Zeal study TNTET / TRB / TNPSC Preparation English: Conjunctions quiz

English: Conjunctions (இணைப்புச் சொற்கள்)

TET / TRB / TNPSC Preparation (15 Questions)

1. I like tea ________ I don't like coffee.

but and or

Answer: but (Used for contrasting ideas)

2. Wait here ________ I come back.

until unless if

Answer: until (Used for time limit)

3. Neither Ramesh ________ his friends have come.

nor or and

Answer: nor (Neither...nor is a correlative pair)

4. He failed ________ he did not study well.

because so but

Answer: because (Shows cause/reason)

5. Is he tall ________ short?

or but and

Answer: or (Used for choice between alternatives)

6. Make haste ________ you will miss the train.

otherwise since although

Answer: otherwise (Shows alternative result)

7. She is not only intelligent ________ hardworking.

but also and also as well

Answer: but also (Not only...but also pair)

8. ________ it was raining, we went for a walk.

Although Because Since

Answer: Although (Used to introduce a contrast)

9. You cannot pass ________ you study hard.

unless if because

Answer: unless (Meaning 'if not')

10. He worked hard ________ he could win the prize.

so that lest but

Answer: so that (Shows purpose)

11. I will buy it ________ it is expensive or cheap.

whether if since

Answer: whether (Whether...or pair)

12. Strike the iron ________ it is hot.

while before after

Answer: while (Shows simultaneous action)

13. He was ill ________ he could not attend the class.

so because but

Answer: so (Shows consequence/result)

14. Either you ________ your brother should go.

or nor and

Answer: or (Either...or pair)

15. Since he is my friend, ________ I will help him.

(No conjunction needed) so therefore

Answer: (No conjunction needed) - When 'Since' starts the sentence, 'so' is not required.