction ‘and’ is used to join two words. Thus, a conjunction can be used to join sentences as well as words.
3. The conjunction in the below sentence is ___________
You will get the tenure if you deserve it.
a) get
b) if
c) tenure
d) will
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Explanation: The word ‘if’ joins the two sentences together and performs the work of a conjunction. Thus. the option ‘if’ is the right answer.
4. Which of the following sentences uses the wrong conjunction?
a) Mom said to wait till she returns
b) He finished the work early although he began late
c) He will not come unless he is invited
d) Mitchell is slow though sure
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Explanation: The incorrect sentence ‘Mitchell is slow though sure’ should be rephrased as ‘Mitchell is slow but sure’.
5. Identify the correct option for the blank.
________ he is available on Monday; I will make an appointment.
a) If
b) For
c) And
d) Though
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Explanation: The sentence indicates that the appointment will be made subject to his availability on that particular day. For such cases ‘if’ will be the correct conjunction.
6. The word ‘after’ is a _______
He came after the meeting was postponed.
a) adjective
b) conjunction
c) adverb
d) preposition
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Explanation: Since the word ‘after’ connects two sentences, it qualifies as a conjunction. Sometimes conjunctions can also be used to connect two words.
7. Identify the sentence using the correct conjunction.
a) Man proposes though God disposes
b) The train got derailed since there was no fatalities
c) She writes slowly since neatly
d) I believe him as he is honest
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Explanation: The other sentences should be rephrased as ‘Man proposes but God disposes’, ‘The train got derailed but there was no fatalities’ and ‘She writes slowly but neatly’.
8. Fill in the blank with the suitable conjunction.
He was angry __________ his idea got rejected.
a) and
b) that
c) if
d) except
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Explanation: The rejection of his idea is referred to be the reason for his anger. Thus, for expressing a reason or a cause, the conjunction ‘that’ must be used.
9. The italicized word in the below sentence acts as _________
Father came before I left for college.
a) adjective
b) conjunction
c) adverb
d) preposition
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Explanation: The word ‘before’ is used to join the two sentences. Any word which is used for the purpose of combining sentences is a conjunction.
10. Select the sentence using the wrong conjunction from the options below.
a) She was released for she was not guilty
b) He behaved as a wise man should do
c) There is no doubt that the planets revolve around the sun
d) Hampreet is fast, than Sunil is faster
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Explanation: Though the sentence uses a comparative adverb, the conjunction ‘than’ is not suitable here. The correct sentence is ‘Hampreet is fast, but Sunil is faster’.
11. Select a suitable conjunction for the sentence given below.
Jacob ran faster ________ Rajesh.
a) to
b) of
c) than
d) for
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Explanation: The word ‘faster’ is an adverb in the Comparative degree. For adjectives and adverbs in Comparative degree, the conjunction ‘than’ follows them.
12. Among the options, select the one that uses the correct conjunction.
a) Tell me for you understand
b) It is a long time since I last saw him
c) Please note down though I dictate
d) They say if he is better
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Explanation: The remaining sentences with the correct conjunction are ‘Tell me whether you understand’, ‘Please note down as I dictate’ and ‘They say that he is better’.
13. Which of the following options will fit in the blank?
He is a talented performer ______ that he is nervous of the crowd.
a) and
b) for
c) only
d) so
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Explanation: Other than being nervous of the crowd, the Subject is claimed to be a talented performer. The conjunction ‘only’ is the best fit for the blank as it means ‘except that’.
14. The below sentence uses a Correlating conjunction.
Though he is in pain, yet he does not whine about it.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: The conjunctions used in the sentence ‘though’ and ‘yet’ form a pair. Such conjunctions are called Correlating conjunctions.
15. Choose the correct option for the blank.
We must make a decision _______ they will cancel the grant.
a) and
b) since
c) or
d) while
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Explanation: The blank requires a conjunction that indicates the meaning ‘otherwise’. Thus, the word ‘or’ is the suitable answer.
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