1. Choose the correct pair of correlative conjunctions to fill in the blank:
______ he neither liked the movie, ______ did he enjoy the book.
a) Either / or
b) Not only / but also
c) Both / and
d) Neither / nor
Answer: d)
2. Select the appropriate correlative conjunctions for the sentence:
______ did the team win the championship, ______ did they break several records.
a) Whether / or
b) Both / and
c) Not only / but also
d) Neither / nor
Answer: c)
3. Complete the sentence with the suitable correlative conjunctions:
______ she studied diligently, ______ did she excel in her exams.
a) Both / and
b) Either / or
c) Neither / nor
d) Whether / or
Answer: a)
4. Choose the correct pair of correlative conjunctions to fit in the sentence:
______ we finish the project on time, ______ will we receive the bonus.
a) Whether / or
b) Not only / but also
c) Either / or
d) Both / and
Answer: d)
5. Identify the right correlative conjunctions for the sentence:
______ she sings, ______ she dances.
a) Not only / but also
b) Either / or
c) Both / and
d) Whether / or
Answer: a)
6. Select the suitable subordinating conjunction:
He couldn't play basketball _____ he sprained his ankle.
a) although
b) because
c) unless
d) while
Answer: b)
7. Identify the appropriate subordinating conjunction:
They decided to go for a walk _____ the rain stopped.
a) if
b) unless
c) since
d) once
Answer: d)
8. Select the suitable coordinating conjunction:
Despite the extreme conditions ______ limited resources, the hiker's survival in the wilderness for ten days showcased remarkable resilience, adaptability, and resourcefulness.
a) and
b) so
c) yet
d) but
Answer: a)
9. Select the suitable coordinating conjunction:
The urbane gentleman, with his sophisticated demeanour _______ extensive knowledge of art and culture, effortlessly navigated the diverse social circles of the cosmopolitan city, leaving a lasting impression wherever he went.
a) and
b) so
c) yet
d) and
Answer: d)
10. Select the suitable coordinating conjunction:
Despite his intelligence and education, he turned into a fanatic, ardently advocating extreme views _______ unwaveringly following ideologies, often to the detriment of rational discourse ________ open-mindedness.
a) and, and
b) and, but
c) but, and
d) but, but
Answer: a)
11. Select the appropriate conjunction to complete the sentence:
The main purpose of a river is to fulfil the basic water needs. With the runoff of water, it is routed to fill large dams that have to be built _____ store water for use. (CREST 2021-22)
a) notwithstanding
b) regardless of
c) so as to
d) thanks to
Answer: c)
12. Daniel’s mother told him to check his work carefully; __________, he might miss important errors.
a) Otherwise
b) Because
c) Despite
d) Consequently
Answer: a)
13. Atlas applied for the job; __________, he didn't expect to get it in the first place.
a) even though
b) meanwhile
c) as a result
d) in contrast
Answer: a)
14. You cannot enter the concert hall __________ you have a ticket _______ entering time is up.
a) unless, because
b) even if, although
c) because, if
d) unless, because
Answer: d)
15. __________ we finish our present project, we can start working on the new assignment.
a) as soon as
b) despite
c) because
d) nevertheless
Answer: a)
16. __________ he was the youngest player on the team, he was the most valuable.
a) since
b) because
c) although
d) therefore
Answer: c)
17. The project was challenging, __________ the team worked hard __________ completed it on time.
a) so, and
b) yet, but
c) but, and
d) and, but
Answer: c)
18. The weather was terrible, __________ Alice and John decided to go for camping __________ the rain.
a) but, despite
b) yet, despite
c) and, despite
d) but, because
Answer: b)
19. Mr Smith’s lecture was fascinating, __________ many students left early __________ they had other commitments.
a) but, as
b) and, because
c) yet, although
d) yet, because
Answer: d)
20. James wanted to travel the world, __________ he saved money diligently __________ that he could afford the trips.
a) so, so
b) yet, so
c) but, because
d) and, because
Answer: a)
