Quiz on Conjunctions
1. What is the main function of conjunctions?
a) To replace nouns
b) To connect words, phrases, or clauses
c) To describe verbs
d) To indicate possession
2. Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?
a) And
b) But
c) Because
d) Or
3. What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?
a) For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
b) First, After, Neither, Before, Over, Yes, Since
c) From, About, Nevertheless, Before, On, Yesterday, Sometimes
d) Finally, Although, Next, Before, Often, Yet, So
4. Identify the conjunction in this sentence: She wanted to go outside, but it was raining.
a) She
b) Wanted
c) But
d) Outside
5. Which sentence correctly uses a subordinating conjunction?
a) I like apples and oranges.
b) He left early because he was tired.
c) She neither called nor texted.
d) Would you like tea or coffee?
6. Which subordinating conjunction is used to show cause and effect?
a) While
b) Since
c) Unless
d) Yet
7. Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence: He waited ___ she arrived.
a) And
b) Before
c) Until
d) But
8. Identify the type of conjunction in the sentence: I don’t know whether he will come or
not.
a) Coordinating
b) Subordinating
c) Correlative
d) None of the above
9. Which pair is a correlative conjunction?
a) But, Or
b) Although, Even though
c) Either…or
d) Since, Because
10. Choose the best conjunction to complete the sentence: We can go to the mall ___ stay
home.
a) But
b) Or
c) Because
d) Since
11. Identify the correct conjunction pair: She is ___ hardworking ___ intelligent.
a) Both…and
b) Either…or
c) Not only…but also
d) Neither…nor
12. Which conjunction best fits the sentence? I will call you ___ I arrive.
a) Although
b) But
c) When
d) If
13. What type of conjunction is used in this sentence? She smiled even though she was sad.
a) Coordinating
b) Subordinating
c) Correlative
d) None of the above
14. Choose the correct conjunction: You won’t pass ___ you study.
a) Unless
b) If
c) While
d) And
15. Identify the conjunction in this sentence: He is not only a great singer but also a talented
dancer.
a) He
b) Not only…but also
c) But
d) Only
16. Select the conjunction that best completes the sentence: It was late, ___ we decided to go
home.
a) And
b) Or
c) So
d) But
17. Which sentence correctly uses a correlative conjunction?
a) She ran because she was late.
b) Would you like tea or coffee?
c) Either you apologize or leave the room.
d) He left early but arrived late.
18. Identify the conjunction in this sentence: He finished the race although he was injured.
a) Although
b) Finished
c) Race
d) Was
19. Which sentence correctly uses a subordinating conjunction?
a) He likes both apples and bananas.
b) I will go if you come with me.
c) Would you like pizza or pasta?
d) I don’t like coffee, nor do I drink tea.
20. Choose the best conjunction to complete the sentence: We'll stay in the car ___ the hail
stops.
a) Until
b) And
c) Or
d) For
Answer Key
1. b) To connect words, phrases, or clauses
2. c) Because
3. a) For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
4. c) But
5. b) He left early because he was tired.
6. b) Since
7. c) Until
8. c) Correlative
9. c) Either…or
10. b) Or
11. a) Both…and
12. c) When
13. b) Subordinating
14. a) Unless
15. b) Not only…but also
16. c) So
17. c) Either you apologize or leave the room.
18. a) Although
19. b) I will go if you come with me.
20. a) Until
