This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Parts Of Speech > Conjunctions > Using Conjunctions – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Using Conjunctions Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the conjunction in the sentence:'My family is going to the beach, so we can see the ocean.'? A) Family. B) So. C) My. D) Going. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) So. 2. Fill the gaps with a preposition or conjunction ..... it was already late, there was time to reach the post office before dark. A) Since. B) Before. C) Although. D) Besides. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Although. 3. I don't like getting sunburnt, ..... I always take my suntan lotion with me. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) So. 4. Mary loves to dance, ..... Jack doesn't. A) So. B) But. C) And. D) For. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) But. 5. I didn't turn in my work, ..... I must do it quickly. A) And. B) But. C) Or. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) So. 6. Which of the following sentences uses a conjunction to show condition? A) It rains, we will stay inside. B) If it rains, we will stay inside. C) It rains but we will stay inside. D) It rains or we will stay inside. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) If it rains, we will stay inside. 7. Fill the gaps with a preposition or conjunction. The road passed ..... the tunnel as the trains travelled over it. A) Above. B) Across. C) Before. D) Through. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Through. 8. My wife is studying German ..... Spanish at an evening class in town. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 9. Fill the gaps with a preposition or conjunction.He shared some food with the frightened animal, ..... he pitied. A) Which. B) Who. C) That. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Who. 10. In the sentence 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, ' what role does 'Although' play? A) Subordinating conjunction. B) Correlative conjunction. C) Coordinating conjunction. D) Conjunctive adverb. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Subordinating conjunction. 11. It's usually cold in here, ..... he always leaves his windows open. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Because. 12. William hates dance music, ..... he never goes clubbing. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) So. 13. I'm going to get a new car ..... a CD player to put in it. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 14. Which sentence uses an AWWUBIS conjunction to show cause and effect? A) After the movie ended, we went for dinner. B) While I was sleeping, the phone rang. C) If you study hard, you will pass the exam. D) Before the sun sets, we should reach home. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) If you study hard, you will pass the exam. 15. Aber, denn, und, sondern, oder A) Subordinating-send the verb to the end. B) Coordinating-do not change the word order. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Coordinating-do not change the word order. 16. Which of the following answers is the BEST way to combine these three sentences? (Make sure you keep the meaning of the sentences in the answer you select.)We met Cindy at the park. We met Jan at the park. We met Bobby at the park. A) We met Cindy at the park we met Jan and Bobby there too. B) We met Cindy and Jan at the park. C) We met Cindy, Jan, and Bobby at the park. D) At the park we met Cindy and Jan we met Bobby at the park. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) We met Cindy, Jan, and Bobby at the park. 17. You will have to work harder, ..... you could lose your job. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Or. 18. Which conjunction best combines the sentences-Baseball is a great sport. I am not good at it. A) And. B) But. C) Or. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) But. 19. She didn't study for the test, ..... she failed. A) And. B) But. C) Nor. D) For. E) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 20. You need a friend, ..... you need a sibling. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Or. 21. What is the conjunction in the sentence:'We love to pick fresh strawberries, and we put them into delicious pies.'? A) We. B) Love. C) Pick. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) And. 22. Which of the following sentences correctly uses an AWWUBIS conjunction? A) We went to the park, and it was closed. B) Because it was late, we decided to go home. C) The sun was shining, so we went outside. D) I like pizza, but I don't like cheese. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because it was late, we decided to go home. 23. Which sentence correctly uses a correlative conjunction? A) Either you start working, nor you will fail. B) Neither you start working, nor you will fail. C) Either you start working, or you will fail. D) Neither you start working, or you will fail. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Either you start working, or you will fail. 24. Which conjunction is show options or a choice? A) And. B) But. C) So. D) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Or. 25. The teacher opened her bag ..... looked for her board markers. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 26. Choose the sentence that uses a conjunction to show similarity. A) She is as tall as her brother. B) She is tall but her brother. C) She is tall or her brother. D) She is tall so her brother. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She is as tall as her brother. 27. Which of these is a compound sentence? A) The Johnsons moved in next door. B) Molly, Keisha and Ben had a lemonade sale. C) Don't cheat on your exam. D) I liked visiting New York, but I don't want to live there. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I liked visiting New York, but I don't want to live there. 28. Her favourite song is 'Angels', ..... it reminds her of her boyfriend. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Because. 29. ..... the pandemic started, people were told to clean their hands frequently A) Until. B) Before. C) Unless. D) When. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) When. 30. My cousin is getting divorced, ..... she still loves her husband. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) But. 31. Identify the sentence that uses a conjunction to show a choice. A) You can have tea or coffee. B) You can have tea and coffee. C) You can have tea but not coffee. D) You can have tea so coffee. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) You can have tea or coffee. 32. I was worried about burglars, ..... I fitted a burglar alarm. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) So. 33. He left in a hurry, ..... he was late for his appointment. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Because. 34. Which sentence uses a conjunction to show a sequence? A) First, we went to the park, and then we had lunch. B) First, we went to the park but then we had lunch. C) First, we went to the park or then we had lunch. D) First, we went to the park so then we had lunch. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) First, we went to the park, and then we had lunch. 35. You might get in for free, ..... you might have to pay A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Or. 36. The dress was just right, ..... I bought it. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) So. 37. What is the purpose of using conjunctions in a sentence? A) To separate ideas. B) To start a new paragraph. C) To end a sentence. D) To join words or groups of words. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To join words or groups of words. 38. I ate a lot of cookies ..... there are none left. A) But. B) So. C) For. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) So. 39. Combine the following sentences using an AWWUBIS conjunction: "The storm was severe. We stayed indoors." A) The storm was severe, so we stayed indoors. B) We stayed indoors, but the storm was severe. C) Because the storm was severe, we stayed indoors. D) The storm was severe, and we stayed indoors. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Because the storm was severe, we stayed indoors. 40. The car wouldn't start, ..... I phoned the RAC. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) So. 41. I want to it fried chicken ..... I don't have money A) But. B) So. C) For. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) But. 42. This lesson was interesting, ..... a bit too long! A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) But. 43. Sue phoned her son, ..... he wasn't at home. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) But. 44. Which of the following answers is the BEST way to combine these two sentences? (Make sure you keep the meaning of the sentences in the answer you select.)I tried strawberry ice cream. I like chocolate better. A) While I tried strawberry ice cream, I like chocolate better. B) I tried strawberry and chocolate ice cream. C) I like strawberry and chocolate ice cream. D) I like strawberry ice cream better than chocolate ice cream. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) While I tried strawberry ice cream, I like chocolate better. 45. Identify the AWWUBIS conjunction in the following sentence: "Unless you hurry, we will miss the bus." A) Unless. B) Hurry. C) Miss. D) Will. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Unless. 46. Which conjunction best joins the sentences-The game was very easy. No one won. A) And. B) But. C) So. D) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) But. 47. In the US, some shelters closed temporarily ..... the pandemic had struck. A) Until. B) Since. C) Before. D) After. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) After. 48. The teacher is from Peru, ..... I am not. A) So. B) And. C) Or. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) But. 49. Which conjunction is used to show a cause and effect relationship? A) And. B) But. C) Or. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) So. 50. Her project was interesting ..... fun to look at. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 51. Choose the sentence that uses a conjunction to add information. A) She is smart but lazy. B) She is smart and hardworking. C) She is smart or lazy. D) She is smart so lazy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She is smart and hardworking. 52. Which conjunction best joins the sentences-We love to pick fresh strawberries. We put them into delicious pies. A) And. B) But. C) Or. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 53. Which sentence is an example of a compound sentence? A) I went to the store. B) I went to the store, and I bought milk. C) Going to the store. D) Bought milk. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I went to the store, and I bought milk. 54. Linda is a doctor, ..... she is a wonderful one. A) But. B) So. C) Or. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) And. 55. She was very hungry, ..... she decided to cook dinner. A) So. B) But. C) Nor. D) Or. E) For. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) So. 56. Tom has to go now, ..... he will lose his place in line. A) And. B) Or. C) So. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Or. 57. The shop closes at 7.30 pm, ..... stays open late on Friday nights. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) But. 58. Identify the sentence that is correctly punctuated with a conjunction. A) She likes tea, and he likes coffee. B) She likes tea and, he likes coffee. C) She likes tea; and he likes coffee. D) She likes tea:and he likes coffee. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She likes tea, and he likes coffee. 59. What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence? A) To end a sentence. B) To start a new paragraph. C) To join words or groups of words. D) To replace a noun. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To join words or groups of words. 60. What type of conjunction is used in the sentence:'Neither the manager nor the employees were available'? A) Subordinating. B) Conjunctive adverb. C) Coordinating. D) Correlative. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Correlative. Next →Related QuizzesParts Of Speech QuizzesGrammar QuizzesUsing Conjunctions Quiz 2Using Conjunctions Quiz 3Choosing Conjunction QuizConjunction Either Or Neither Nor Not Only QuizConjunction Of Goals QuizConjunction Of Purpose QuizConjunction Words QuizConjunctions And Its Types Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books