Conjunctions Test 1

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Question 1
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In which alternative is a transition word or phrase incorrectly used?

A
Raju was preparing for his entrance exams. Meanwhile, Gauri was enjoying her holidays.

B
There is a separate room available. In fact, we can share this one if you want.

C
I woke up very late. Therefore, I was the last to reach office.

D
I had to prepare dinner as no one was home. Moreover, I had to feed the dogs.

Solution

In the sentence given in alternative B, the transition phrase ‘in fact’ is incorrectly used. The corrected sentence will be:

There is a separate room available. However, we can share this one if you want.

Hence, the correct answer is option B.
Question 2
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Use the following information to answer the question that follows.

I

I cannot go with you to the party.

II

I have to prepare for tomorrow’s interview.

Which coordinating conjunction correctly joins the two given clauses?

A
And

B
But

C
For

D
Yet

Solution

The two given clauses are joined by the coordinating conjunction ‘for’.

I cannot go with you to the party, for I have to prepare for tomorrow’s interview.

Hence, the correct answer is option C.
Question 3
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In which of the following sentences is the subordinating conjunction used correctly?

A
I want to open the batting whether I have failed on the last three occasions.

B
You will not be able to clear your exams as long as you study hard.

C
He will have to pass the medical after he can sit for the test.

D
They have decided to part ways since they feel it will be for the best.

Solution

The subordinating conjunction ‘since’ is correctly used in the sentence given in alternative D.

Hence, the correct answer is option D.
Question 4
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In which of the following sentences is the coordinating conjunction used correctly?

A
I play cricket, for my role model is Tiger Woods.

B
We did not get the tickets, and we went back home.

C
He is my brother, nor I seldom talk to him.

D
He was feeling cold, so he went into the house.

Solution

The coordinating conjunction ‘so’ is correctly used in the sentence given in alternative D.

Hence, the correct answer is option D.
Question 5
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In which of the following sentences is ‘since’ used as a conjunction?

A
I haven’t eaten since yesterday.

B
Nikita has to fast since she has a blood test tomorrow.

C
(a) and (b)

D
None of the above

Solution

When used as a conjunction, ‘since’ indicates the relation of reason. When used as a preposition, ‘since’ indicates the relation of time.

In the sentence given in alternative A, ‘since’ is used as a preposition. It tells us when the speaker last ate.

In the sentence given in alternative B, ‘since’ is used as a conjunction. It tells us the reason why Nikita has to fast.

Hence, the correct answer is option B.
Question 6
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In which of the following sentences is the correlative conjunction used incorrectly?

A
My dad told me that I can either have a guitar or a piano.

B
He not only passed the exam, but also topped in his class.

C
I like neither golf nor cricket.

D
Both Tarun and Nikita like each other.

Solution

The correlative conjunction ‘either-or’ is incorrectly used in this sentence. The corrected form will be:

My dad told me that I can have either a guitar or a piano.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Question 7

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Use the following information to answer the question that follows.

I	He doesn’t like neither mathamatics nor science.
II	She is standing outside the theatre as if her parents had told her to meet them there.

Which alternative correctly classifies the two given sentences?

I II

Correct Correct

I II

Incorrect Incorrect

I II

Incorrect Correct

I II

Correct Incorrect

Solution

The correlative conjunction ‘neither-nor’ is incorrectly used in sentence I. The corrected form will be as follows:

He doesn’t like either mathematics or science.

He likes neither mathematics nor science.

The subordinating conjunction ‘as if’ is correctly used in sentence II.

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

Question 8
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Use the following information to answer the question that follows.

I

Whether your cousins are coming over for the weekend, we can go out for a picnic.

II

Before I come back, you must finish your lunch.

Which alternative correctly classifies the two given sentences?

A

I II

Correct Correct

B

I II

Incorrect Incorrect

C

I II

Incorrect Correct

D

I II

Correct Incorrect

Solution

The subordinating conjunction ‘whether’ is incorrectly used in sentence I. The corrected form will be as follows:

Since your cousins are coming over for the weekend, we can go out for a picnic.

Sentence II is correct.

Hence, the correct answer is option C.
Question 9
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In which alternative is a transition word or phrase correctly used?

A
They don’t like each other. On the other hand, they find each other repugnant.

B
I like all the movies of Mohanlal. In particular, I like his performance in Chithram.

C
I could not study properly for the exam. However, I got the lowest score in my class.

D
He is working hard on the Math problems. Meanwhile, he is unable to solve them.

Solution

In the sentence given in alternative B, the transition phrase ‘in particular’ is correctly used.

Hence, the correct answer is option B.
Question 10
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Use the following information to answer the question that follows.

I

Pinky washed the car nor watered the garden.

II

Raju went to the door, and someone was knocking on it.

Which alternative correctly classifies the two given sentences?

A

I II

Correct Correct

B

I II

Incorrect Incorrect

C

I II

Incorrect Correct

D

I II

Correct Incorrect

Solution

The coordinating conjunction ‘nor’ is incorrectly used in sentence I. The corrected form will be:

Pinky neither washed the car nor watered the garden.

The coordinating conjunction ‘and’ is incorrectly used in sentence II. The corrected form will be:

Raju went to the door, for someone was knocking on it.

Hence, the correct answer is option B.

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I	I cannot go with you to the party.
II	I have to prepare for tomorrow’s interview.

I	Whether your cousins are coming over for the weekend, we can go out for a picnic.
II	Before I come back, you must finish your lunch.

I	Pinky washed the car nor watered the garden.
II	Raju went to the door, and someone was knocking on it.

Conjunctions Test 1

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Question 1

Raju was preparing for his entrance exams. Meanwhile, Gauri was enjoying her holidays.

There is a separate room available. In fact, we can share this one if you want.

I woke up very late. Therefore, I was the last to reach office.

I had to prepare dinner as no one was home. Moreover, I had to feed the dogs.

Solution

Question 2

And

But

For

Yet

Solution

Question 3

I want to open the batting whether I have failed on the last three occasions.

You will not be able to clear your exams as long as you study hard.

He will have to pass the medical after he can sit for the test.

They have decided to part ways since they feel it will be for the best.

Solution

Question 4

I play cricket, for my role model is Tiger Woods.

We did not get the tickets, and we went back home.

He is my brother, nor I seldom talk to him.

He was feeling cold, so he went into the house.

Solution

Question 5

I haven’t eaten since yesterday.

Nikita has to fast since she has a blood test tomorrow.

(a) and (b)

None of the above

Solution

Question 6

My dad told me that I can either have a guitar or a piano.

He not only passed the exam, but also topped in his class.

I like neither golf nor cricket.

Both Tarun and Nikita like each other.

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Question 7

I II Correct Correct

I II Incorrect Incorrect

I II Incorrect Correct

I II Correct Incorrect

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Question 8

I II Correct Correct

I II Incorrect Incorrect

I II Incorrect Correct

I II Correct Incorrect

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Question 9

They don’t like each other. On the other hand, they find each other repugnant.

I like all the movies of Mohanlal. In particular, I like his performance in Chithram.

I could not study properly for the exam. However, I got the lowest score in my class.

He is working hard on the Math problems. Meanwhile, he is unable to solve them.

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Question 10

I II Correct Correct

I II Incorrect Incorrect

I II Incorrect Correct

I II Correct Incorrect

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