Fill in the blanks with the correct conjunction:
1. Would you like to have tea ____ coffee?
a) and
b) or
c) but
d) because
Answer: b)
2. The cake baked by her was not only soft ________ quite creamy.
a) neither
b) and
c) but also
d) although
Answer: c)
3. ________ the basketball player got hurt, he continued playing so that his team can win.
a) Since
b) Because
c) Although
d) Rather
Answer: c)
4. Hardly had she finished her homework ______ the power went out.
a) than
b) then
c) since
d) when
Answer: d)
5. She is _________ skilled at acting, but also a gifted dancer.
a) when
b) hardly
c) although
d) not only
Answer: d)
6. _______ it rains, we'll still have a great time at the party.
a) Even if
b) Although
c) Since
d) Because
Answer: a)
7. He put on his overcoat _______ it was cold outside.
a) because
b) although
c) hardly
d) than
Answer: a)
8. _______ I was bathing, the phone rang continuously.
a) While
b) but
c) Because
d) Not only
Answer: a)
9. She sang _____ a beautiful song that everyone stopped to listen to.
a) when
b) hardly
c) although
d) such
Answer: d)
10. ________ the cat nor the dog wanted to go outside in the cold.
a) Neither
b) Either
c) Not only
d) Hardly
Answer: a)
11. Fill in the blank with the right conjunction:
My favourite dishes are apple pie ________ custard. (CREST 2022-23)
a) but
b) or
c) and
d) if
Answer: c)
12. Identify the conjunction in the given sentence:
I wanted to play outside, but it was raining.
a) I
b) to
c) but
d) was
Answer: c)
13. Do you want an apple _____ a banana for a snack?
a) or
b) and
c) but
d) because
Answer: a)
14. The cat ____ the dog played together in the sunny backyard.
a) or
b) and
c) while
d) if
Answer: b)
15. Jack was tired, _____ he still finished the race.
a) or
b) for
c) so
d) but
Answer: d)
16. Shelly likes to play outdoor games __________ it is fun and makes me happy.
a) if
b) while
c) and
d) because
Answer: d)
17. Scarlet likes to read books, especially _____ they are about history.
a) likes
b) books
c) if
d) are
Answer: c)
18. I can play the piano _______ I cannot play the guitar.
a) or
b) but
c) and
d) because
Answer: b)
19. Hary’s mother suggested him to wear a jacket __________ it is cold outside.
a) and
b) but
c) or
d) because
Answer: d)
20. ______ you finish your homework, you can go outside to play.
a) Because
b) But
c) If
d) While
Answer: c)
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