Conjunctions Quiz

Identify the kind of conjunction (in bold) in the sentence below: He will attend the conference provided that his visa is approved.

1. coordinating conjunction
2. correlative conjunction
3. subordinating conjunction
4. compound preposition

Answer: (c) subordinating conjunction

Which of the following does not function as a correlative conjunction?

1. either…or
2. not only…but also
3. both…and
4. hence

Answer: (d) hence

Fill in all the blanks with the most suitable conjunctions: She continued working on the manuscript ___ she was exhausted, ___ the deadline was near, ___ she refused to compromise on quality.

1. although, because, and
2. because, although, yet
3. even though, since, and
4. though, yet, or

Answer: (a) although, because, and

Select the most appropriate conjunctions to complete the sentence: We can host the exhibition ___ the funding is approved, ___ the venue becomes available, ___ the artists confirm their participation.

1. if, but, and
2. if, and, or
3. provided that, if, and
4. unless, although, or

Answer: (c) provided that, if, and

Choose the best set of conjunctions to complete the sentence: The interns were instructed to finish their reports ___ attend the review session, ___ their feedback forms, ___ leave for the day.

1. and, submit, or
2. and, and, then
3. or, and, and
4. first, before, and

Answer: (b) and, and, then

Which of the following sentences demonstrates precise and grammatically correct use of conjunctions and parallel structure?

1. He not only managed the entire event but also was appreciated by all.
2. Though she was tired, yet she completed the task efficiently.
3. Either you accept the offer or leave the premises immediately.
4. The report was both thorough and presented in a compelling way.

Answer: (d) The report was both thorough and presented in a compelling way.

Select the sentence that illustrates a correlative conjunction expressing comparison:

1. Whether she goes or stays is up to her.
2. The sculpture is not so intricate as the painting.
3. They visited the museum and later the gallery.
4. She walked home although it was raining heavily.

Answer: (b) The sculpture is not so intricate as the painting.

Read the sentence carefully and choose the correct number of coordinating and subordinating conjunctions used in it. Although the artist had planned to retire, she continued painting because the demand for her work remained high, and she believed that true passion should never be abandoned.

1. 1 coordinating, 2 subordinating
2. 2 coordinating, 2 subordinating
3. 1 coordinating, 3 subordinating
4. 2 coordinating, 3 subordinating

Answer: (a) 1 coordinating, 2 subordinating

Choose the option that correctly lists all the conjunctions used in the sentence. While she prefers jazz, he listens to classical or electronic music, yet they often attend concerts together.

1. while, to, or, yet
2. while, or, yet
3. while, listens, yet
4. although, or, yet

Answer: (b) while, or, yet

Which of the following conveys the same meaning using a more formal or nuanced conjunction? She cancelled the presentation because she was feeling unwell.

1. She withdrew from the presentation owing to a sudden illness.
2. She cancelled the presentation even though she was unwell.
3. Although she was unwell, she cancelled the presentation.
4. She was feeling unwell; therefore, she ignored the presentatio

Answer: (a) She withdrew from the presentation owing to a sudden illness.