1. What is a conjunction?
a) A word that describes a noun
b) A word that joins words, phrases, or clauses
c) A word that replaces a noun
d) A word that shows emotion
Answer: b) A word that joins words, phrases, or clauses
Explanation: Conjunctions act as connectors — e.g., and, but, because, although.
2. Identify the conjunction: “Ravi and Sita went to school.”
a) Ravi
b) And
c) Went
d) School
Answer: b) And
Explanation: And joins two nouns (Ravi, Sita).
3. “She is poor but honest.” — What kind of conjunction is but?
a) Coordinating
b) Subordinating
c) Correlative
d) Conjunctive adverb
Answer: a) Coordinating
Explanation: But joins two independent clauses showing contrast.
4. “He ran fast so that he might catch the bus.”
a) Coordinating
b) Subordinating
c) Correlative
d) None
Answer: b) Subordinating
Explanation: So that connects main clause with dependent clause (purpose).
5. “Either you apologize or leave the room.”
a) Coordinating
b) Subordinating
c) Correlative
d) None
Answer: c) Correlative
Explanation: Either…or are correlative conjunctions used in pairs.
6. “Although he was tired, he continued working.”
a) Subordinating
b) Coordinating
c) Correlative
d) None
Answer: a) Subordinating
Explanation: Although introduces a dependent clause (concession).
7. Identify the conjunction: “I was reading when he came.”
a) Was
b) When
c) Came
d) Reading
Answer: b) When
Explanation: When connects two actions (time relation).
8. “He will come if you invite him.”
a) Coordinating
b) Subordinating
c) Correlative
d) None
Answer: b) Subordinating
Explanation: If introduces condition.
9. “I worked hard because I wanted to succeed.”
a) Coordinating
b) Subordinating
c) Correlative
d) None
Answer: b) Subordinating
Explanation: Because gives reason.
10. “He must be rich, for he owns many cars.”
a) Coordinating
b) Subordinating
c) Correlative
d) Adverbial
Answer: a) Coordinating
Explanation: For expresses reason and joins two independent clauses.
11. “I will go to the party or stay at home.”
a) Coordinating
b) Subordinating
c) Correlative
d) Relative
Answer: a) Coordinating
Explanation: Or shows alternative or choice.
12. “We missed the train, therefore we took a bus.”
a) Coordinating
b) Conjunctive adverb
c) Subordinating
d) Correlative
Answer: b) Conjunctive adverb
Explanation: Therefore connects ideas and shows result.
13. “No sooner had he arrived than it started raining.”
a) Correlative
b) Coordinating
c) Subordinating
d) Relative
Answer: a) Correlative
Explanation: No sooner…than used for two quick successive actions.
14. “Both Ramesh and Suresh are absent.”
a) Correlative
b) Coordinating
c) Subordinating
d) None
Answer: a) Correlative
Explanation: Both…and joins two equal elements.
15. “He did not come because he was ill.” — Because shows:
a) Condition
b) Reason
c) Contrast
d) Result
Answer: b) Reason
Explanation: Because gives cause/reason.
16. “Wait here until I return.”
a) Subordinating (time)
b) Coordinating
c) Correlative
d) None
Answer: a) Subordinating (time)
Explanation: Until relates one action to time of another.
17. “You will not succeed unless you work hard.”
a) Subordinating
b) Coordinating
c) Correlative
d) None
Answer: a) Subordinating
Explanation: Unless means if not (condition).
18. “He failed though he worked hard.”
a) Coordinating
b) Subordinating
c) Correlative
d) None
Answer: b) Subordinating
Explanation: Though introduces contrast clause.
19. “He not only helped me but also supported me.”
a) Coordinating
b) Correlative
c) Subordinating
d) None
Answer: b) Correlative
Explanation: Not only…but also shows emphasis or addition.
20. “She is neither intelligent nor hardworking.”
a) Subordinating
b) Coordinating
c) Correlative
d) None
Answer: c) Correlative
Explanation: Neither…nor joins two negative ideas.
21. “I will stay here till the rain stops.”
a) Subordinating
b) Coordinating
c) Correlative
d) None
Answer: a) Subordinating
Explanation: Till shows time limit (until).
22. “He must study hard, otherwise he will fail.”
a) Coordinating
b) Subordinating
c) Conjunctive adverb
d) Correlative
Answer: c) Conjunctive adverb
Explanation: Otherwise connects and shows consequence.
23. “The book is so interesting that I read it twice.”
a) Subordinating
b) Coordinating
c) Correlative
d) None
Answer: a) Subordinating
Explanation: So…that shows result.
24. “As soon as the bell rang, the students went out.”
a) Subordinating (time)
b) Coordinating
c) Correlative
d) Conjunctive adverb
Answer: a) Subordinating (time)
Explanation: As soon as = immediate succession.
25. “She is not as tall as her sister.”
a) Subordinating
b) Correlative
c) Coordinating
d) None
Answer: b) Correlative
Explanation: As…as used for comparison (positive degree).
26. Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?
a) Although
b) Unless
c) But
d) Because
Answer: c) But
Explanation: But joins two equal clauses showing contrast.
27. “He tried hard, yet he failed.” — The word yet shows _____ relation.
a) Result
b) Contrast
c) Cause
d) Time
Answer: b) Contrast
Explanation: Yet = but still (opposite idea).
28. Choose the sentence with correct use of a coordinating conjunction.
a) He is rich so he is unhappy.
b) He is rich but he is unhappy.
c) He is rich when he is unhappy.
d) He is rich therefore unhappy.
Answer: b) He is rich but he is unhappy.
Explanation: But contrasts two opposite ideas.
29. “I will go to the party or stay home.” — What type of coordination is shown?
a) Additive
b) Alternative
c) Adversative
d) Illative
Answer: b) Alternative
Explanation: Or gives a choice between two actions.
30. “He was poor, still he was honest.” — Still is a:
a) Coordinating conjunction (adversative)
b) Subordinating conjunction
c) Conjunctive adverb
d) Correlative pair
Answer: a) Coordinating (adversative)
Explanation: Still connects two contrasting statements.
31. Which one is not a coordinating conjunction?
a) For
b) So
c) As
d) Yet
Answer: c) As
Explanation: As = subordinating conjunction of reason/time.
32. “We shall wait here till you return.” — Till shows _____ relation.
a) Place
b) Purpose
c) Time
d) Reason
Answer: c) Time
Explanation: Till/until connect actions by time.
33. “He failed because he was careless.” — Because expresses _____ .
a) Purpose
b) Condition
c) Reason
d) Contrast
Answer: c) Reason
Explanation: Because gives cause.
34. “Although he is rich, he is not happy.” — Although introduces _____ .
a) Result
b) Contrast
c) Time
d) Reason
Answer: b) Contrast
Explanation: Although / though = concessive clause.
35. Which of the following is a correlative conjunction pair?
a) Since – because
b) Either – or
c) Though – because
d) For – so
Answer: b) Either – or
Explanation: Correlatives work in pairs (either/or, neither/nor etc.).
36. “Not only did he sing but also danced well.” — The conjunction shows:
a) Addition & emphasis
b) Condition
c) Time
d) Contrast
Answer: a) Addition and emphasis
Explanation: Not only …but also adds and emphasizes ideas.
37. Which of these sentences uses a subordinating conjunction of purpose?
a) She worked hard so that she could pass.
b) He missed the train because he was late.
c) Although he tried, he failed.
d) Wait here till I come.
Answer: a) She worked hard so that she could pass.
Explanation: So that = purpose/result.
38. “He was so tired that he could not walk.” — The conjunction so that shows _____ .
a) Reason
b) Purpose
c) Result
d) Condition
Answer: c) Result
Explanation: So + adj/adverb + that = result clause.
39. “If it rains, we will stay inside.” — What type of subordinating conjunction?
a) Reason
b) Purpose
c) Condition
d) Time
Answer: c) Condition
Explanation: If = condition for the main action.
40. “You will pass provided you work hard.” — The word provided means _____ .
a) Because
b) In case
c) Only if
d) Though
Answer: c) Only if
Explanation: Provided (that) = “on the condition that.”
41. Choose the sentence with a correlative conjunction.
a) Since he came, I left.
b) As soon as he came, I left.
c) The more he earns, the more he spends.
d) He failed because he was careless.
Answer: c) The more he earns, the more he spends.
Explanation: The more…the more is a correlative pair.
42. “Scarcely had I reached home when it began to rain.” — Identify the pair.
a) As – so
b) No sooner – than
c) Scarcely – when
d) Hardly – but
Answer: c) Scarcely – when
Explanation: Expresses immediate succession (past perfect + simple past).
43. “He will not come unless he is invited.” — Unless means:
a) Before
b) If not
c) As soon as
d) Since
Answer: b) If not
Explanation: Unless = if not (conditional negative).
44. “He is both intelligent and hardworking.” — Type of conjunction?
a) Coordinating
b) Subordinating
c) Correlative
d) Conjunctive adverb
Answer: c) Correlative
Explanation: Both…and is a correlative pair.
45. Which conjunction correctly fills the blank?
She did not come ___ she was ill.
a) Because
b) But
c) Therefore
d) Unless
Answer: a) Because
Explanation: Indicates cause/reason.
46. “He not only reads novels but also writes them.” — The conjunction shows:
a) Contrast
b) Result
c) Addition
d) Time
Answer: c) Addition
Explanation: Adds two actions.
47. Identify the sentence using though – yet correctly.
a) Though he is poor, yet he is honest.
b) Though he is poor, but he is honest.
c) Though he is poor, he is honest.
d) Yet he is poor, though he is honest.
Answer: c) Though he is poor, he is honest.
Explanation: Yet is optional; avoid though … but (double contrast).
48. Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction?
a) Unless
b) While
c) Because
d) And
Answer: d) And
Explanation: And = coordinating conjunction.
49. Identify the conjunction pair showing comparison:
a) As … as
b) Not only … but also
c) Either … or
d) Neither … nor
Answer: a) As … as
Explanation: Used to compare equality (as tall as).
50. “Hardly had the bell rung when the students rushed out.” — Type of conjunction?
a) Coordinating
b) Correlative
c) Subordinating
d) Conjunctive adverb
Answer: b) Correlative
Explanation: Hardly … when used for two quick actions.
51. Identify the correct sentence.
a) Though he is rich, but he is unhappy.
b) Though he is rich, yet he is unhappy.
c) Though he is rich, he is unhappy.
d) Although he is rich, but he is unhappy.
Answer: c) Though he is rich, he is unhappy.
Explanation: Don’t use but or yet with though/although — both express contrast.
52. “He will not come unless he is invited.” — Here unless means:
a) If not
b) Because
c) When
d) Although
Answer: a) If not
Explanation: Unless = if not, introduces a negative condition.
53. Identify the correct use of lest.
a) Work hard lest you should fail.
b) Work hard lest you will fail.
c) Work hard lest you fail.
d) Work hard lest you may fail.
Answer: a) Work hard lest you should fail.
Explanation: Lest means “for fear that” and is followed by should + verb (subjunctive form).
54. “He talks as if he knew everything.” — The clause as if expresses:
a) Reason
b) Time
c) Manner / Unreal condition
d) Result
Answer: c) Manner / Unreal condition
Explanation: As if introduces imaginary or unreal situations (past tense used).
55. Choose the correct sentence.
a) Scarcely had he arrived than it began to rain.
b) Scarcely had he arrived when it began to rain.
c) Scarcely he had arrived when it began to rain.
d) Scarcely had he arrived that it began to rain.
Answer: b) Scarcely had he arrived when it began to rain.
Explanation: Correct pair → scarcely … when (not than).
56. Choose the correct conjunction:
He didn’t come ___ he was busy.
a) Because
b) So
c) Therefore
d) For
Answer: a) Because
Explanation: Because introduces reason.
57. “He worked hard so that he might pass.” — So that shows:
a) Cause
b) Result
c) Purpose
d) Contrast
Answer: c) Purpose
Explanation: So that = “in order that” → purpose clause.
58. Choose the correct form:
No sooner had he seen the tiger ___ he ran away.
a) When
b) Then
c) Than
d) But
Answer: c) Than
Explanation: Fixed pair: No sooner … than.
59. Choose the correct alternative:
She is neither intelligent ___ hardworking.
a) But
b) Nor
c) Or
d) And
Answer: b) Nor
Explanation: Correlative pair: neither … nor.
60. “Both the teacher ___ the students were present.”
a) Or
b) And
c) As well as
d) Nor
Answer: b) And
Explanation: And connects similar subjects.
61. Identify the error:
He is both intelligent as well as hardworking.
a) Both
b) Intelligent
c) As well as
d) Hardworking
Answer: c) As well as
Explanation: Don’t mix both with as well as; correct: He is both intelligent and hardworking.
62. “As soon as he saw the police, he ran away.” — The phrase as soon as denotes:
a) Reason
b) Contrast
c) Time
d) Condition
Answer: c) Time
Explanation: As soon as = immediate succession of actions.
63. Fill in the blank:
He is so weak ___ he cannot walk.
a) For
b) That
c) Since
d) As
Answer: b) That
Explanation: So … that = cause/result relationship.
64. Identify the correct sentence.
a) She is as tall than her brother.
b) She is as tall as her brother.
c) She is tall as her brother.
d) She is taller as her brother.
Answer: b) She is as tall as her brother.
Explanation: Correct structure: as + adjective + as for comparison of equality.
65. “Although he is poor, he is honest.” — The conjunction although is used to express:
a) Contrast
b) Result
c) Condition
d) Reason
Answer: a) Contrast
Explanation: Although / though introduce contrast or concession.
66. “We will go out if it doesn’t rain.” — If expresses:
a) Time
b) Condition
c) Cause
d) Comparison
Answer: b) Condition
Explanation: If = conditional clause.
67. Choose the correct sentence.
a) He must work hard or he will fail.
b) He must work hard otherwise he will fail.
c) Both a and b are correct.
d) He must work hard unless he will fail.
Answer: c) Both a and b are correct.
Explanation: Or and otherwise both express consequence.
68. Identify the correct use of because / for.
a) He did not come because he was ill.
b) He did not come, for he was ill.
c) Both a and b
d) Neither a nor b
Answer: c) Both a and b
Explanation: Because is subordinating (reason); for is coordinating (explanation). Both are correct.
69. “He not only praised her work but also rewarded her.” — Function of not only…but also?
a) Comparison
b) Contrast
c) Addition & Emphasis
d) Condition
Answer: c) Addition & Emphasis
Explanation: It emphasizes both actions equally.
70. Fill in the blank:
We could not go out ___ it was raining.
a) Because
b) But
c) While
d) As
Answer: a) Because
Explanation: Because gives reason.
71. Identify the error:
He is so wise that he will not cheat anyone.
a) No error
b) He is so wise that he won’t cheat anyone.
c) Replace so with too.
d) Replace that with and.
Answer: a) No error
Explanation: So … that = correct expression of degree + result.
72. Choose the correct sentence.
a) Since he was tired, he took rest.
b) Since he was tired, so he took rest.
c) He was tired, so since he took rest.
d) Since, he was tired, he took rest.
Answer: a) Since he was tired, he took rest.
Explanation: Don’t use so with since—both indicate cause.
73. Identify the correct conjunction for expressing contrast:
He is poor ___ he is happy.
a) Though
b) Since
c) Because
d) If
Answer: a) Though
Explanation: Though / although express contrast between clauses.
74. Choose the sentence with error:
a) He ran fast, still he missed the train.
b) He ran fast, yet he missed the train.
c) He ran fast, but he missed the train.
d) He ran fast, so he caught the train.
Answer: a) He ran fast, still he missed the train.
Explanation: Still is informal; yet or but are grammatically preferred in standard English.
75. Choose the correct alternative:
He will pass the exam, ___ he works hard.
a) Until
b) If
c) Though
d) Because
Answer: b) If
Explanation: If introduces condition.
76. Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence:
He speaks English fluently ___ he has never been abroad.
a) Although
b) Because
c) Since
d) Therefore
Answer: a) Although
Explanation: Although expresses contrast between the two clauses.
77. “He must be tired, ___ he has been working all day.”
a) For
b) Since
c) As
d) Because
Answer: d) Because
Explanation: Because gives reason for being tired.
78. “He is not only intelligent ___ also diligent.”
a) So
b) And
c) But
d) But also
Answer: d) But also
Explanation: Complete correlative pair: not only … but also.
79. “He will not succeed ___ he works hard.”
a) Unless
b) Until
c) Though
d) When
Answer: a) Unless
Explanation: Unless = if not, conditional clause.
80. “You can stay here ___ you promise to behave properly.”
a) Unless
b) Provided
c) Though
d) Since
Answer: b) Provided
Explanation: Provided (that) = “on the condition that.”
81. Choose the correct conjunction:
I will give you my pen ___ you return it tomorrow.
a) Although
b) If
c) Because
d) So that
Answer: b) If
Explanation: Conditional statement — if you return it tomorrow.
82. “He did not win ___ he was the best player.”
a) Since
b) Because
c) Though
d) As
Answer: c) Though
Explanation: Contrast clause; he was best, yet didn’t win.
83. “He is taller ___ his brother.”
a) Then
b) That
c) Than
d) To
Answer: c) Than
Explanation: Than is used for comparison.
84. “You must leave now ___ you will miss the train.”
a) So
b) Or
c) Otherwise
d) Unless
Answer: c) Otherwise
Explanation: Otherwise introduces a negative consequence.
85. “He worked hard ___ he might pass.”
a) Though
b) Lest
c) So that
d) Until
Answer: c) So that
Explanation: So that = purpose clause.
86. “We arrived late ___ the traffic jam.”
a) Because
b) Though
c) Unless
d) Until
Answer: a) Because
Explanation: Reason clause – because of the traffic jam.
87. “No sooner had I finished my meal ___ the phone rang.”
a) When
b) Then
c) Than
d) But
Answer: c) Than
Explanation: Fixed pair – No sooner…than.
88. “He worked very hard, ___ he failed.”
a) Because
b) Therefore
c) But
d) So
Answer: c) But
Explanation: Shows contrast between effort and result.
89. “We must act now ___ it is too late.”
a) Until
b) Before
c) After
d) Since
Answer: b) Before
Explanation: Before indicates time limit to act.
90. “You may go ___ you finish your homework.”
a) Since
b) After
c) Until
d) When
Answer: b) After
Explanation: After = sequence of actions.
91. “He has more money ___ brains.”
a) Than
b) Then
c) That
d) So
Answer: a) Than
Explanation: Used for comparison between two nouns.
92. “I don’t know whether he will come ___ not.”
a) Or
b) And
c) But
d) For
Answer: a) Or
Explanation: Whether…or not = alternative possibility.
93. “He ran fast ___ he might catch the bus.”
a) That
b) So that
c) Therefore
d) Hence
Answer: b) So that
Explanation: Expresses purpose or intention.
94. “The match was cancelled ___ it was raining heavily.”
a) Though
b) Because
c) Until
d) If
Answer: b) Because
Explanation: Reason clause – because it was raining.
95. Identify the error:
Although he is poor, yet he is happy.
a) Although
b) Yet
c) He is
d) No error
Answer: b) Yet
Explanation: Don’t use yet with although; both show contrast. Correct: Although he is poor, he is happy.
96. “He is honest ___ everyone knows it.”
a) And
b) But
c) For
d) As
Answer: a) And
Explanation: Adds equal ideas (coordination).
97. “We should start early ___ we can reach on time.”
a) Unless
b) So that
c) Though
d) When
Answer: b) So that
Explanation: So that expresses purpose/result.
98. “He neither apologized ___ showed any regret.”
a) And
b) Nor
c) But
d) Or
Answer: b) Nor
Explanation: Correlative pair: neither…nor.
99. “He speaks as if he ___ everything.”
a) Knows
b) Knew
c) Know
d) Had known
Answer: b) Knew
Explanation: As if / as though → use past tense to express unreal or imaginary situation.
100. “He is so weak ___ he cannot lift this box.”
a) That
b) As
c) Therefore
d) Because
Answer: a) That
Explanation: So … that expresses degree + result.