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Q. 1
Which of the following subordinating conjunctions indicates a purpose or intention?
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So thatB
SinceC
BecauseD
AlthoughClick an option to check your answer
Q. 2
Which subordinating conjunction is commonly used to express a condition or hypothesis?
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IfB
AlthoughC
BecauseD
WhileClick an option to check your answer
Q. 3
Which correlative conjunction indicates a situation of uncertainty or a decision to be made?
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Not only...but alsoB
Either...orC
Both...andD
Whether...orClick an option to check your answer
Q. 4
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a subordinating conjunction?
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She was tired, and she took a nap.B
Even though she was tired and she took a nap.C
She was tired and she took a nap.D
She was tired, so she took a nap.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 5
Which of the following subordinating conjunctions introduces a contrast or unexpected result?
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WhenB
AlthoughC
BecauseD
SinceClick an option to check your answer
Q. 6
Which of the following sentences correctly uses "as...as" for comparison?
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The cake tastes as sweet as.B
This movie is as long as my friend's.C
John is as good as playing the guitar as his brother.D
She sings as beautifully as her sister.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 7
In the sentence, "Although it rained, we still had a great time," what is the subordinating conjunction?
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StillB
AlthoughC
ItD
HadClick an option to check your answer
Q. 8
Which of the following sentences uses "either...or" incorrectly?
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You can either eat your dinner or your dessert.B
Either Jane and Mary will attend the party.C
You can either have ice cream or pie for dessert.D
Either you study for the exam or you'll fail.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 9
Which correlative conjunction indicates that neither of the options is true or valid, expressing a negative idea?
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Both...andB
Either...orC
Neither...norD
Not only...but alsoClick an option to check your answer
Q. 10
What punctuation mark is often used to separate an introductory dependent clause from an independent clause when a subordinating conjunction is used at the beginning of a sentence?
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Exclamation markB
PeriodC
SemicolonD
CommaClick an option to check your answer
Q. 11
Which correlative conjunction is used to emphasize both elements in a sentence?
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Either...orB
Not only...but alsoC
Both...andD
Neither...norClick an option to check your answer
Q. 12
What do correlative conjunctions help establish in sentences?
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ContrastB
Parallel structureC
CausalityD
PunctuationClick an option to check your answer
Q. 13
Which subordinating conjunction is often used to express a reason or cause?
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WhenB
AlthoughC
SinceD
WhileClick an option to check your answer
Q. 14
Which of the following is NOT a function of subordinating conjunctions?
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Expressing a contrast or unexpected result.B
Joining two independent clauses.C
Connecting an independent clause to a dependent clause.D
Indicating time, cause, purpose, or condition.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 15
Which of the following sentences uses a subordinating conjunction incorrectly?
A
Although he passed the test, he didn't celebrate.B
Because she was tired, she went to bed.C
After the storm, the sun came out.D
And I studied hard, I aced the exam.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 16
Which of the following sentences correctly uses "neither...nor"?
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Neither the book nor the magazine is interesting.B
Neither Jane or Mark can swim.C
Neither the cat or the dog are outside.D
Neither she nor he likes ice cream.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 17
What is the function of coordinating conjunctions in compound sentences?
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Join unrelated elements.B
Introduce dependent clauses.C
Connect independent clauses.D
Create complex sentences.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 18
Which correlative conjunction is used for making comparisons?
A
Not only...but alsoB
As...asC
Both...andD
Whether...orClick an option to check your answer
Q. 19
What is the primary role of subordinating conjunctions in a sentence?
A
To join two dependent clauses.B
To connect an independent clause to a dependent clause.C
To express a contrast.D
To connect two independent clauses.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 20
In which type of sentence structure is a subordinating conjunction often used?
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Compound sentencesB
Complex sentencesC
Simple sentencesD
Run-on sentencesClick an option to check your answer
Q. 21
Which correlative conjunction is used to express a negative idea, suggesting that both options are not true or valid?
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Not only...but alsoB
Either...orC
Both...andD
Neither...norClick an option to check your answer
Q. 22
Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct usage of "both...and"?
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Both my brother and my sister are studying.B
Both my brother and sister are studying.C
Both my brother is studying and my sister is dancing.D
Both my brother and my sister are studying and.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 23
Which subordinating conjunction is commonly used to indicate time or sequence?
A
WhileB
BecauseC
AlthoughD
IfClick an option to check your answer
Q. 24
Which of the following sentences contains an unnecessary redundancy with subordinating conjunctions?
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Because I was hungry, I ate a sandwich.B
Although it was hot outside, I turned on the air conditioning.C
After I finished the race, I was exhausted.D
Since the day is warm, I'll wear a jacket.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 25
What is the primary difference between subordinating and coordinating conjunctions?
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Subordinating conjunctions are used to connect dependent and independent clauses, while coordinating conjunctions join independent clauses.B
Subordinating conjunctions connect two independent clauses, while coordinating conjunctions link two dependent clauses.C
Subordinating conjunctions join independent clauses, while coordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses.D
Subordinating conjunctions and coordinating conjunctions have the same function in a sentence.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 26
What do correlative conjunctions do in a sentence?
A
Express causalityB
Join elements in a balanced mannerC
Separate words and phrasesD
Modify adjectivesClick an option to check your answer
Q. 27
In the sentence, "She is not only smart but also funny," what is emphasized by the correlative conjunction "not only...but also"?
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Both her intelligence and humorB
Her humorC
Her intelligenceD
Neither her intelligence nor her humorClick an option to check your answer
Q. 28
In the sentence, "I couldn't decide whether to take the bus or the train," what does "whether...or" introduce?
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A choiceB
A comparisonC
A contrastD
A negationClick an option to check your answer
Q. 29
When using "as...as" as a correlative conjunction, what does it typically indicate?
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ChoiceB
Comparison or similarityC
ContrastD
NegationClick an option to check your answer
Q. 30
What should be avoided when using correlative conjunctions?
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Redundancy or repetitionB
Clear choices between optionsC
Balance in sentence structureD
PunctuationClick an option to check your answer
Q. 31
Which of the following sentences uses a subordinating conjunction to express a purpose?
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Although it was late, she stayed up.B
He left because he was tired.C
I studied hard so that I could pass the exam.D
She didn't come because of the rain.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 32
What is the role of a subordinating conjunction in forming complex sentences?
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To make the sentence shorter.B
To separate independent clauses.C
To add redundancy to the sentence.D
To connect and provide context for the independent clause.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 33
What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause in a complex sentence?
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Independent clauses can stand alone as complete sentences, while dependent clauses cannot.B
Independent clauses always begin with a subordinating conjunction, while dependent clauses don't.C
Independent clauses provide additional information, while dependent clauses contain the main idea.D
Independent clauses are never used in complex sentences.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 34
In the sentence, "I'll go to the store if I have enough money," which subordinating conjunction indicates a condition?
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GoB
IfC
ToD
EnoughClick an option to check your answer
Q. 35
What is the purpose of "whether...or" in a sentence?
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To present a choice or decisionB
To indicate contrastC
To express certaintyD
To convey similarityClick an option to check your answer
Q. 36
In the sentence, "John is as tall as his brother," what is being compared?
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John's height to his own heightB
John's height to his brother's heightC
John's height to someone other than his brotherD
John's age to his brother's ageClick an option to check your answer
Q. 37
When using an introductory subordinating conjunction at the beginning of a sentence, which punctuation mark is often used to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause?
A
SemicolonB
CommaC
PeriodD
Exclamation markClick an option to check your answer
Q. 38
Which correlative conjunction is used to present a choice between two alternatives?
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Neither...norB
Either...orC
Both...andD
Not only...but alsoClick an option to check your answer
Q. 39
Which subordinating conjunction is typically used to introduce an adverbial clause that indicates a contrast?
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WhenB
BecauseC
AlthoughD
WhileClick an option to check your answer
Q. 40
Which of the following sentences correctly uses "either...or"?
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Both you and I can either go to the concert.B
Either I will go to the party and stay home.C
Either you study hard or you will fail the exam.D
Neither the cat either the dog is in the garden.Click an option to check your answer
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