Conjunction Exercises With Answers Quiz
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Take the online conjunction exercise and prove your knowledge, especially about learning coordinate, subordinate, and correlative conjunctions. Sharpen your understanding of conjunctions with our Conjunction Exercises with Answers Quiz! This quiz is a dynamic resource for honing your skills in identifying and using conjunctions effectively. Challenge yourself with a variety of exercises that cover coordinating and subordinating conjunctions, understanding their nuances, and applying them in sentences. Each question comes with detailed answers, providing a comprehensive learning experience. Whether you're a grammar guru or looking to enhance your language skills, this quiz is perfect for reinforcing your grasp of conjunctions. Read moreBoost your confidence in constructing clear and cohesive sentences. Join the quiz, master conjunctions, and elevate your language proficiency!
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Martha . . . Jack will come to their friends, Asoka tonight after dinner. Appropriate word for the statement above is . . . .
- A.
And
- B.
Or
- C.
But
- D.
Nor
Correct Answer
A. AndExplanation
The appropriate word for the statement is "and". This is because the sentence suggests that Martha and Jack will both come to their friends, Asoka, tonight after dinner. The word "and" is used to join two subjects or actions together, indicating that both Martha and Jack will be present.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Do you want to go to the market with me . . . with James? The best choice for the text above is . . . .
- A.
But
- B.
For
- C.
And
- D.
Or
Correct Answer
D. OrExplanation
The best choice for the text above is "or". This conjunction is used to present two alternatives or choices. In this case, the speaker is asking if the listener wants to go to the market with them or with James, implying that they can choose to go with either one of them.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Neither you . . . I have been here since yesterday.
- A.
For
- B.
Nor
- C.
Or
- D.
But
Correct Answer
B. NorExplanation
The correct answer is "nor" because it is used to connect two negative alternatives. In this sentence, "Neither you nor I have been here since yesterday," it indicates that both the speaker and the person they are addressing have not been there since yesterday.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Either James . . . Sam comes to my grandmother's house every week.
- A.
But
- B.
Or
- C.
Nor
- D.
And
Correct Answer
B. OrExplanation
The correct answer is "or" because it indicates that either James or Sam comes to my grandmother's house every week. "Or" is used to present two alternatives or choices, suggesting that one of them is true.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Will you go by taxi . . . bus?
- A.
But
- B.
Nor
- C.
Or
- D.
And
Correct Answer
C. OrExplanation
The correct answer is "or" because it is used to present a choice or alternative between two things, in this case, going by taxi or going by bus.Rate this question:
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- 6.
He is not Andrean’s father . . . Andrean’s uncle.
- A.
Or
- B.
And
- C.
But
- D.
Yet
Correct Answer
C. ButExplanation
The correct answer is "but" because it suggests a contrast or contradiction between the two statements. The first statement implies that the person is not Andrean's father, while the second statement contradicts that by stating that the person is Andrean's uncle. "But" is commonly used to introduce a contrasting or conflicting idea in a sentence.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Mr. Andreas was very busy yesterday, . . . he accomplished his work on time.
- A.
And
- B.
But
- C.
Yet
- D.
Or
Correct Answer
C. YetExplanation
The word "yet" is the correct answer because it indicates a contrast between Mr. Andreas being busy and still managing to accomplish his work on time. It implies that despite being busy, he was able to complete his tasks successfully.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Mrs. Valencia and his assistant will present seminar material, . . . they prepare it now.
- A.
So
- B.
And
- C.
But
- D.
Yet
Correct Answer
A. SoExplanation
The correct answer is "so" because it indicates that Mrs. Valencia and her assistant will present the seminar material because they are currently preparing it. The word "so" shows a cause and effect relationship between the two actions.Rate this question:
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- 9.
. . . I have moved to West Borneo, I never visited my mother anymore due to its long distance.
- A.
In order
- B.
As for
- C.
While
- D.
Since
Correct Answer
D. SinceExplanation
The word "since" is used to indicate a cause-and-effect relationship. In this context, it suggests that the reason why the person never visits their mother anymore is because they have moved to West Borneo, which is a long distance away.Rate this question:
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- 10.
. . . you were writing a letter, I was doing the work.
- A.
Whenever
- B.
While
- C.
Why
- D.
As
Correct Answer
B. WhileExplanation
The correct answer is "While." This conjunction is used to indicate that two actions were happening simultaneously in the past. In this context, it suggests that the speaker was engaged in the task of writing a letter at the same time the other person was busy with their work.Rate this question:
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- 11.
I have been in Ketapang, West Borneo . . . 2008.
- A.
Since
- B.
Before
- C.
Whenever
- D.
As long as
Correct Answer
A. SinceExplanation
The word "since" is used to indicate a specific point in time when an action or event started. In this case, the speaker has been in Ketapang, West Borneo since 2008, implying that they arrived or started living there in that year and have continued to do so. The other options, "before," "whenever," and "as long as," do not convey the same meaning of a specific starting point in time.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Actually I would like to be an engineer . . . my father doesn't agree . . . he wants me to be a doctor as him.
- A.
Because - but
- B.
Because - since
- C.
Since - but
- D.
But - because
Correct Answer
D. But - becauseExplanation
The correct answer is "but - because" because the sentence is expressing a contrast between the speaker's desire to be an engineer and their father's desire for them to be a doctor. The word "but" is used to introduce a contradictory or opposing idea. The word "because" is used to explain the reason behind the father's desire.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Don’t forget to turn off the computer and its printer . . . leaving the teacher's room.
- A.
After
- B.
Since
- C.
Before
- D.
Therefore
Correct Answer
C. BeforeExplanation
The correct answer is "before" because it indicates that the action of turning off the computer and its printer should be done prior to leaving the teacher's room.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Not only Hendrik . . . his brother speaks France.
- A.
But
- B.
But also
- C.
Never mind
- D.
But just
Correct Answer
B. But alsoExplanation
The correct answer is "but also." This is because the phrase "not only" is used to introduce the first element in a pair, and "but also" is used to introduce the second element. In this case, the first element is Hendrik and the second element is his brother. Therefore, the correct phrase to use is "not only Hendrik but also his brother speaks France."Rate this question:
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- 15.
Angie writes . . . a novel or a short story.
- A.
Neither
- B.
Either
- C.
Nor
- D.
But
Correct Answer
B. EitherExplanation
The correct answer is "either" because it is used to indicate a choice between two options. In this sentence, Angie can write either a novel or a short story, suggesting that she has the option to choose between the two.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Our General Factory Manager neither were sick . . . healthy yesterday so that he didn’t come to factory anniversary event.
- A.
As
- B.
Or
- C.
But
- D.
Nor
Correct Answer
D. NorExplanation
The correct answer is "nor". This conjunction is used to connect two negative ideas or statements. In this case, it is used to show that the General Factory Manager was neither sick nor healthy, indicating that he did not attend the factory anniversary event.Rate this question:
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- 17.
My mother cooks . . . instant noodle nor fried rice every morning.
- A.
Although
- B.
Therefore
- C.
Not only
- D.
Neither
Correct Answer
D. NeitherExplanation
The correct answer is "neither" because it is used to indicate that both options mentioned in the sentence are not true. In this case, it suggests that the mother does not cook instant noodle nor fried rice every morning.Rate this question:
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- 18.
. . . I have much money, I will buy a new bicycle for my little sister.
- A.
If
- B.
But
- C.
And
- D.
Nor
Correct Answer
A. IfExplanation
The sentence is expressing a conditional statement, stating that if the person has a lot of money, they will buy a new bicycle for their little sister. The word "if" is used to introduce a condition or possibility, making it the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 19.
. . . Miss Elsy . . . her assistant did special work order yesterday.
- A.
Not only - but also
- B.
Not - only
- C.
Not - also
- D.
But - also
Correct Answer
A. Not only - but alsoExplanation
The correct answer is "Not only - but also". This phrase is used to emphasize that two things are true or important. In the given sentence, "Not only" is used to introduce the first part of the statement, while "but also" is used to introduce the second part. This construction suggests that Miss Elsy did something significant, and her assistant also did something special.Rate this question:
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- 20.
_____the president _____ his vice will attend the Cabinet meeting in Merdeka Palace tonight.
- A.
Neither - or
- B.
Neither - nor
- C.
Either - nor
- D.
Either - but
Correct Answer
B. Neither - norExplanation
The correct answer is "Neither - nor." This is because "neither" is used to indicate that both the president and his vice will not attend the Cabinet meeting. "Nor" is used to connect the negative statement about the vice attending the meeting. Therefore, "neither - nor" is the appropriate construction to convey that neither the president nor his vice will be present at the meeting.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a conjunction?
- A.
She is tired, but she still wants to go to the party.
- B.
He ran fast, he lost the race.
- C.
I like both coffee ice cream chocolate ice cream.
- D.
They didn’t see the movie is very popular.
Correct Answer
A. She is tired, but she still wants to go to the party.Explanation
A conjunction is a word used to connect clauses or sentences. In sentence A, "but" is the conjunction that joins two independent clauses: "She is tired" and "she still wants to go to the party." The other sentences either lack conjunctions or are grammatically incorrect. Therefore, the correct sentence with a conjunction is A.Rate this question:
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- 22.
. . . Mr. Patrick or Mrs. De Lewy didn’t . . . his college on Saturdays.
- A.
Neither - visited
- B.
Either - visit
- C.
Either - visited
- D.
Neither - visit
Correct Answer
B. Either - visitExplanation
The correct answer is "Either - visit". This is because the sentence is in the negative form, indicating that neither Mr. Patrick nor Mrs. De Lewy attended college on Saturdays. The verb "visit" needs to be in the base form without the -ed ending. "Either - visited" is incorrect because it uses the past tense form of the verb, which does not match the tense of the sentence. "Neither - visited" and "Neither - visit" are also incorrect because they only refer to one person, whereas the sentence is talking about both Mr. Patrick and Mrs. De Lewy.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Mrs. Clay . . . create many kinds of handicrafts but she also sells her handicrafts in modern market.
- A.
Does not only
- B.
Do not only
- C.
Not only
- D.
Not
Correct Answer
A. Does not onlyExplanation
The correct answer is "does not only" because it is used to show that Mrs. Clay does more than just creating handicrafts. It indicates that in addition to creating handicrafts, she also sells them in the modern market.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Mr. James does . . . only go to London but . . . to New York.
- A.
Not only - but also
- B.
Not only - but
- C.
Not - also
- D.
No - but
Correct Answer
C. Not - alsoExplanation
The correct answer is "not - also". This is because the sentence structure requires the use of "not" before the verb "go" to indicate negation, and "also" is used to add another action or place to the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a conjunction?
- A.
I will go to the store or my brother will go.
- B.
I will go to the store but my brother will go.
- C.
I will go to the store, my brother will go.
- D.
I will go to the store because my brother will go.
Correct Answer
B. I will go to the store but my brother will go.Explanation
Option b) effectively uses the conjunction "but" to connect two contrasting ideas, indicating that the speaker will go to the store while acknowledging that the brother will also go.Rate this question:
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