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Conjunctions Practice Quiz 2

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A conjunction is a word or a group of words that joins words, phrases, sentences or clauses etc. Examples: and, but, or, nor, for, yet, so, although, because, since, unless, when, while, where are some of the commonly used conjunctions. Conjunctions Practice Quiz 2 presents some examples of conjunctions in the Q&A format.
For Example – I bought some mangoes and oranges. Give me a pen or a pencil.
The above mentioned bold words are joining words and are called conjunctions. In the first sentence, the conjunction ‘and’ joins two nouns (‘mangoes’ and ‘oranges’). In the second sentence, the conjunction ‘or’ connects two noun phrases.
Conjunctions – There are three kinds of conjunctions 1. Coordinating Conjunctions 2. Subordinate Conjunctions 3. Correlative Conjunctions

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Directions (1Q - 5Q): Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is ‘No error’, the answer is (E). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any).
Q1. I am interested (A) / in such books (B) / that are interesting (C) / No error (D)
    A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E

Answer - Option C
Explanation - Replace ‘that’ by ‘as’
Q2. Each member of the alliance (A) / agree to take such action (B) / that it deems necessary (C) / No error (D)
    A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E

Answer - Option C
Explanation - Replace ‘that’ by ‘as’
Q3. She looked at him (A) / in such distress (B) / as he had to look away (C) / No error (D)
    A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E

Answer - Option C
Explanation - Replace ‘as’ by ‘that’
Q4. This films is interesting (A) / and the previous one (B) / was boring (C) / No error (D)
    A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E

Answer - Option B
Explanation - Replace ‘and’ by ‘but’
Q5. It is difficult to know (A) / whether (B) / you are selected or not (C) / No error (D)
    A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E

Answer - Option D
Explanation - No error
Directions (1Q - 5Q): Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is ‘No error’, the answer is (E). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any).
Q1. As soon as (A) / he got the (B) / letter, at once (C) / he started. (D) / No Error (E)
    A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E

Answer - Option C
Explanation - 'as soon as' is used to denote simultaneous actions i.e. two things/ actions taking place at the same time.
Q2. As soon as the watchman (A)/ rings the bell, then all (B) / the workers (C) / assemble in the hall. (D) / No Error (E)
    A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E

Answer - Option B
Explanation - Remove 'then'.
'Than/then' is NOT used with 'as soon as','as long as','so long as'.
Q3. No sooner (A) / did the monkey (B) / see the tiger (C) / when it jumped. (D) / No Error (E)
    A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E

Answer - Option D
Explanation - Replace 'when' with 'than'. 'No sooner' is always followed by 'than'.
Q4. No sooner (A) / did I reach the office (B) / then (C) / it started raining. (D) / No Error (E)
    A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E

Answer - Option C
Explanation - 'No sooner' is always followed by 'than', and not 'then'. Note the difference between the spellings of the two words.
Q5. Hardly had she (A) / seen her aunt (B) / than she stopped (C) / fighting. (D) / No Error (E)
    A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E

Answer - Option C
Explanation - 'Hardly' is always followed by 'when'.
'When' cannot be replaced by any other word.
Directions (1Q - 5Q): Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is ‘No error’, the answer is (E). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any).
Q1. Either you (A) /and he (B) / will have (C) / to pay. (D) / No Error (E)
    A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E

Answer - Option B
Explanation - Replace 'and' with 'or'.
'Either..or' is used in pair.
Q2. I will either (A) / go for a walk (B) / else play (C) / football. (D) / No Error (E)
    A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E

Answer - Option C
Explanation - Replace 'else' with 'or'.
'Either...or' is used in pair. It is used in a positive sense.
Q3. Samay is (A) / neither right (B) / not (C) / wrong. (D) / No Error (E)
    A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E

Answer - Option C
Explanation - 'Neither...nor' is the negative of 'Either..or'. It means, 'Not one or the other of the two'.
Q4. Neither Mohit (A) / and Rohit (B) / has broken (C) / the wall piece. (D) / No Error (E)
    A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E

Answer - Option B
Explanation - Replace 'and' with 'nor'.
In this case, Subjects are 'Mohit and Rohit'.
Q5. I did not (A) / steal the oranges (B) / from your orchard (C) / never did my brother.(D) / No Error (E)
    A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E

Answer - Option D
Explanation - Replace 'never' with 'nor'.

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