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Conjunction Test

Description: Online English Grammar Test Series for Entrance Exams and Jobs Preparation
Number of Questions: 25
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Directions: Select the appropirate conjunction from the given choices to fill in the blank.

Is his name Rahim _______ Karim?

  1. and

  2. or

  3. if

  4. but

  5. after

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Whenever we have to choose one out of the two choices, we use 'or' as conjunction.

Directions: Select the appropirate conjunction from the given choices to fill in the blank.

Two ______ two makes four.

  1. and

  2. or

  3. if

  4. but

  5. after

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 'And' is a coordinate conjunction joining words of equal significance in the sentence. Hence, 'and' is the correct option.

Directions: Select the appropirate conjunction from the given choices to fill in the blank.

My car is five years old, ___ it still drives beautifully.

  1. and

  2. or

  3. if

  4. but

  5. after

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'But' is used to join two contrasting sentences or clauses.

Directions: Select the appropirate conjunction from the given choices to fill in the blank.

Kissing ________ nudity are not allowed in Indian films.

  1. and

  2. or

  3. if

  4. but

  5. after

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

We use conjunction 'and' for both the nouns in the sentence.

Directions: Select the appropirate conjunction from the given choices to fill in the blank.

He cannot pass the test ______ he is lazy.

  1. as

  2. or

  3. with

  4. because

  5. after

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

To refer to the reason for something, 'because' is used.

Directions: Select the appropirate conjunction from the given choices to fill in the blank.

We can have lunch at Kottayam ______ Ernakulam.

  1. and

  2. or

  3. if

  4. but

  5. after

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

When we have to use one of the two choices, we use coordinative conjunction 'or'.

Directions: Select the appropirate conjunction from the given choices to fill in the blank.

He fell off his bicycle ______ he lost his balance.

  1. as

  2. or

  3. with

  4. because

  5. after

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Whenever we discuss the result before the action, we use conjunction 'because' to mention the reason or cause of the result.

Directions: Select the appropirate conjunction from the given choices to fill in the blank.

Hema will not act in films ______ she gets married.

  1. and

  2. or

  3. if

  4. but

  5. after

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The sentence implies that one action will stop once the other begins. In such cases, we use 'after'.

Directions: Select the appropirate conjunction from the given choices to fill in the blank.

Hurry up _____ you will be late.

  1. and

  2. or

  3. if

  4. but

  5. after

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Whenever the result of one action depends on the execution of the other, we use conjunction 'or'.

Directions: Select the appropirate conjunction from the given choices to fill in the blank.

Sheela will not come _________ it rains.

  1. and

  2. or

  3. if

  4. but

  5. after

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'If' is a subordinative conjunction, used in conditional sentences.

Directions: Select the appropirate conjunction from the given choices to fill in the blank.

She wanted to get a bag,______ her husband suggested she buy shoes.

  1. and

  2. or

  3. if

  4. but

  5. after

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'But' is used to join two contrasting sentences or clauses.

Directions: Select the appropirate conjunction from the given choices to fill in the blank.

Be a politician ______ a saint.

  1. and

  2. or

  3. if

  4. but

  5. after

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The sentence implies that one should try either to be a saint 'or' a politician.

Directions: Select the appropirate conjunction from the given choices to fill in the blank.

He is a great singer,_____ he prefers to play the guitar.

  1. And

  2. Or

  3. If

  4. But

  5. After

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'But' is is used when two different or contrasting ideas are expressed in a sentence.

Directions: Select the appropirate conjunction from the given choices to fill in the blank.

Do not mix politics ______ education.

  1. as

  2. or

  3. with

  4. because

  5. after

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Here, the correct usage is 'mix with'

Directions: Select the appropirate conjunction from the given choices to fill in the blank.

Mahatma Gandhi was a politician ______ a saint.

  1. and

  2. or

  3. if

  4. but

  5. after

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 For two nouns, we use coordinate conjunction 'and'.

Directions: Select the appropirate conjunction from the given choices to fill in the blank.

They may take part in politics ______ they have completed their education.

  1. and

  2. or

  3. if

  4. but

  5. after

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The sentence implies that one thing should be done only after the completion of the other. 

Directions: Select the appropirate conjunction from the given choices to fill in the blank.

Students may study politics,______ they should not take part in political agitations.

  1. and

  2. or

  3. if

  4. but

  5. after

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'But' is used to express contrasting ideas in a sentence.

Directions: Select the appropirate conjunction from the given choices to fill in the blank.

Rajan lost his balance ______ fell off his bicycle.

  1. and

  2. or

  3. if

  4. but

  5. after

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Whenever the final result is the outcome of the first action, we use conjunction 'and'.

Directions: Select the appropirate conjunction from the given choices to fill in the blank.

Mahatma Gandhi committed one serious mistake ______ that was dragging students into politics.

  1. and

  2. or

  3. if

  4. but

  5. after

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'And' is a coordinate conjunction which is also used to mention the action done by the subject.

Directions: Select the appropirate conjunction from the given choices to fill in the blank.

_____ you do not study now, you will not find time to study later on.

  1. And

  2. Or

  3. If

  4. But

  5. After

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Whenever we want to convey that the latter action does not take place until the former happens, we use 'if'.

Directions: Select the appropirate conjunction from the given choices to fill in the blank.

______ he was industrious, I encouraged him.

  1. As

  2. Or

  3. With

  4. Because

  5. After

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sentence implies that he was encouraged beause he was industrious. Usage of  'as' is preferred in such cases.

Directions: Select the appropirate conjunction from the given choices to fill in the blank.

Virtue enables ______ vice degrades.

  1. and

  2. or

  3. if

  4. but

  5. after

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sentence expresses two different ideas,'but' is used in such cases.

Directions: Select the appropirate conjunction from the given choices to fill in the blank.

Man proposes, ______ God disposes.

  1. and

  2. or

  3. if

  4. but

  5. after

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'But' is also used to join clauses of equal significance in the sentence. Either clause could stand alone as a sentence.

Directions: Select the appropirate conjunction from the given choices to fill in the blank.

This ______ that will suffice.

  1. and

  2. or

  3. if

  4. but

  5. after

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The clue word here is 'suffice' which implicitly conveys the idea that either of the two should be opted. In such cases, we use 'or'.

Directions: Select the appropirate conjunction from the given choices to fill in the blank.

Is this my book ______ yours?

  1. and

  2. or

  3. if

  4. but

  5. after

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 As the book belongs to either of the two, therefore conjunction 'or' is correct usage.

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