WREN & MARTIN's English grammar-Compound Conjunctions: 10 Practice MCQs

 

Compound Conjunctions: 10 Practice MCQs

1. He as well as his brother _______ at fault.

A. is

B. are

C. were

D. have been

2. I will forgive you _______ you do not repeat the mistake.

A. as if

B. provided that

C. in order that

D. so that

3. He walked fast _______ he might reach the station in time.

A. even if

B. as though

C. in order that

D. as well as

4. She cried _______ her heart would break.

A. so that

B. as if

C. as well as

D. provided that

5. We eat _______ we may live.

A. as well as

B. so that

C. even if

D. as though

6. I will go _______ it rains.

A. even if

B. as well as

C. provided that

D. in order that

7. He looks _______ he has seen a ghost.

A. so that

B. provided that

C. as though

D. in order that

8. The notice was put up _______ all might read it.

A. as if

B. even if

C. so that

D. as well as

9. _______ he is poor, he is honest.

A. Even if

B. As well as

C. So that

D. As if

10. You can stay here _______ you keep quiet.

A. as if

B. as well as

C. provided that

D. so that

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Answer Key

Question	Answer	Explanation
1	A	With "as well as," the verb agrees with the first subject (He).
2	B	"Provided that" is a compound conjunction expressing a condition.
3	C	"In order that" expresses a purpose for the action.
4	B	"As if" is used to describe an imaginary or comparative state.
5	B	"So that" introduces a clause of purpose.
6	A	"Even if" is used to introduce a concessive clause.
7	C	"As though" is synonymous with "as if" for comparisons.
8	C	"So that" is the compound form used to show purpose/result.
9	A	"Even if" acts as a compound conjunction of concession.
10	C	"Provided that" (or "on condition that") sets a requirement.