Conjunctions and Contractions Quiz

Match the contraction in Column A with its full form in Column B: Column I Contractions Column II Full form 1. can't i. I have 2. couldn't ii. cannot 3. wasn't iii. could not 4. I've iv. was not

1. 1 - i, 2 - ii, 3 - iii, 4 - iv
2. 1 - ii, 2 - i, 3 - iv, 4 - iii
3. 1 - iv, 2 - iii, 3 - ii, 4 - i
4. 1 - ii, 2 - iii, 3 - iv, 4 - i

Answer: (d) 1 - ii, 2 - iii, 3 - iv, 4 - i

Jeremy went to the park, but it started raining, so he returned home. Which two conjunctions are used in the sentence?

1. but, so
2. went, it
3. the, home
4. he, the

Answer: (a) but, so

Fill in the blank with a suitable conjunction: Brenda was very tired, ____ she went to bed early.

1. and
2. so
3. when
4. if

Answer: (b) so

Which of the following options is true about the sentence given below? Christine loves ice cream and cake, but she doesn’t like cookies.

1. In the given sentence, the word 'cake' is a conjunction.
2. In the given sentence, the word 'like' is a conjunction.
3. In the given sentence, the word 'and' along with 'but' both are conjunctions.
4. In the given senetence, there is only one conjunction - 'but'.

Answer: (c) In the given sentence, the word 'and' along with 'but' both are conjunctions.

Amanda wrote the sentence: "You’re invited to my birthday party." Which of these sentences has the same contraction as Amanda’s?

1. You’re going to enjoy the games.
2. You are my best friend.
3. Your dog is very cute.
4. You'll get many gifts at the party.

Answer: (a) You’re going to enjoy the games.

Which sentence shows a contraction used incorrectly?

1. We’ll visit grandpa next weekend.
2. She’ve been working hard all day.
3. They’re playing soccer in the park.
4. I can’t solve this tricky puzzle by myself.

Answer: (b) She’ve been working hard all day.

Select the sentence where the contraction is formed incorrectly:

1. I’m excited for the trip.
2. They’v gone to the park.
3. You’ll enjoy the movie.
4. She’d love to join us.

Answer: (b) They’v gone to the park.

Identify the conjunctions in both the sentences given below: X - Jones read the story book, but he didn’t understand it. Y - Lisa forgot to bring her lunchbox because she was in a hurry in the morning.

1. X - the Y - her
2. X - he Y - was
3. X - but Y - because
4. X - didn't Y - in

Answer: (c) X - but Y - because

Fill in the blanks with the correct set of conjunctions: I. I wanted to eat an apple, ___ there were none left. II. You can read a book ___ watch a movie in your free time.

1. I. because II. when
2. I. if II. because
3. I. and II. or
4. I. but II. or

Answer: (d) I. but II. or

Fill in the blank with an appropriate conjunction. Adam finished his homework ____ he went out to play.

1. or
2. and
3. before
4. but

Answer: (c) before