Conjunctions and Punctuation Quiz

Which of the following sentences shows the wrong use of conjunctions?

1. She studied hard, yet she failed the exam.
2. I will come to the party if I am invited.
3. He is not only tall but also he is fast.
4. Since it was raining, we stayed indoors.

Answer: (c) He is not only tall but also he is fast.

Match the sentences in Column A with the most appropriate conjunctions from Column B. Choose the correct option (a, b, c, or d). Column A (Sentences) Column B (Conjunctions) 1 He speaks with confidence, ______ he lacks real experience. A even if 2 I will stay here ______ everyone else leaves before time. B though 3 ______ the room was silent, tension could be felt in the air. C while 4 She may not attend the discussion, ______ she has already registered. D unless

1. 1–B, 2–D, 3–C, 4–A
2. 1–B, 2–C, 3–A, 4–D
3. 1–C, 2–A, 3–D, 4–B
4. 1–B, 2–A, 3–C, 4–D

Answer: (d) 1–B, 2–A, 3–C, 4–D

Fill in the blanks with the most suitable pair of conjunctions: _______ I had finished the report _______ submitted it, I realized that some data was missing, _______ I quickly added the details _______ resubmitted the final version.

1. Although, and, so, but
2. After, and, so, and
3. Before, but, or, and
4. Because, yet, and, or

Answer: (b) After, and, so, and

Match the conjunctions with their correct rules or usage. Column A (Conjunctions) Column B (Rules/Usage) A although 1 adds similar or equal ideas B neither…nor 2 expresses contrast between two clauses C and 3 presents two negative choices D because 4 indicates cause or reason

1. A–2, B–3, C–1, D–4
2. A–3, B–2, C–4, D–1
3. A–2, B–1, C–3, D–4
4. A–1, B–3, C–2, D–4

Answer: (a) A–2, B–3, C–1, D–4

Which sentence is correctly punctuated with quotation marks and a question mark?

1. “Can we go to the park”? asked Ravi.
2. “Can we go to the park?” asked Ravi.
3. “Can we go to the park”? Asked Ravi.
4. Can we go to the park?” asked Ravi.

Answer: (b) “Can we go to the park?” asked Ravi.

Which of the following sentences has a punctuation mistake?

1. Please bring your notebook, pencil and ruler to class.
2. “I’m going to the market,” she said with a smile.
3. Rahul shouted, “Watch out!”
4. What time does the movie start.

Answer: (d) What time does the movie start.

Match the following punctuation marks with their correct usage: Column A (Punctuation Marks) Column B (Usage) a Comma ( , ) 1 To show strong emotion or surprise b Full stop ( . ) 2 To separate items in a list c Exclamation mark ( ! ) 3 To end a statement d Question mark ( ? ) 4 To ask a direct question

1. a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4
2. a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
3. a-1, b-3, c-4, d-2
4. a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4

Answer: (a) a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4

Which punctuation mark is missing in this sentence? He brought everything for the picnic sandwiches, juice, fruits and paper plates.

1. semicolon
2. comma
3. colon
4. dash

Answer: (c) colon

Which punctuation mark is missing in the sentence below? To be honest I wasn’t expecting him to arrive so early especially after yesterday’s delay.

1. colon
2. semicolon
3. dash
4. comma

Answer: (d) comma

Which punctuation mark is missing in the following sentence? The teacher asked the students who had been whispering to stay back after class

1. question mark
2. colon
3. full stop
4. quotation mark

Answer: (c) full stop