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English Language — Conjunctions — Questions with Answers
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Q1.
The team was ______ exhausted ______ defeated.
either...nor
neither...nor
both...and
not only...but
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Answer: C. both...and
The correlative conjunction 'both...and' is used to connect two similar elements (adjectives 'exhausted' and 'defeated') to indicate that both conditions were true.
Q2.
She couldn't attend the meeting ______ she was feeling unwell.
although
but
because
yet
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Answer: C. because
The conjunction 'because' is used to introduce a reason or cause for the inability to attend the meeting.
Q3.
He wanted to buy the book, ______ he didn't have enough money.
and
or
but
so
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Answer: C. but
The coordinating conjunction 'but' is used to connect two contrasting ideas: wanting to buy the book and not having enough money.
Q4.
The new policy will ______ benefit the employees ______ improve productivity.
not only...but also
either...nor
neither...or
both...as well as
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Answer: A. not only...but also
The correlative conjunction 'not only...but also' is used to connect two parallel verb phrases ('benefit the employees' and 'improve productivity'), indicating that both actions will occur.
Q5.
______ had I stepped out of the house ______ it started raining heavily.
No sooner...than
Hardly...when
Scarcely...than
As soon as...then
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Answer: B. Hardly...when
The correct correlative conjunction pair for expressing an immediate sequence of events with inversion is 'hardly...when'. 'Hardly' is followed by an inverted structure (auxiliary verb before subject) and then 'when'.
Q6.
You won't understand the concept ______ you pay close attention.
if
unless
when
though
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Answer: B. unless
The conjunction 'unless' means 'if not'. It correctly introduces a negative condition: 'You won't understand if you do not pay close attention'.
Q7.
Some people prefer coffee, ______ others prefer tea.
while
because
so
and
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Answer: A. while
The conjunction 'while' is used here to show a contrast or comparison between two different preferences.
Q8.
He studied hard ______ he might pass the exam with flying colours.
so that
in order to
because
lest
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Answer: A. so that
The conjunction 'so that' is used to express purpose or result. 'He studied hard for the purpose that he might pass the exam'.
Q9.
The new software is designed ______ to simplify data entry ______ to enhance security protocols.
not only...but also
either...or
neither...nor
both...as well
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Answer: A. not only...but also
The correlative conjunction 'not only...but also' is used to emphasize two positive and complementary functions of the software, maintaining parallel structure with the infinitive phrases 'to simplify' and 'to enhance'.
Q10.
You must submit your assignment by Friday; ______, your grades will suffer.
otherwise
therefore
consequently
moreover
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Answer: A. otherwise
The conjunctive adverb 'otherwise' is used to indicate a negative consequence that will occur if the preceding condition (submitting the assignment by Friday) is not met.
