Conjunctions Questions and Answers – Than

This set of English Grammar Exercises (MCQs) focuses on “Conjunction – Than”.

1. Find out the conjunction in the sentence.

You don’t need to drink anywhere else than at home.

a) You
b) don’t need
c) than
d) at home
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Answer: c
Explanation: The word ‘than’ is used as a Conjunction. It is used to link two words. It is a Coordinating conjunction. It is generally used with comparative adjectives and comparative adverbs. In this sentence, it is used to express a difference of kind or manner.

2. Find out the conjunction in the sentence.

She does eat more than anyone else.
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a) She
b) does
c) eat
d) than
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Answer: d
Explanation: The word ‘than’ is used as a Conjunction. This is an example of Coordinating Conjunction. It is often used for comparison in the sentence. It can be easily converted into preposition if the word next to it is a pronoun.

3. Find out the conjunction in the sentence.

You will always have more than one option.

a) You
b) than
c) one
d) option
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Answer: b
Explanation: The word ‘than’ is used as Conjunction. This is a Coordinating conjunction. It is used to join a phrase with a sentence. It is used to express difference in kind or manner.

4. Find out the conjunction in the sentence.

Her voice sounded more placid than she felt.
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a) Her
b) voice
c) than
d) she
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Answer: c
Explanation: The words ‘than’ are used as Conjunction. It is a Coordinating Conjunction. It is used to join a phrase with a sentence. It is used to compare inequality between two things or persons.

5. Find out the conjunction in the sentence.

He does more work than both the guys put together.
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a) He
b) does
c) more work
d) than
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Answer: d
Explanation: The phrase ‘than’ is used as a Conjunction. It is linking a phrase with a sentence. These type of conjunctions are called Coordinating Conjunctions. It is used to compare two persons or things or qualities.

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