This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Parts Of Speech > Conjunctions > Using Conjunctions – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Using Conjunctions Quiz 2 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following sentences uses a conjunction to show cause and effect? A) I was tired, or I went to bed. B) I was tired, yet I stayed up. C) I was tired, but I stayed up. D) I was tired, so I went to bed. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I was tired, so I went to bed. 2. It explains reason or purpose just like because. A) For. B) And. C) Nor. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) For. 3. Which conjunction is used to show to opposite things? A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) But. 4. Combine the following sentences using an AWWUBIS conjunction: "He forgot his umbrella. He got wet in the rain." A) He forgot his umbrella, so he got wet in the rain. B) He got wet in the rain, but he forgot his umbrella. C) Because he forgot his umbrella, he got wet in the rain. D) He forgot his umbrella, and he got wet in the rain. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Because he forgot his umbrella, he got wet in the rain. 5. The CD was expensive, ..... it was a new release. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Because. 6. What is the function of 'so' in the sentence:'It was raining, so we stayed inside'? A) To show contrast. B) To show cause and effect. C) To list items. D) To introduce a question. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To show cause and effect. 7. It's really windy today, ..... tomorrow should be a better day. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) But. 8. I don't like gardening, ..... dirt gets in my nails. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Because. 9. Which of these is NOT coordinating? A) Denn. B) Weil. C) Oder. D) Und. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Weil. 10. Identify the AWWUBIS conjunction in the following sentence: "Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk." A) Although. B) To. C) It. D) Was. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Although. 11. Combine the following sentences using an AWWUBIS conjunction: "She was tired. She finished her homework." A) She was tired, but she finished her homework. B) Although she was tired, she finished her homework. C) She was tired, so she finished her homework. D) She was tired, and she finished her homework. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Although she was tired, she finished her homework. 12. We don't know her, ..... her family. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Or. 13. Which sentence correctly uses an AWWUBIS conjunction to indicate time? A) We will go to the beach if it is sunny. B) After we finish dinner, we will watch a movie. C) I will call you because I reach home. D) Since it is raining, we will stay inside. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) After we finish dinner, we will watch a movie. 14. Ich fahre nach Deutschland ..... in die Schweiz. A) Sondern. B) Und. C) Denn. D) Aber. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Und. 15. He called a plumber, ..... the shower didn't work. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Because. 16. They hardly ever come on time, ..... I don't really mind. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) But. 17. "Washing hands is very difficult in the community ..... we don't have access to washing facilities, " Fardiah Luanda said. A) Even though. B) Because. C) So. D) Even if. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because. 18. He is tall, ..... he is handsome. A) And. B) But. C) So. D) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 19. It is used to present alternative negative to an already stated negative idea. A) For. B) And. C) Nor. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Nor. 20. I would like either red curtains, ..... light blue ones. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Or. 21. I went to bed at 10.30 pm, ..... I had to get up early the next day. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Because. 22. What is the main issue with a run-on sentence? A) It lacks proper punctuation or conjunctions. B) It has too many clauses. C) It is too short. D) It uses too many semicolons. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It lacks proper punctuation or conjunctions. 23. Soll ich ein Ei auf Toast ..... ein Croissant bestellen? A) Oder. B) Obwohl. C) Aber. D) Weil. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Oder. 24. The nurse saw him, ..... he did not cooperate. A) And. B) But. C) So. D) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) But. 25. Adds one thing to another. Connects two similar ideas. A) For. B) And. C) Nor. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) And. 26. Which sentence uses a conjunction to show contrast? A) I like apples and oranges. B) I like apples but not oranges. C) I like apples or oranges. D) I like apples so I eat them. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I like apples but not oranges. 27. I needed some advice, ..... I asked my friend. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) So. 28. Identify the sentence that uses a conjunction to show purpose. A) I study hard so I can pass the exam. B) I study hard but I can pass the exam. C) I study hard or I can pass the exam. D) I study hard and I can pass the exam. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I study hard so I can pass the exam. 29. The cake is ready, ..... the oven went off. A) And. B) But. C) For. D) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) For. 30. When do you use the coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS)? A) When joining two sentences to make a compound sentence. B) It's complicated. C) At the begining of a sentence. D) At the end of most sentences. E) When joining two things together. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) When joining two sentences to make a compound sentence. 31. Identify the AWWUBIS conjunction in the following sentence: "Since you are here, let's start the meeting." A) Are. B) Here. C) Let's. D) Since. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Since. 32. It connects words or phrases that serve the same grammatical purpose in a sentence. A) Coordinating conjunction. B) Conjunction. C) Argumentative text. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Coordinating conjunction. 33. Find the correct answer. A) The family ate lunch outside. They also took many pictures. B) The family ate lunch outside, they also took many pictures. C) The family ate lunch outside They also took many pictures. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The family ate lunch outside. They also took many pictures. 34. I've got a hangover ..... I don't feel well at all. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 35. The concert finished early, ..... we went for a meal. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) So. 36. Which of these IS subordinating? A) Aber. B) Sondern. C) Dass. D) Oder. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dass. 37. Fill the gaps with a preposition or conjunction.Kavisha raced up the stairs ..... get to her interview on time. A) Since. B) In order to. C) If. D) When. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In order to. 38. 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.)Kyle likes to play football. Kyle likes to play baseball. A) Kyle likes to play football he also likes to play baseball. B) Kyle likes to play both football and baseball. C) Since Kyle likes to play football he likes to play baseball. D) Kyle likes to play football Kyle likes to play baseball. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Kyle likes to play both football and baseball. 39. Pick the correct conjunction:I go to the football game ..... I don't love to watch football. A) And. B) So. C) Or. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) But. 40. I don't watch TV very often, ..... use the Internet. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Or. 41. Kids from the Lake & Park School, in Seattle, Washington, heard about the project, ..... they raised $ 4, 000 to support it. A) Because. B) Although. C) So. D) After. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) So. 42. I hate shopping ..... here I am at the store again. A) So. B) Yet. C) And. D) Nor. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Yet. 43. How can two sentences be combined using a conjunction? A) By adding a comma and a coordinating conjunction. B) By adding a period and a coordinating conjunction. C) By adding a question mark and a coordinating conjunction. D) By adding an exclamation mark and a coordinating conjunction. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By adding a comma and a coordinating conjunction. 44. What is the error in the following sentence:'I wanted to go to the park, but it was closed, so I went home.' A) Run-on sentence. B) Comma splice. C) No error. D) Fragment. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) No error. 45. Glenda is getting married, ..... she needs bridesmaids. A) But. B) And. C) So. D) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) So. 46. Identify the sentence that uses a conjunction to show an exception. A) Everyone was invited except John. B) Everyone was invited and John. C) Everyone was invited or John. D) Everyone was invited so John. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Everyone was invited except John. 47. He was feeling sick, ..... he went to the doctor. A) So. B) And. C) For. D) But. E) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) So. 48. I used to go to London often, ..... I don't any more. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) But. 49. Identify the subordinating conjunction:Mrs. Nelson wants us to bring our agenda every day because we use it almost every day. A) Because. B) Bring. C) Almost. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because. 50. I don't have any money, ..... you will have to pay for the drinks! A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) So. 51. Keesha wants a good job, ..... she wants to earn a lot of money. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Because. 52. Handwashing is one of the easiest ways to protect against disease, including COVID-19, ..... how do you wash your hands when you don't have running water? A) And. B) Nor. C) But. D) Yet. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) But. 53. He didn't feel very well, ..... he asked if he could leave the lesson. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) So. 54. Choose the sentence that uses a conjunction to show time. A) I will call you after I arrive. B) I will call you but I arrive. C) I will call you or I arrive. D) I will call you so I arrive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I will call you after I arrive. 55. "We needed a way to let people wash their hands ..... they could eat, " said Jean Fedigan. A) Before. B) Since. C) That. D) After. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Before. 56. "Sometimes, it is the little things ..... make such difference, " Dave Renfrom said. A) Who. B) And. C) That. D) So that. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) That. 57. Pick the correct conjunction:I want a new tablet ..... I don't enough money. A) Or. B) And. C) So. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) But. 58. They gave me ten pounds ..... a bottle of wine for my birthday. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 59. It is a piece of writing that takes a stance on an issue. It aims to persuade the readers. A) Coordinating conjunction. B) Conjunction. C) Argumentative text. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Argumentative text. 60. I went outside, ..... I needed some fresh air. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) Because. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Because. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesParts Of Speech QuizzesGrammar QuizzesUsing Conjunctions Quiz 1Using 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