Conjunctions Quiz - ICSE Class 5 English

Free practice quiz: Conjunctions (ICSE Class 5 English). 51 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This ICSE Class 5 English practice quiz has 51 multiple-choice questions on Conjunctions, and 51 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. Choose the most appropriate conjunction to complete the sentence: She was very tired, ______ she continued to work.

   1. and
   2. but
   3. so
   4. or
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   Answer: B. but

   The conjunction 'but' is used to show a contrast between two clauses. Here, tiredness and continuing to work are contrasting ideas.

2. Choose the best conjunction to show contrast: He is rich, ______ he is not happy.

   1. and
   2. so
   3. or
   4. but
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   Answer: D. but

   'But' is used to introduce a clause that contrasts with the main clause. Wealth and happiness are not always correlated.

3. Fill in the blank with a suitable conjunction: She is kind ______ generous.

   1. but
   2. or
   3. so
   4. and
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   Answer: D. and

   'And' connects two positive qualities.

4. Fill in the blank: She practiced hard, ______ she won the prize.

   1. but
   2. or
   3. so
   4. and
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   Answer: C. so

   'So' indicates the result of practicing hard.

5. Fill in the blank with a suitable conjunction: He ran fast, ______ he missed the bus.

   1. and
   2. so
   3. or
   4. but
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   Answer: D. but

   'But' shows the unexpected outcome of running fast (missing the bus).

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction: He is both intelligent ______ hardworking.
2. Select the conjunction that best connects these two ideas: The rain poured heavily. The match was not cancelled.
3. Which conjunction correctly shows a reason? We stayed indoors ______ it was raining.
4. Complete the sentence using the most suitable conjunction: You can have tea ______ coffee.
5. Identify the conjunction that indicates a result: He studied diligently, ______ he passed the exam with flying colours.
6. Choose the conjunction that connects two similar actions: She sings ______ she dances beautifully.
7. Select the conjunction that introduces an exception: Everyone went to the party ______ John.
8. Fill in the blank with the correct subordinating conjunction: I will go to the park ______ it stops raining.
9. Which conjunction is used to link two equal parts of a sentence? The cat is black ______ white.
10. Complete the sentence with the appropriate conjunction: She practiced daily, ______ she won the competition.
11. Select the correlative conjunction pair that fits the sentence: ______ you study hard, ______ you will not pass.
12. Which conjunction best connects these contrasting ideas? The weather was cold, ______ we enjoyed the picnic.
13. Fill in the blank: He didn't eat ______ he wasn't hungry.
14. Choose the correct conjunction: She is tall ______ her brother is short.
15. Select the conjunction that shows a concession: He tried his best, ______ he failed.
16. Complete the sentence: You can borrow my book ______ return it on time.
17. Which conjunction indicates a time frame? We will wait here ______ you arrive.
18. Choose the correct conjunction to express preference: I would rather walk ______ take a taxi.
19. Select the conjunction that shows contrast: The cat is black, ______ the dog is white.
20. Choose the conjunction that indicates a purpose: He saved money ______ he could buy a new bike.
21. Complete the sentence: He is neither clever ______ hardworking.
22. Which conjunction best connects these ideas? The child was crying. His mother comforted him.
23. Fill in the blank: She sings well, ______ she doesn't dance well.
24. Select the conjunction that indicates a condition: ______ you finish your homework, you can play.
25. Choose the correct conjunction: He likes apples ______ oranges.
26. Complete the sentence: He is very rich, ______ he is not happy.
27. Which conjunction best connects these ideas? The sun was shining. It was still cold.
28. Select the correlative conjunction pair: ______ the book is interesting, ______ it is long.
29. Choose the correct conjunction to show a reason: He failed ______ he didn't study.
30. Complete the sentence: She likes to read ______ write stories.
31. Which conjunction best connects these ideas? The sky was cloudy. It did not rain.
32. Fill in the blank: You can have cake ______ ice cream.
33. Select the conjunction that indicates a sequence of events: He woke up, ______ he brushed his teeth.
34. Choose the correct conjunction: He is poor, ______ he is honest.
35. Complete the sentence: She wants to go, ______ she has no money.
36. Which conjunction best connects these ideas? The dog barked. The cat ran away.
37. Select the conjunction that indicates a condition: ______ the train arrives on time, we will reach the destination by evening.
38. Choose the correct conjunction: He is both intelligent ______ charming.
39. Complete the sentence: She didn't go to school ______ she was sick.
40. Which conjunction best connects these contrasting ideas? The music was loud, ______ it was enjoyable.
41. Fill in the blank: He worked hard, ______ he earned a lot.
42. Select the conjunction that indicates an alternative: You can choose blue ______ green.
43. Choose the correct conjunction: The movie was boring, ______ the book was interesting.
44. Complete the sentence: He is not only intelligent, ______ also kind.
45. Which conjunction best connects these ideas? The child was hungry. He ate a big meal.
46. Fill in the blank: She studied diligently, ______ she passed the exam.

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