Conjunctions - Solved Examples

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Q 1 − He left ... I had come.

A - And

B - but

C - before

D - enough

Answer - C

Explanation

Before is used to talk of an action that happened in the past.

Q 2 − Time ... tide waits no man.

A - and

B - or

C - for

D - as well as

Answer - A

Explanation

And is used with sentences to add similar things or thoughts.

Q 3 − I do not know ... he was here.

A - Perhaps

B - for

C - whether

D - since

Answer - C

Explanation

Whether is used to talk of options.

Q 4 − ... I am ill I cannot go.

A - Although

B - But

C - As

D - For

Answer - C

Explanation

As is used to mention similarity and cause.

Q 5 − Is he a friend ... a foe?

A - and

B - for

C - from

D - or

Answer - D

Explanation

Or is used to select one from two options.

Q 6 − He was sorry... he could not pass.

A - because

B - and

C - for

D - As

Answer - A

Explanation

Because is used to tell the cause.

Q 7 − I shall do it ... I am allowed.

A - if

B - whether

C - provided if

D - since

Answer - A

Explanation

If is used to mention conditions.

Q 8 − He is so ill ... he cannot walk.

A - for

B - that

C - and

D - if

Answer - B

Explanation

That is used to give the extent of some happening.

Q 9 − I wonder ... he will come.

A - for

B - since

C - whether

D - That

Answer - C

Explanation

Whether is used to talk of options.

Q 10 − He is poor ... honest.

A - and

B - that

C - but

D - for

Answer - C

Explanation

But is used to introduce contradictory thoughts.

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