Conjunctions - Solved Examples
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.