Grade 5 English – Types Of Conjuctions Quiz

1. Which is a coordinating conjunction

blue
my
and
trucks
Explanation:

2. Which one of these is not a coordinating conjunction?

or
not
but
and
Explanation:

3.  A conjunction is a word that

is a group of words
connects commas
is the action of the sentence
connects words or groups of words
Explanation:

4. Which one is the conjunction

glasses
and
The
dishes
Explanation:

5. Compound sentences use conjunctions like_to join words

like
how
and
as
Explanation:

6. Which is NOT a Subordinate conjunction

since
although
how
as
Explanation:

7. I am neither tall ___short

either
or
and
nor
Explanation:

8. Maryanne ____ Misty may be our next best Olympic swimmer.

but also
or
either
nor
Explanation:

9. ___being hardworking, John is a disciplined boy.

before
being
Besides
instead
Explanation:

10. ____he had Malaria, he succumbed to Menegitis

Although
besides
apart from
since
Explanation:

11. ___we could not get to the party, we sent our apology.

although
instead
Since
because
Explanation:

12. The teacher is not only strict ___good

unless
although
beside
but also
Explanation:

13. Which is a coordinating conjunction?

why
not
and
truck
Explanation:

14. Which one is the conjunction?

I
us
then
but
Explanation:

15. Compound sentences use conjunctions like ___ to join words.

not
but
and
is
Explanation:

16. The following are subordinate conjunctions except one

as
and
since
although
Explanation:

17. Use the correct conjunction to join the sentence. John is tall. John is fat

John is tall since fat
John is tall and fat
John is tall although fat
John is either fat or tall
Explanation:

18. Use the correct conjunction to join the sentence. He was sick, he didn't go to work

He didn't go to work because he was sick
He also was sick because he did not go to work
He was sick because he didn't go to work
although he didn't go to work, he was sick
Explanation:

19. Use the correct conjunction to join the sentence. The old man is in hospital, he has malaria

the old man has malaria because he us in hospital
The old man is in hospital as he has malaria
The old man since he is hospital, he has malaria
The old man is in hospital and has malaria
Explanation:

20. Use the correct conjunction to join the sentence. Mary is disciplined, She is hardworking

Mary is either disciplined or hardworking
Mary is hardworking and disciplined
Although she is hardworking, Mary is disciplined
Besides being disciplined, Mary is also hardworking.
Explanation:

21. Use the correct conjunction to join the sentence. Joseph Borrows money, he never returns

Joseph borrows since he never returns
Joseph borrows money either returns
Joseph borrows money and does not return
Joseph borrows money but never returns
Explanation:

22. Use the correct conjunction to join the sentence. We need to hurry up, we are late.

we need to hurry up so we are late
we need to hurry up but we are late
we need to hurry up although we are late
We need to hurry up since we are late
Explanation:

23. Use the correct conjunction to join the sentence. We cannot see clearly, it is misty

we cannot see clearly besides
we cannot see clearly either it is misty
We cannot see clearly and it is misty
We cannot see clearly since it is misty
Explanation:

24. Use the correct conjunction to join the sentence I leant French, I learnt computer

I learnt French because of computer
I leant French and computer
I learnt French also computer
I learnt French again computer
Explanation:

25. Use the correct conjunction to join the sentence. He is very old, he has a good memory

He is very old although he has a good memory
besides having a good memory, the is very old
Although he is very old, he has a good memory
Although he has a good memory he is very old
Explanation:

26. What type of conjunction is used to connect two independent clauses?

Both A and C
Coordinating Conjunction
Correlative Conjunction
Subordinating Conjunction
Explanation:

Coordinating conjunctions are used to connect two independent clauses in a sentence. Examples of coordinating conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'so'.

27. Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

But
Because
And
Yet
Explanation:

Subordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses and show the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.

28. What type of conjunction is used to show cause and effect?

Coordinating Conjunction
Conjunctive Adverb
Subordinating Conjunction
Correlative Conjunction
Explanation:

Subordinating conjunctions are used to show cause and effect relationships between clauses. For example, 'because', 'since', 'so that'.

29. Which of the following is a correlative conjunction?

Or
Both A and B
Either...or
And
Explanation:

Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that work together to join elements in a sentence. Examples include 'both...and', 'either...or', 'neither...nor'.

30. What is a conjunction?

A type of fruit
A color
A word that connects words or groups of words
A type of animal
Explanation:

A conjunction is a word used to connect words or groups of words.

31. Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

Because
And
But
Yet
Explanation:

Subordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses and show the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.

32. Which conjunction is used to show a contrast?

So
And
But
Or
Explanation:

The conjunction 'but' is used to show a contrast between two ideas.

33. What is the purpose of using a conjunction in a sentence?

To confuse the reader
To make the sentence longer
To separate ideas
To join ideas together
Explanation:

Conjunctions are used to join words, phrases, or clauses together in a sentence.

34. Which conjunction is used to show cause and effect?

And
Or
So
But
Explanation:

The conjunction 'so' is often used to show cause and effect in a sentence.

35. What type of conjunction is 'neither...nor'?

Coordinating conjunction
Correlative conjunction
Subordinating conjunction
Negating conjunction
Explanation:

'Neither...nor' is a correlative conjunction that pairs up with another negative word to connect two negative alternatives.

36. Which conjunction is used to present alternatives or choices?

But
And
Because
Or
Explanation:

The conjunction 'or' is used to present alternatives or choices in a sentence.

37. When should you use a conjunction in a sentence?

Only in long sentences
Never
Whenever possible
When connecting two related ideas
Explanation:

Conjunctions are used when connecting two related ideas or clauses in a sentence.

38. Which conjunction is used to express a condition?

And
But
If
So
Explanation:

The conjunction 'if' is often used to introduce a conditional clause in a sentence.

39. What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?

To separate ideas
To join main clauses
To introduce dependent clauses
To emphasize a point
Explanation:

Subordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses in complex sentences.

40. Which conjunction is used to add information or give examples?

But
Similarly
Even though
For example
Explanation:

The phrase 'for example' is used as a conjunction to introduce examples or additional information in a sentence.

41. What type of conjunction is 'both...and'?

Negating conjunction
Subordinating conjunction
Coordinating conjunction
Correlative conjunction
Explanation:

'Both...and' is a correlative conjunction that connects two equal grammatical elements in a sentence.

42. Which conjunction is used to show a result or conclusion?

Therefore
Yet
Because
Although
Explanation:

The conjunction 'therefore' is used to show a result or conclusion based on the preceding information in the sentence.

43. What type of conjunction is 'not only...but also'?

Negating conjunction
Coordinating conjunction
Correlative conjunction
Subordinating conjunction
Explanation:

'Not only...but also' is a correlative conjunction that shows a parallel structure in a sentence.

44. Which conjunction is often used to introduce a contrasting idea?

Yet
Even though
If
Therefore
Explanation:

The conjunction 'yet' is often used to introduce a contrasting idea or to show unexpected outcomes.

45. When should you use a coordinating conjunction?

To connect two main clauses
To introduce a dependent clause
To separate ideas
To emphasize a point
Explanation:

Coordinating conjunctions are used to connect two main clauses of equal importance in a sentence.

46. Which conjunction is used to introduce a condition that must be met?

Unless
Although
Because
While
Explanation:

The conjunction 'unless' is used to introduce a condition that must be met for something else to happen.

47. What is the purpose of using correlative conjunctions?

To emphasize contrast
To connect main clauses
To pair related parts of a sentence
To separate ideas
Explanation:

Correlative conjunctions are used to pair related parts of a sentence to show a balanced or parallel relationship.

48. Which conjunction is used to introduce a reason or explanation?

Because
Yet
Although
So
Explanation:

The conjunction 'because' is used to introduce reasons or explanations for something in a sentence.

49. What type of conjunction is 'whether...or'?

Subordinating conjunction
Negating conjunction
Coordinating conjunction
Correlative conjunction
Explanation:

'Whether...or' is a correlative conjunction that presents alternatives or choices in a balanced structure.

50. Which conjunction is used to introduce contrasting information or ideas?

Yet
And
Because
Or
Explanation:

The conjunction 'yet' is commonly used to introduce contrasting information or ideas in a sentence.

51. When should you use a subordinating conjunction?

To join dependent clauses
To emphasize a point
To separate ideas
To connect main clauses
Explanation:

Subordinating conjunctions are used to join dependent clauses to independent clauses in complex sentences.

52. Which conjunction is used to introduce a condition that may or may not be met?

Although
So
Because
Unless
Explanation:

The conjunction 'unless' is used to introduce a conditional clause with a possibility that may or may not be met.