- Section 1: BASIC COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS (1–20)
- Section 2: SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS (21–40)
- Section 3: Correlative Conjunctions (41–60)
- Section 4: Error Detection (61–80)
- Section 5: Sentence Improvement (81–95)
- Section 6: Advanced / UPSC tricky conjunctions (96–100)
CONJUNCTION MCQs – COMPLETE MEGA SET (1–100)
🔹 SECTION 1: BASIC COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS (1–20)
1. I like tea ___ coffee.
A) and
B) but
C) or
D) so
Answer: A) and
- Joining similar ideas → “and”.
2. She is smart ___ lazy.
A) and
B) but
C) or
D) so
Answer: B) but
- Contrast → “but”.
3. You can take tea ___ coffee.
A) and
B) or
C) but
D) so
Answer: B) or
- Choice → “or”.
4. He was tired ___ he continued working.
A) but
B) so
C) and
D) or
Answer: B) so
- Result → “so”.
5. I want to study hard ___ I can succeed.
A) because
B) so that
C) and
D) but
Answer: B) so that
- Purpose → “so that”.
6. She tried hard, ___ she failed.
A) yet
B) and
C) so
D) or
Answer: A) yet
- Contrast → “yet”.
7. I will go to the market ___ stay at home.
A) and
B) or
C) but
D) so
Answer: B) or
- Choice → “or”.
8. He was late ___ he missed the bus.
A) because
B) so
C) yet
D) for
Answer: B) so
- Result → “so”.
9. I like apples ___ oranges.
A) and
B) or
C) but
D) so
Answer: A) and
- Joining items → “and”.
10. He studied hard, ___ he did not pass.
A) but
B) so
C) or
D) and
Answer: A) but
- Contrast → “but”.
11. You must hurry ___ you will miss the train.
A) or
B) and
C) but
D) so
Answer: A) or
- Condition / choice → “or”.
12. She was poor ___ honest.
A) but
B) and
C) so
D) or
Answer: A) but
- Contrast → “but”.
13. He works hard ___ he earns well.
A) so
B) yet
C) but
D) for
Answer: A) so
- Cause → “so” (result).
14. I will call you ___ write a message.
A) and
B) or
C) but
D) so
Answer: A) and
- Addition → “and”.
15. She is clever ___ hardworking.
A) and
B) but
C) or
D) yet
Answer: A) and
- Addition → “and”.
16. You must be careful, ___ you might get hurt.
A) or
B) and
C) but
D) so
Answer: A) or
- Condition / choice → “or”.
17. I wanted to go, ___ it was raining.
A) but
B) and
C) so
D) yet
Answer: A) but
- Contrast → “but”.
18. He was tired, ___ he went to work.
A) yet
B) so
C) and
D) or
Answer: A) yet
- Contrast → “yet”.
19. We can go by bus ___ train.
A) or
B) and
C) but
D) so
Answer: A) or
- Choice → “or”.
20. I like reading, ___ I don’t have much time.
A) but
B) so
C) and
D) or
Answer: A) but
- Contrast → “but”.
🔹 SECTION 2: SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS (21–40)
21. I stayed at home ___ it was raining.
A) because
B) although
C) while
D) unless
Answer: A) because
- Reason / cause → “because”.
22. He went out ___ he had finished his work.
A) after
B) before
C) although
D) unless
Answer: A) after
- Time sequence → “after”.
23. She succeeded ___ she worked hard.
A) because
B) though
C) although
D) unless
Answer: A) because
- Cause → “because”.
24. I went to the park ___ it was raining.
A) although
B) because
C) since
D) if
Answer: A) although
- Concession → “although”.
25. You can’t enter ___ you have a ticket.
A) unless
B) if
C) though
D) because
Answer: A) unless
- Condition → “unless”.
26. We waited ___ the train arrived.
A) until
B) before
C) after
D) if
Answer: A) until
- Time → “until”.
27. She left early ___ she was tired.
A) because
B) although
C) unless
D) after
Answer: A) because
- Reason → “because”.
28. I will help you ___ you ask politely.
A) if
B) unless
C) although
D) while
Answer: A) if
- Condition → “if”.
29. He worked hard ___ he might fail.
A) although
B) unless
C) if
D) while
Answer: A) although
- Concession → “although”.
30. She waited ___ the bus came.
A) until
B) unless
C) because
D) although
Answer: A) until
- Time → “until”.
31. I went to bed ___ I was tired.
A) because
B) although
C) while
D) unless
Answer: A) because
- Reason → “because”.
32. We will leave ___ it stops raining.
A) after
B) until
C) if
D) because
Answer: A) after
- Time sequence → “after”.
33. He acted ___ he was confident.
A) as if
B) although
C) unless
D) if
Answer: A) as if
- Comparison → “as if”.
34. I will attend the meeting ___ I am free.
A) if
B) unless
C) although
D) because
Answer: A) if
- Condition → “if”.
35. She smiled ___ she was unhappy.
A) although
B) because
C) unless
D) while
Answer: A) although
- Concession → “although”.
36. He left early ___ he had finished his work.
A) after
B) before
C) although
D) if
Answer: A) after
- Time sequence → “after”.
37. I will wait ___ he returns.
A) until
B) unless
C) although
D) because
Answer: A) until
- Time → “until”.
38. He spoke loudly ___ no one could hear him.
A) although
B) because
C) unless
D) if
Answer: A) although
- Concession → “although”.
39. You can’t pass ___ you work hard.
A) unless
B) if
C) although
D) because
Answer: A) unless
- Condition → “unless”.
40. I stayed at home ___ it rained.
A) because
B) although
C) if
D) unless
Answer: A) because
- Reason → “because”.
SECTION 3: CORRELATIVE CONJUNCTIONS (41–60)
41. ___ you study hard, ___ you will fail.
A) Either…or
B) Neither…nor
C) Whether…or
D) Both…and
Answer: C) Whether…or
- Shows alternatives → “Whether…or”.
42. ___ he works hard, ___ he succeeds.
A) Either…or
B) Neither…nor
C) Both…and
D) Whether…or
Answer: C) Both…and
- Positive combination → “Both…and”.
43. ___ he is rich, ___ he is unhappy.
A) Either…or
B) Neither…nor
C) Both…and
D) Whether…or
Answer: A) Either…or
- Choice → “Either…or”.
44. ___ the teacher ___ the students were aware of the changes.
A) Both…and
B) Either…or
C) Neither…nor
D) Whether…or
Answer: A) Both…and
- Combination → “Both…and”.
45. ___ he studied hard, ___ he could not pass.
A) Either…or
B) Neither…nor
C) Although…yet
D) Both…and
Answer: C) Although…yet
- Concession → “Although…yet”.
46. She is ___ talented ___ hardworking.
A) Both…and
B) Either…or
C) Neither…nor
D) Not only…but also
Answer: D) Not only…but also
- Emphasis → “Not only…but also”.
47. ___ I am tired, I will continue my work.
A) Though
B) Either
C) Neither
D) Both
Answer: A) Though
- Concession → “Though”.
48. ___ he was rich, he was not happy.
A) Though
B) Either
C) Both
D) Neither
Answer: A) Though
- Concession → “Though”.
49. ___ the students ___ the teacher were excited about the trip.
A) Both…and
B) Either…or
C) Neither…nor
D) Not only…but also
Answer: A) Both…and
- Combination → “Both…and”.
50. ___ you work hard, ___ you will succeed.
A) If…then
B) Neither…nor
C) Both…and
D) Either…or
Answer: A) If…then
- Conditional → “If…then”.
51. He is ___ intelligent ___ honest.
A) Not only…but also
B) Both…and
C) Either…or
D) Neither…nor
Answer: A) Not only…but also
- Emphasis → “Not only…but also”.
52. ___ you obey rules, ___ you will face trouble.
A) If…then
B) Either…or
C) Neither…nor
D) Both…and
Answer: A) If…then
- Conditional → “If…then”.
53. ___ he works hard, ___ he fails.
A) Although…yet
B) Both…and
C) Either…or
D) Not only…but also
Answer: A) Although…yet
- Concession → “Although…yet”.
54. ___ I called him ___ he didn’t answer.
A) Though…yet
B) Either…or
C) Both…and
D) Not only…but also
Answer: A) Though…yet
- Concession → “Though…yet”.
55. ___ the students ___ the teachers were excited for the trip.
A) Both…and
B) Either…or
C) Neither…nor
D) Not only…but also
Answer: A) Both…and
- Combination → “Both…and”.
56. ___ you finish your homework, ___ you can play.
A) If…then
B) Either…or
C) Neither…nor
D) Both…and
Answer: A) If…then
- Conditional → “If…then”.
57. He is ___ rich ___ generous.
A) Not only…but also
B) Both…and
C) Either…or
D) Neither…nor
Answer: A) Not only…but also
- Emphasis → “Not only…but also”.
58. ___ he works hard, ___ he succeeds.
A) If…then
B) Both…and
C) Either…or
D) Not only…but also
Answer: A) If…then
- Conditional → “If…then”.
59. ___ the boy ___ the girl were punished.
A) Both…and
B) Either…or
C) Neither…nor
D) Not only…but also
Answer: A) Both…and
- Combination → “Both…and”.
60. ___ he is intelligent, ___ he is lazy.
A) Though…yet
B) Both…and
C) Either…or
D) Not only…but also
Answer: A) Though…yet
- Concession → “Though…yet”.
🔹 SECTION 4: ERROR DETECTION (61–80)
- I will call you, and if I have time → Correct
- He worked hard but yet failed → “yet” alone is correct
- She is clever and but lazy → “but”
- Either he comes or nor he stays → “or”
- I like coffee but and tea → “and”
- He is not only smart and also hardworking → “but also”
- Although he is rich, but he is unhappy → Remove “but”
- Both the teacher and also the students → Remove “also”
- She stayed home because that it was raining → “because”
- I will go unless if it rains → “unless”
- Either you study, or else you fail → “or”
- He is clever yet but lazy → “yet”
- She is smart but also hardworking → “and also”
- Neither he or I can do it → “nor”
- I stayed up late so then I was tired → “so”
- He succeeded although but he tried hard → “although”
- She is good and also talented → “and”
- He is rich but yet unhappy → “yet”
- Both the students and also teachers → Remove “also”
- I will wait if unless it stops → Correct: “unless”
🔹 SECTION 5: SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT (81–95)
- He works hard, so yet he fails → yet
- I am tired, but so I continue → but
- She is clever and but lazy → but
- Either he comes or nor stays → or
- He is not only smart and also hardworking → but also
- Although he is late, but he entered → Remove but
- Both the teacher and also the students attended → Remove also
- I stayed home, because that it rained → because
- She succeeded, although yet she tried hard → although
- He is rich, but yet unhappy → yet
- I will wait, if unless it rains → unless
- She is talented and also hardworking → and
- Neither he or I can do it → nor
- I will go, unless if it rains → unless
- He acted, as if though confident → as if
🔹 SECTION 6: ADVANCED / UPSC TRICKY CONJUNCTIONS (96–100)
- I acted ___ I knew everything. → as if
- Expressing comparison / unreal condition → “as if”.
- He succeeded, ___ he faced many obstacles. → though / although
- Concession → “though/although”.
- She will succeed, ___ she works hard. → if
- Conditional → “if”.
- I won’t go, ___ you insist. → unless
- Negative condition → “unless”.
- He left early, ___ he had completed the task. → since
- Cause / reason → “since”.
CONJUNCTION MCQs – DETAILED SOLUTIONS (1–100)
🔹 SECTION 1: BASIC COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS (1–20)
- I like tea ___ coffee. → and
- Explanation: “And” joins similar ideas.
- She is smart ___ lazy. → but
- Explanation: “But” shows contrast between smart and lazy.
- You can take tea ___ coffee. → or
- Explanation: Choice between two options → “or”.
- He was tired ___ he continued working. → so
- Explanation: Shows result → “so”.
- I want to study hard ___ I can succeed. → so that
- Explanation: Expressing purpose → “so that”.
- She tried hard, ___ she failed. → yet
- Explanation: Contrast / unexpected outcome → “yet”.
- I will go to the market ___ stay at home. → or
- Explanation: Choice → “or”.
- He was late ___ he missed the bus. → so
- Explanation: Result → “so”.
- I like apples ___ oranges. → and
- Explanation: Addition → “and”.
- He studied hard, ___ he did not pass. → but
- Explanation: Contrast → “but”.
- You must hurry ___ you will miss the train. → or
- Explanation: Conditional / choice → “or”.
- She was poor ___ honest. → but
- Explanation: Contrast → “but”.
- He works hard, ___ he earns well. → so
- Explanation: Cause → “so”.
- I will call you ___ write a message. → and
- Explanation: Addition → “and”.
- She is clever ___ hardworking. → and
- Explanation: Addition → “and”.
- You must be careful, ___ you might get hurt. → or
- Explanation: Conditional choice → “or”.
- I wanted to go, ___ it was raining. → but
- Explanation: Contrast → “but”.
- He was tired, ___ he went to work. → yet
- Explanation: Unexpected contrast → “yet”.
- We can go by bus ___ train. → or
- Explanation: Choice → “or”.
- I like reading, ___ I don’t have much time. → but
- Explanation: Contrast → “but”.
🔹 SECTION 2: SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS (21–40)
- I stayed at home ___ it was raining. → because
- Reason → “because” explains why.
- He went out ___ he had finished his work. → after
- Time sequence → “after” indicates order.
- She succeeded ___ she worked hard. → because
- Cause → “because” shows reason.
- I went to the park ___ it was raining. → although
- Concession → “although” shows contrast with expectation.
- You can’t enter ___ you have a ticket. → unless
- Condition → “unless” = if not.
- We waited ___ the train arrived. → until
- Time → “until” indicates up to a point.
- She left early ___ she was tired. → because
- Reason → “because” explains her action.
- I will help you ___ you ask politely. → if
- Condition → “if” indicates requirement.
- He worked hard ___ he might fail. → although
- Concession → “although” shows contrast.
- She waited ___ the bus came. → until
- Time → “until” indicates waiting period.
- I went to bed ___ I was tired. → because
- Reason → “because” explains action.
- We will leave ___ it stops raining. → after
- Time → “after” shows sequence.
- He acted ___ he was confident. → as if
- Comparison → “as if” for unreal condition.
- I will attend the meeting ___ I am free. → if
- Condition → “if” shows requirement.
- She smiled ___ she was unhappy. → although
- Concession → “although” contrasts expected emotion.
- He left early ___ he had finished his work. → after
- Time → “after” shows completion.
- I will wait ___ he returns. → until
- Time → “until” indicates waiting period.
- He spoke loudly ___ no one could hear him. → although
- Concession → “although” shows unexpected outcome.
- You can’t pass ___ you work hard. → unless
- Condition → “unless” = if not.
- I stayed at home ___ it rained. → because
- Reason → “because” explains staying home.
🔹 SECTION 3: CORRELATIVE CONJUNCTIONS (41–60)
- ___ you study hard, ___ you will fail. → Whether…or
- Alternatives → “Whether…or”.
- ___ he works hard, ___ he succeeds. → Both…and
- Combination → “Both…and”.
- ___ he is rich, ___ he is unhappy. → Either…or
- Choice → “Either…or”.
- ___ the teacher ___ the students were aware of the changes. → Both…and
- Combination → “Both…and”.
- ___ he studied hard, ___ he could not pass. → Although…yet
- Concession → “Although…yet”.
- She is ___ talented ___ hardworking. → Not only…but also
- Emphasis → “Not only…but also”.
- ___ I am tired, I will continue my work. → Though
- Concession → “Though”.
- ___ he was rich, he was not happy. → Though
- Concession → “Though”.
- ___ the students ___ the teacher were excited about the trip. → Both…and
- Combination → “Both…and”.
- ___ you work hard, ___ you will succeed. → If…then
- Conditional → “If…then”.
- He is ___ intelligent ___ honest. → Not only…but also
- Emphasis → “Not only…but also”.
- ___ you obey rules, ___ you will face trouble. → If…then
- Conditional → “If…then”.
- He can’t succeed, ___ he works hard. → Although…yet
- Concession → “Although…yet”.
- ___ I called him ___ he didn’t answer. → Though…yet
- Concession → “Though…yet”.
- ___ the students ___ the teachers were excited for the trip. → Both…and
- Combination → “Both…and”.
- ___ you finish your homework, ___ you can play. → If…then
- Conditional → “If…then”.
- He is ___ rich ___ generous. → Not only…but also
- Emphasis → “Not only…but also”.
- ___ he works hard, ___ he succeeds. → If…then
- Conditional → “If…then”.
- ___ the boy ___ the girl were punished. → Both…and
- Combination → “Both…and”.
- ___ he is intelligent, ___ he is lazy. → Though…yet
- Concession → “Though…yet”.
🔹 SECTION 4: ERROR DETECTION (61–80)
- I will call you, and if I have time → Correct
- He worked hard but yet failed → “yet” alone is correct
- She is clever and but lazy → Correct: “but”
- Either he comes or nor he stays → Correct: “or”
- I like coffee but and tea → Correct: “and”
- He is not only smart and also hardworking → Correct: “but also”
- Although he is rich, but he is unhappy → Remove but
- Both the teacher and also the students → Remove also
- She stayed home because that it was raining → Correct: “because”
- I will go unless if it rains → Correct: “unless”
- Either you study, or else you fail → Correct: “or”
- He is clever yet but lazy → Correct: “yet”
- She is smart but also hardworking → Correct: “and also”
- Neither he or I can do it → Correct: “nor”
- I stayed up late so then I was tired → Correct: “so”
- He succeeded although but he tried hard → Correct: “although”
- She is good and also talented → Correct: “and”
- He is rich but yet unhappy → Correct: “yet”
- Both the students and also teachers → Remove “also”
- I will wait if unless it stops → Correct: “unless”
🔹 SECTION 5: SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT (81–95)
- He works hard, so yet he fails → Correct: yet
- I am tired, but so I continue → Correct: but
- She is clever and but lazy → Correct: but
- Either he comes or nor stays → Correct: or
- He is not only smart and also hardworking → Correct: but also
- Although he is late, but he entered → Remove but
- Both the teacher and also the students attended → Remove also
- I stayed home, because that it rained → Correct: because
- She succeeded, although yet she tried hard → Correct: although
- He is rich, but yet unhappy → Correct: yet
- I will wait, if unless it rains → Correct: unless
- She is talented and also hardworking → Correct: and
- Neither he or I can do it → Correct: nor
- I will go, unless if it rains → Correct: unless
- He acted, as if though confident → Correct: as if
🔹 SECTION 6: ADVANCED / UPSC TRICKY CONJUNCTIONS (96–100)
- I acted ___ I knew everything. → as if
- Unreal condition → “as if”.
- He succeeded, ___ he faced many obstacles. → though / although
- Concession → “though/although”.
- She will succeed, ___ she works hard. → if
- Conditional → “if”.
- I won’t go, ___ you insist. → unless
- Negative condition → “unless”.
- He left early, ___ he had completed the task. → since
- Cause / reason → “since”.