Conjunctions # MCQs Practice set

Q.1 Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence: I wanted to go for a walk, ______ it started raining.

and
but
or
so
Explanation - The sentence shows contrast. 'But' is used to indicate contrast between two clauses.
Correct answer is: but

Q.2 Identify the correct conjunction: Either you can take the bus, ______ you can walk to school.

nor
and
or
yet
Explanation - 'Either...or' is used to show a choice between two options.
Correct answer is: or

Q.3 Select the correct conjunction: I will study hard, ______ I want to pass the exam.

because
so
and
yet
Explanation - 'Because' is used to indicate the reason behind an action.
Correct answer is: because

Q.4 Pick the correct conjunction: She is not only intelligent ______ also hardworking.

but
and
or
so
Explanation - 'Not only...but also' is used to connect two positive qualities or facts.
Correct answer is: but

Q.5 Choose the correct word: He stayed home ______ he was feeling sick.

because
so
but
or
Explanation - 'Because' indicates the reason for his action.
Correct answer is: because

Q.6 Fill in the blank: You should hurry up, ______ you will miss the train.

or
but
and
for
Explanation - 'Or' is used to show a consequence if the first action is not done.
Correct answer is: or

Q.7 Select the appropriate conjunction: I wanted to join the party, ______ I was too tired.

yet
so
but
because
Explanation - 'But' indicates contrast between wanting to go and being too tired.
Correct answer is: but

Q.8 Choose the correct conjunction: She sings beautifully ______ she cannot play any musical instrument.

and
but
so
or
Explanation - 'But' shows contrast between two statements.
Correct answer is: but

Q.9 Identify the correct conjunction: I will attend the meeting ______ I finish my work on time.

if
unless
because
so
Explanation - 'If' indicates a conditional situation.
Correct answer is: if

Q.10 Fill in the blank: He studied hard, ______ he could not clear the exam.

but
so
and
for
Explanation - 'But' shows contrast between effort and result.
Correct answer is: but

Q.11 Choose the correct conjunction: I wanted to buy a car, ______ I didn't have enough money.

so
yet
but
because
Explanation - 'But' is used to show contrast between desire and reality.
Correct answer is: but

Q.12 Select the conjunction: He is clever ______ hardworking.

and
but
or
so
Explanation - 'And' is used to combine two positive qualities.
Correct answer is: and

Q.13 Identify the correct conjunction: I will go for a walk ______ it does not rain.

if
but
so
because
Explanation - 'If' introduces a condition under which the action will occur.
Correct answer is: if

Q.14 Choose the correct conjunction: You must hurry, ______ you will miss the flight.

or
and
but
for
Explanation - 'Or' is used to show consequence if the first action is not done.
Correct answer is: or

Q.15 Fill in the blank: Neither the manager ______ the staff were aware of the problem.

or
and
nor
but
Explanation - 'Neither...nor' is used to connect two negative statements.
Correct answer is: nor

Q.16 Select the correct word: He not only plays the piano ______ also composes music.

and
but
or
so
Explanation - 'Not only...but also' emphasizes both abilities of the subject.
Correct answer is: but

Q.17 Identify the conjunction: I like tea, ______ I do not like coffee.

but
and
so
or
Explanation - 'But' contrasts liking tea with disliking coffee.
Correct answer is: but

Q.18 Choose the correct conjunction: He was tired, ______ he continued to work.

yet
so
or
for
Explanation - 'Yet' shows contrast between being tired and continuing to work.
Correct answer is: yet

Q.19 Fill in the blank: I will call you ______ I reach home.

when
and
or
but
Explanation - 'When' indicates the time at which the action will occur.
Correct answer is: when

Q.20 Select the correct conjunction: You can have tea ______ coffee.

and
or
but
so
Explanation - 'Or' is used to present a choice between two options.
Correct answer is: or

Q.21 Identify the correct conjunction: We were late, ______ we missed the train.

so
and
but
or
Explanation - 'So' shows the result or consequence of being late.
Correct answer is: so

Q.22 Choose the correct conjunction: He must study hard, ______ he will fail.

or
but
and
so
Explanation - 'Or' shows the consequence if the action is not done.
Correct answer is: or

Q.23 Fill in the blank: Both the teacher ______ the students were excited about the event.

and
or
but
so
Explanation - 'Both...and' is used to include two positive subjects.
Correct answer is: and

Q.24 Select the correct conjunction: I wanted to leave early, ______ it was impossible.

but
and
so
for
Explanation - 'But' shows contrast between desire and reality.
Correct answer is: but

Q.25 Choose the correct conjunction: I will wait here ______ you come back.

until
and
so
or
Explanation - 'Until' indicates the time limit for which the action will continue.
Correct answer is: until