This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Parts Of Speech > Conjunctions > Conjunctions And Semicolons – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Conjunctions And Semicolons Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Last week, Theodore, who is an extremely conscientious student, won a $ 10, 000 scholarship; his parents are incredibly proud. A) NO CHANGE. B) Scholarship:parents. C) Student won. D) Scholarship, parents. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) NO CHANGE. 2. I fight a lot with my brother ..... but I still love him. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) But. 3. We went to the store and bought bread, milk, and eggs. A) Bought;. B) Bought:. C) Bought,. D) Bought. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Bought. 4. Which sentence correctly uses the semicolon and a conjunctive adverb? A) Vicki loved climbing mountains, therefore, she decided to vacation in Yosemite, where opportunities to rock climb and mountain climb abound. B) Vicki loved climbing mountains; therefore, she decided to vacation in Yosemite, where opportunities to rock climb and mountain climb abound. C) Vicki loved climbing mountains therefore she decided to vacation in Yosemite; where, opportunities to rock climb and mountain climb abound. D) Vicki loved climbing mountains therefore, she decided to vacation in Yosemite. Where opportunities to rock climb and mountain climb abound. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Vicki loved climbing mountains; therefore, she decided to vacation in Yosemite, where opportunities to rock climb and mountain climb abound. 5. Which punctuation mark do I used before a list of items? A) Semicolon. B) Colon. C) Comma. D) None of the Above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Colon. 6. If you get your homework done early, you may have extra time to watch TV ..... or you can play video games. A) Colon. B) Comma. C) Semicolon. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Comma. 7. Do you like this yellow dress ..... the red one? A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Or. 8. Which of the answer choices below correctly combines these two sentences into one? I sprinted to the library. It was closed. A) Though I sprinted to the library it was closed. B) I sprinted to the library, though it was closed. C) I sprinted to the library, it was closed. D) I sprinted to the library; it was closed. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I sprinted to the library; it was closed. 9. I bought a pen ..... a ruler. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 10. Julie was thoroughly confused:she couldn't figure out where she put her car keys. A) Confused she. B) Confused, she. C) Confused she,. D) NO CHANGE. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) NO CHANGE. 11. What words are being joined by the conjunction in the sentence below? Travis and Justin are using the class atlas. A) Travis:atlas. B) Travis:Justin. C) Travis:are using. D) Justin:are. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Travis:Justin. 12. The students were studying for their history test ..... it covers everything from the 1850's to the present. A) Comma. B) Colon. C) Semicolon. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Semicolon. 13. What words are being joined by the conjunction in the sentence below? The sky was overcast and hazy for the track meet. A) Overcast:track meet. B) Sky:track meet. C) Sky:overcast. D) Overcast:hazy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Overcast:hazy. 14. Which punctuation mark do I use before a long, formal statement or quotation? A) Semicolon. B) Colon. C) Comma. D) None of the Above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Colon. 15. Name the conjunction in the sentence below.Did Mr. Zold study wildlife in South Africa or in Zimbabwe? A) Or. B) Mr. C) Did. D) In. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Or. 16. After which word should a colon be inserted? The girls requested breakfast pancakes, sausage, and orange juice. A) Breakfast. B) Girls. C) Sausage. D) Requested. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Breakfast. 17. Identify the conjunction in the sentence? Konner can not sing, nor can he dance. A) Can. B) Not. C) Nor. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Nor. 18. Identify the conjunction in the sentence? Bodie knows how to write in cursive, however he prefers to print. A) However. B) How. C) Prefers. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) However. 19. Where does the colon go in the following sentence? Senator Gary Hawkins said the following "We must stop cutbacks in education, sanitation, and welfare." A) After Senator. B) After Hawkins. C) After following. D) After cutbacks. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) After following. 20. Asyikin is very talented; she can play both piano ..... guitar. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 21. Which sentence shows an example of a subordinating conjunction? A) Mrs. Nelson eats apples and carrots every day. B) Either you go, or I will. C) After the mall, I took a nap. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) After the mall, I took a nap. 22. Which of the choices below is correct for the underlined portion? Humans have been consuming coffee for centuries. Coffee houses exploded in popularity during the Colonial Era. Although they were protested by clergy and women there were still over 2, 000 of them in London in the 17th and 18th centuries. A) Although they were protested by clergy and women, there. B) Although, they were protested by clergy and women there. C) Although they were protest by clergy, and women there. D) NO CHANGE. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Although they were protested by clergy and women, there. 23. We packed the car with supplies for our trip ..... food, tent, and camping gear. A) Semicolon. B) Comma. C) Colon. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Colon. 24. My good friend Shauna has a lot of dogs:named Bubbles, Mr. Waffles, and Skittles. A) Dogs named Bubbles. B) Dogs, which are named Bubbles. C) Dogs:Bubbles. D) NO CHANGE. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dogs:Bubbles. 25. Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence below.I know the answer, ..... I can't tell you. A) Or. B) Through. C) Also. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) But. 26. Which punctuation mark do I use between titles and subtitles? (Peru The Land of the Incas) A) Colon. B) No Punctuation. C) Semicolon. D) Comma. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Colon. 27. Which subordinating conjunction best completes the meaning of this sentence? Maria thought carefully ..... her teacher waited for her answer. A) Before. B) Before. C) If. D) After. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Before. 28. Even the tempo changes musicians play in three-quarter, double, or common time, depending on their instrument. A) NO CHANGE. B) Changes, and. C) Changes,. D) Changes but. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Changes, and. 29. Where does the colon go in the following sentence? You will need these supplies glue, scissors, and paste. A) Afer paste. B) After supplies. C) After glue. D) After will. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) After supplies. 30. Which of these sentences uses correct punctuation for the underlined portion? In 2008, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt won both the 100-and 200-meter dash moreover, he became the first man in Olympic history to hold the world record for both events. A) In 2008, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt won both the 100-and 200-meter dash moreover; he became the first man in Olympic history to hold the world record for both events. B) In 2008, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt won both the 100-and 200-meter dash, moreover, he became the first man in Olympic history to hold the world record for both events. C) In 2008, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt won both the 100-and 200-meter dash; moreover, he became the first man in Olympic history to hold the world record for both events. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In 2008, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt won both the 100-and 200-meter dash; moreover, he became the first man in Olympic history to hold the world record for both events. 31. My father wants to buy a new car ..... he does not have enough money. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) But. 32. Aniq ..... Rizdwan are best friends. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 33. Identify the conjunction in the sentence? Randy can buy the book, or he can borrow it from the library. A) Or. B) Can. C) Borrow. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Or. 34. We walk along the beach ..... collect seashells. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 35. Studies show that children; who are physically active may perform better in the classroom. A) NO CHANGE. B) Children:. C) Children,. D) Children. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Children. 36. When can I NOT use a colon after a list? A) After a verb. B) After an adjective. C) After a pronoun. D) None of the Above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) After a verb. 37. I hurried home from school to find Max, my dog that I've had for five years chewing on my favorite pair of shoes. A) NO CHANGE. B) Had, for five, years chewing. C) Had, for five years chewing. D) Had for five years, chewing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Had for five years, chewing. 38. Which of the choices below correctly uses subordinating conjunctions in the underlined portion? Ralph was disappointed in the behavior of Jack and the other boys. He was not comfortable with the boys relaxing and having fun, unless they had fully secured shelters and kept the firing going. A) NO CHANGE. B) Relaxing, and having fun unless they had. C) Relaxing and having fun unless they had. D) Relaxing and having fun unless, they had. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Relaxing and having fun unless they had. 39. Please take these items with you your Chromebook, a pen, and some paper. A) You;. B) You. C) You:. D) You,. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) You:. 40. Which of the following is NOT a transitional expression? A) In other words. B) For instance. C) On the other hand. D) Yet. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Yet. 41. We had a long history together, it wasn't enough to keep us from parting ways. A) Together but,. B) NO CHANGE. C) Together, however. D) Together, but. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Together, but. 42. Choose the correct conjunction below to complete the sentence.Should we go by train ..... take the bus? A) Also. B) And. C) Or. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Or. 43. What punctuation is missing in the following compound sentence? I don't like my meat overcooked and tough nor do I like my milk warm. A) Semicolon. B) Comma. C) Period. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Comma. 44. Call me tomorrow you can give me an answer then. A) NO CHANGE. B) Call me tomorrow, you can give me an answer then. C) Call me tomorrow you can give me an answer, then. D) Call me tomorrow; you can give me an answer then. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Call me tomorrow; you can give me an answer then. 45. Name the conjunction in the sentence below.The Mississippi River flows southward and increases in width along the way. A) The. B) And. C) In. D) Along. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) And. 46. What words are being joined by the conjunction in the sentence below? The police officer whistled and signaled for the traffic to stop. A) Whistled:signaled. B) Whistled:traffic. C) Traffic:stop. D) Police:officer. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Whistled:signaled. 47. Alia wanted to join the party ..... her mother did not give her permission. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) But. 48. ..... I've already seen that movie, I would watch it again. A) Therefore. B) Because. C) Although conjunction. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Although conjunction. 49. Identify the conjunction in the sentence? Jazlyn and Kaylee are going to the grocery store, and the mall. A) Going. B) To. C) And. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) And. 50. Which of the choices below uses a subordinating conjunction correctly for the underlined portion? The idea of bringing back extinct species holds obvious appeal after a steady 30-year stream of grim news. Although financial resources are limited money must be allocated appropriately to stop de-extinction. A) Although, financial resources are limited money must be allocated appropriately to stop de-extinction. B) NO CHANGE. C) Although financial resources are limited money must be allocated, appropriately to stop de-extinction. D) Although financial resources are limited, money must be allocated appropriately to stop de-extinction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Although financial resources are limited, money must be allocated appropriately to stop de-extinction. 51. Is Qosim here ..... not? A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Or. 52. Shauna's sister's favorite subject in school:astrophysics. A) School is astrophysics. B) School; astrophysics. C) NO CHANGE. D) School. Astrophysics. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) School is astrophysics. 53. Which of these sentences uses correct punctuation for the underlined portion? The city of Lakewood is soliciting bids from contractors to replace the south wall of the library; furthermore, it is seeking bids from landscaping companies to start once the wall is complete. A) The city of Lakewood is soliciting bids from contractors to replace the south wall of the library; furthermore, it is seeking bids from landscaping companies to start once the wall is complete. B) The city of Lakewood is soliciting bids from contractors to replace the south wall of the library, furthermore, it is seeking bids from landscaping companies to start once the wall is complete. C) The city of Lakewood is soliciting bids from contractors to replace the south wall of the library furthermore, it is seeking bids from landscaping companies to start once the wall is complete. D) The city of Lakewood is soliciting bids from contractors to replace the south wall of the library furthermore; it is seeking bids from landscaping companies to start once the wall is complete. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The city of Lakewood is soliciting bids from contractors to replace the south wall of the library; furthermore, it is seeking bids from landscaping companies to start once the wall is complete. 54. What words are being joined by the conjunction in the sentence below? Katrina wrote a report and drew a map of the Himalayas. A) Katrina:Himalayas. B) Report:map. C) Wrote:drew. D) Katrina:report. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Wrote:drew. 55. What punctuation is missing in the following sentence? Kids are a lot of work they are also a ton of fun. A) Comma. B) Period. C) Semicolon. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Semicolon. 56. Where does the colon go in the following sentence? Janey could be described in two words hostile and erratic. A) After words. B) After described. C) After hostile. D) After erratic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) After words. 57. Which punctuation mark do I use after the salutation of a PERSONAL letter? A) Semicolon. B) Colon. C) Comma. D) None of the Above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Comma. 58. My dad has a surprise trip planned for us during Spring Break ..... we have to wait until Friday to find out where he is taking us. A) Colon. B) Comma. C) Semicolon. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Semicolon. 59. Lizards can swim ..... walk. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 60. Paul was overcome with joy when he saw actor, Keanu Reeves, in the parking lot of a McDonald's restaurant. A) NO CHANGE. B) Actor:Keanu Reeves. C) Actor Keanu Reeves. D) Actor, Keanu Reeves. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Actor Keanu Reeves. 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