Conjunction & Linkers - Exercise -1 for University Admission Test, Job Application Test, BCS Exam and Any Competitive Examination

Topic: Conjunction & Linkers

Questions:

1. He failed the test many times --- he did not stop trying.

a) so

b) but

c) although

d) as

2. It was difficult to see clearly ---

a) because the rain

b) because it is raining

c) because raining

d) because it was raining

3. --- his becoming a teacher, he does not have any moral scruples.

a) Although

b) Despite of

c) In spite of

d) Instead of

4. I didn't understand everything. --- I enjoyed the lecture.

a) Even

b) In spite

c) Although

d) As

5. Water boils --- you heat it to 100º centigrade.

a) unless

b) until

c) if

d) as

6. Walk quickly, --- you will not get the bus.

a) or

b) else

c) either

d) otherwise

7. They suffered much --- tornado had hit their village.

a) until

b) since

c) as if

d) let alone

8. Hurry up --- you might be late for examination.

a) lest

b) in order that

c) yet

d) provided

9. No sooner had he left --- I came.

a) then

b) than

c) when

d) while

10. Hardly had the train stopped --- we got down.

a) then

b) when

c) than

d) as

11. 2a equals 10 and a equals 5. ---

a) eventually

b) thus

c) therefore

d) thereby

12. The committee voted to ratify the amendment --- objections.

a) in stead of

b) despite of

c) the

d) despite

13. I will not go --- I am invited.

a) because

b) lest

c) unless

d) otherwise

14. While going to office, take your umbrella --- it rains.

a) in case

b) if

c) if not

d) perhaps

15. I will write down the phone number --- I forget.

a) if

b) unless

c) even though

d) in case

16. Show your ticket, --- you will not be allowed to enter.

a) unless

b) otherwise

c) till

d) lest

17. Nothing seems so exciting --- the first airplane ride.

a) that

b) for

c) similar

d) as

18. Put your money somewhere safe --- it gets stolen.

a) before

b) so

c) until

d) because

19. Hurry up --- you might be late for examination.

a) lest

b) in order that

c) yet

d) provided

20. We cannot afford a fan, --- an air conditioner.

a) what

b) no question but

c) as well as

d) let alone

21. His reply was not only prompt --- complete.

a) as well as

b) but

c) but also

d) and

22. I shall not go until I am invited.

a) unless I am

b) till I am

c) once I am

d) if I am

23. --- his parents allow him or not, John intends to go to the party.

a) Whether

b) While

c) If

d) Unless

24. --- we approached the house, we heard the sound of music.

a) Although

b) When

c) Despite

d) Since

Answers With Explanation:

1. b) but (Here 'but' is used to show contrast. Though he failed, he continued trying. এখানে বৈপরীত্য বোঝাতে 'but' ব্যবহৃত হয়েছে। )

2. d) because it was raining (The clause needs a subject and a verb in the past tense to match "It was difficult". 'Because the rain' lacks a verb, and 'because it is raining' has the wrong tense. )

3. c) In spite of ('In spite of' is used to show contrast with a noun phrase or gerund ("his becoming"). 'Despite of' is incorrect grammar; it should be just 'despite'. )

4. c) Although ('Although' is used to introduce a concessive clause. "Although I didn't understand everything, I enjoyed the lecture." )

5. c) if (This describes a scientific fact or condition. "Water boils if you heat it..." )

6. d) otherwise ('Otherwise' implies a negative consequence if the action is not taken. "Walk quickly, otherwise (if not) you will miss the bus." )

7. b) since (Here 'since' gives the reason for their suffering. )

8. a) lest ('Lest' means "for fear that" and is followed by 'might' or 'should'. "Hurry up lest you might be late..." )

9. b) than ('No sooner' is always followed by 'than'. )

10. b) when ('Hardly had' is always followed by 'when'. )

11. c) therefore ('Therefore' indicates a logical conclusion. 2a=10 means a=5, so it is a logical result. )

12. d) despite ('Despite' is a preposition meaning 'in spite of' and does not take 'of'. "Despite objections..." )

13. c) unless ('Unless' means 'if not'. "I will not go if I am not invited." )

14. a) in case ('In case' is used for precaution against a possible future event. "Take umbrella in case it rains." )

15. d) in case (Similar to Q14, 'in case' implies doing something now to prepare for a possibility (forgetting) later. )

16. c) otherwise (Though the key says 16.c ('till' in some keys, 'otherwise' in others), contextually "Show your ticket, otherwise you will not be allowed" is the most logical fit for a warning. However, source key indicates 'c'. If 'c' is 'otherwise' in the specific source layout, it fits. If 'c' is 'till', it makes less sense unless meaning "Wait till...". Based on standard grammar, 'otherwise' is correct. ) Note: Source key explicitly maps 16 to c. In the option list, 'otherwise' is option 'b' or 'c' depending on column. Let's assume 'otherwise' is the intended answer.

17. d) as (The structure "so ... as" is used for comparison. "Nothing seems so exciting as..." )

18. a) before ("Put your money safe before it gets stolen" indicates time. )

19. a) lest (Repetition of Question 8. 'Lest' is followed by 'might'. )

20. d) let alone ('Let alone' is used to indicate that something is far less likely or possible than what was just mentioned. "Cannot afford a fan, let alone an AC." )

21. c) but also ('Not only' is paired with 'but also'. )

22. a) unless I am ("I shall not go unless I am invited." 'Until' is time-based, 'Unless' is condition-based. )

23. a) Whether ("Whether ... or" is used to introduce alternatives. "Whether his parents allow him or not..." )

24. b) When ("When we approached the house, we heard..." indicates the time of the event. )

TOPIC: CONJUNCTION

QUESTIONS

BCS Questions

01. He sat behind me, but in front of you. Here 'but' is used as - / By the end of the day we were tired but Happy. Here 'but' is - / He is poor but honest. In this sentence 'but' is - / He could not win but learn a lot. Which part of speech in the word 'but'? [44th BCS] A. a conjunction B. interjection C. an adverb D. verb

02. 'I shall help you provided you obey me.' Here the underlined word is a/an- [41st BCS] A. adverb B. adjective C. conjunction D. verb

03. Choose the correct option: Even as harvesting was going on ______ [26th BCS] A. the rainy season began. B. the rainy season was began. C. the rainy season had began. D. the rainy season begins.

04. The path ______ paved, so we were able to walk through the path. [22nd BCS] A. was B. had been C. has been D. being

05. As they waited, Rahim argued against war ______ [21st BCS] A. while his brother discusses the effects of pollution. B. while his brother discussed the effects of pollution. C. while his brother was discussing the effects of pollution. D. while his brother had discussed the effects of pollution.

06. An intensive search was conducted by the detective to locate those criminals, who- [20th BCS] A. have had escaped B. had escaped C. are escaping D. have been escaping

Primary Questions

01. কোনটি Conjunction? [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১০] A. or B. out C. very D. for

Teacher Registration Questions

01. Walk carefully lest ______ [13th NTRCA] A. you will fall B. you should stumble C. you would have fallen D. you might lose the way

Bank Questions

01. Choose appropriate word to join: 'She was waiting for a taxi. ______ She found car broken down.' [7 Banks Officer 2021] A. when B. and C. yet D. as if

02. Find the correct question tag: Let us discuss, ______ [7 Banks Officer 2021] A. can we? B. do we? C. shall we? D. don't we?

03. I hurt my leg ______ I was playing football yesterday. [5 Govt. Banks 2021] A. while B. during C. for D. in

04. Find the best linking word to join: a. 'You are celebrating the birthday'. b. Your friend is dead serious.' [Banks & FI SO 2021] A. whence B. since C. whereas D. as

05. Join two parts: 'She completed all tasks'; '______ a big surprise'. [PKB Officer 2021] A. was B. that was C. which was D. it is

06. He refused to attend the meeting ______ his illness. [Janata Bank 2020] A. on part of B. on point of C. on the ground of D. with a view to

07. The best conjunction to link is - for joining sentences: ______ [Rupali Bank 2019] A. when B. since C. otherwise D. wheather

08. We cannot process the order ______ we get a copy of the purchase order. [BSC Officer 2019] A. until B. because C. that D. when

09. ______ she reached the exam hall than the door closed. [Agrani Bank 2017] A. As sooner as B. No sooner had C. As soon as D. No sooner

10. His fever is ______ to ignore. [Agrani Bank 2017] A. too much high B. much too high C. high to much D. so high

11. An air conditioner works in the same way ______ a refrigerator. [SIBL PO 2017] A. by B. as C. as if D. to be

12. Birds not only bring song, color, and activity to a garden ______ are vitally needed by plants. [SIBL PO 2017] A. but also B. and C. as well as D. an they

13. Complete the sentence. He talks as if ______. [BRDB Asst. Officer 2012] A. he was mad B. he were mad C. he had been mad D. he is mad

14. After it was repaired, it ______ again. [Pubali Bank 2012] A. ran perfect B. could run perfect C. run perfect D. ran perfectly

15. They are very kind to me. They treat me ______ their own son. [Pubali Bank 2012] A. like I am B. as if I were C. as if I am D. as if I are

16. My uncle arrived while I ______ the dinner. [Standard Bank 2012] A. would cook B. had cooked C. cook D. was cooking

PSC & Other Exam Questions

01. He could not win but learnt a lot. Which parts of speech is the word 'but'? [BREB 2024] A. an adverb B. a verb C. an adjective D. a conjunction

02. Run fast or you will miss the train. Here 'or' is- [Health Dept 2024] A. adverb B. preposition C. interjection D. conjunction

03. Which one is Conjunction? [Biman Bangladesh 2023] A. or B. very C. out D. for

04. Choose the correct conjunction to combine the sentences: We won the war ______ It costs us millions of lives: [Various Ministries 2022] A. as if B. though C. until D. since

05. ______ going to office, I met an accident. [Health Ministry 2022] A. When B. On C. While D. Behind

06. Choose the correct linking word: He wasn't able to finish his work ______ he tried as hard as he could. [Education Ministry 2022] A. if B. besides C. but D. even though

07. She had hardly seen her mother ______ she stopped crying. [BSCIC 2019] A. then B. than C. when D. so

08. They arrived ______ we were watching TV. [Labour Ministry 2019] A. as soon as B. because C. so that D. while

09. To complete the sentence, 'Maruf likes orange, ______ he does not like apple.' [Foreign Ministry 2019] A. as B. but C. after D. so

10. Fill in the blank: No sooner had I seen the bird ______ it flew away. [Various Ministries 2019] A. than B. when C. just D. after

11. Scarcely had the game started ______ the doorbell rang. [Cultural Affairs 2011] A. than B. if C. then D. when

12. He could not win but learned a lot. Which parts of speech is the word 'but'? [Film Dept 2011] A. An adjective B. An adverb C. A verb D. A conjunction

13. He is poor but honest. In this sentence which is a conjunction? [Govt. High School 2019] A. poor B. honest C. but D. he

14. He found the gold coin ______ the floor. [Defence Ministry 2018] A. as he had cleaned B. while he cleans C. which he is cleaning D. while cleaning

15. I was waiting for Ushoshi ______ she never came. [Senior Staff Nurse 2018] A. but B. while C. and D. as

16. They suffered much ______ tornado had hit their village. [CGDF 2018] A. until B. since C. as if D. let alone

17. ______ glass is, for all practical purposes, a solid, its molecular structure is that of a liquid. [BREB 2018] A. Because B. Since C. Although D. If

18. ______ they met us nor we met them. [Public Health Eng 2018] A. Nor B. Neither C. If D. Either

19. ______ the situation infuriated him, he did his best to hide his anger. [CGDF 2017] A. Because B. Though C. As D. Since

20. The hybrid cars have ______ the features of a luxury car but also the efficiency of using less fuel than the normal cars. [CGDF 2017] A. That B. in addition C. all D. not only

21. He advised us ______ we could encourage the children. [BBS 2017] A. so that B. that C. so D. as

22. 'By the end of the day we were tired but happy.' The underlined word is- [PWD 2017] A. a preposition B. an adjective C. a conjunction D. an adverb

23. Identify the appropriate conjunction: The common man is ______ rich ______ famous. [Railway 2017] A. but; and B. not only; but also C. either, or D. neither; nor

24. We hurried ______ we should miss the train. [ICT 2017] A. or B. otherwise C. lest D. than

25. Would you be so kind ______ to keep me informed? [ICT 2017] A. that B. enough C. as D. much

26. Hurry up ______ you will be late. [Nursing 2017] A. and B. but C. though D. or

27. The girl is running ______ she should miss the train. [LGRD 2017] A. fast B. or C. unless D. lest

28. In which sentence 'that' is used as a conjunction? [Foreign Ministry 2017] A. That is what I want. B. What is that noise? C. The evil that men do remains after them. D. He works hard that he may succeed.

29. Nobody ______ Alam knew the way. [Railway 2016] A. without B. but C. that D. beside

31. Karim is tall, ______ Rahim is taller. [Postal 2016] A. while B. so C. but D. as

32. 'Neither she nor her brother ______ present yesterday. [Railway 2024] A. were B. was C. have been D. is

33. In the sentence "He is taller than I."- the underlined word is a/an- [Various Ministries 2016] A. Adjective B. Noun C. Preposition D. Conjunction

ANSWERS & EXPLANATIONS

BCS Answers

01. Ans: A ব্যাখ্যা: 'But' শব্দটি এখানে দুটি বাক্য বা শব্দকে যুক্ত করেছে, তাই এটি Conjunction। যেমন: He is poor but honest.

02. Ans: C

ব্যাখ্যা: 'Provided' এখানে 'if' (যদি) অর্থে ব্যবহৃত হয়েছে এবং দুটি ক্লজকে যুক্ত করেছে, তাই এটি Conjunction।

03. Ans: A ব্যাখ্যা: "Even as" (যখন) একটি conjunction phrase যা দুটি ঘটনাকে যুক্ত করছে। "Even as harvesting was going on, the rainy season began."

04. Ans: B

ব্যাখ্যা: "The path had been paved" (Past Perfect Passive), so we were able to walk.

05. Ans: C ব্যাখ্যা: "While" এর পরে সাধারণত Continuous tense ব্যবহৃত হয়। "While his brother was discussing..." (Past Continuous).

06. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: "who had escaped". এটি Past Perfect tense হবে কারণ detective খোঁজার আগেই তারা পালিয়েছিল।

Primary Answers

01. Ans: A

ব্যাখ্যা: 'Or' একটি Conjunction যা বিকল্প নির্দেশ করে।

Teacher Registration Answers

01. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: 'Lest' এর পরে subject + should/might + verb এর base form বসে। তাই "you should stumble" সঠিক।

Bank Answers

01. Ans: A ব্যাখ্যা: "She found..." বাক্যটি পূর্বের অংশের সাথে 'when' (যখন) দ্বারা যুক্ত হলে অর্থপূর্ণ হয়। "When she was waiting..."

02. Ans: C ব্যাখ্যা: 'Let us' (Let's) থাকলে Tag question এ "shall we?" হয়।

03. Ans: A ব্যাখ্যা: "While" এর পর continuous tense হয়। "While I was playing..."

04. Ans: C ব্যাখ্যা: 'Whereas' বৈপরীত্য বা তুলনা বুঝাতে ব্যবহৃত হয়। "You are celebrating... whereas your friend is dead serious."

05. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: "She completed all tasks; that was a big surprise." (Relative clause or demonstrative connecting ideas).

06. Ans: C

ব্যাখ্যা: "On the ground of" অর্থ কারণে/ভিত্তিতে।

07. Ans: A

ব্যাখ্যা: সাধারণত দুটি ঘটনা যুক্ত করতে 'when' ব্যবহৃত হয়।

08. Ans: A

ব্যাখ্যা: 'Until' (যতক্ষণ না) শর্ত বুঝাতে ব্যবহৃত হয়েছে।

09. Ans: B

ব্যাখ্যা: "No sooner had... than..." স্ট্রাকচারটি ব্যবহৃত হয়।

10. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: "Much too high" (adjective এর আগে much too বসে)। "Too much" noun এর আগে বসে।

11. Ans: B

ব্যাখ্যা: "In the same way as" - এটি একটি তুলনামূলক phrase।

12. Ans: A

ব্যাখ্যা: "Not only... but also" কো-রিলেটিভ কনজাংশন।

13. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: 'As if' এর আগে Present tense থাকলে পরে Past indefinite (unreal past) হয়। "He talks as if he were mad."

14. Ans: D ব্যাখ্যা: "Ran perfectly" (Adverb modifies verb). এখানে Conjunction এর ব্যবহার নেই, তবে প্রশ্নটি এই সেকশনে ছিল।

15. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: 'As if' এর পরে 'were' বসে (unreal comparison)। "As if I were their own son."

16. Ans: D ব্যাখ্যা: 'While' এর পরে Past Continuous tense বসে। "While I was cooking".

PSC & Other Exam Answers

01. Ans: D

ব্যাখ্যা: 'But' এখানে দুটি ক্লজকে যুক্ত করেছে, তাই এটি Conjunction।

02. Ans: D

ব্যাখ্যা: 'Or' দুটি বাক্যকে যুক্ত করেছে (Run fast... you will miss...), তাই এটি Conjunction।

03. Ans: A

ব্যাখ্যা: 'Or' হলো Conjunction।

04. Ans: B

ব্যাখ্যা: 'Though' (যদিও) দুটি বিপরীতধর্মী বাক্যকে যুক্ত করতে ব্যবহৃত হয়।

05. Ans: C

ব্যাখ্যা: "While going to office..." ('While' + verb-ing)।

06. Ans: D

ব্যাখ্যা: 'Even though' (এমনকি যদিও) শক্তিশালী বৈপরীত্য বুঝাতে ব্যবহৃত হয়।

07. Ans: C ব্যাখ্যা: 'Hardly had... when...' স্ট্রাকচার। তাই 'when' বসবে।

08. Ans: D

ব্যাখ্যা: 'While' এর পর continuous tense (were watching) আছে।

09. Ans: B

ব্যাখ্যা: 'But' বিপরীতধর্মী দুটি পছন্দকে যুক্ত করেছে (likes orange but does not like apple)।

10. Ans: A

ব্যাখ্যা: 'No sooner had... than...' স্ট্রাকচার।

11. Ans: D

ব্যাখ্যা: 'Scarcely had... when...' স্ট্রাকচার।

12. Ans: D

ব্যাখ্যা: 'But' এখানে Conjunction হিসেবে ব্যবহৃত হয়েছে।

13. Ans: C

ব্যাখ্যা: 'But' হলো Conjunction।

14. Ans: D

ব্যাখ্যা: "While cleaning" (While + verb-ing)।

15. Ans: A

ব্যাখ্যা: "Waiting... but she never came" (বিপরীত ফলাফল)।

16. Ans: B

ব্যাখ্যা: 'Since' কারণ দর্শাতে ব্যবহৃত হয়েছে (Since tornado had hit...)।

17. Ans: C

ব্যাখ্যা: 'Although' (যদিও) বৈপরীত্য বুঝাতে ব্যবহৃত হয়।

18. Ans: B

ব্যাখ্যা: "Neither... nor..." স্ট্রাকচার।

19. Ans: B

ব্যাখ্যা: 'Though' (যদিও) ব্যবহৃত হবে।

20. Ans: D

ব্যাখ্যা: "Not only... but also..."।

21. Ans: A

ব্যাখ্যা: 'So that' (যাতে) উদ্দেশ্য বুঝাতে ব্যবহৃত হয়।

22. Ans: C

ব্যাখ্যা: 'But' হলো Conjunction।

23. Ans: D

ব্যাখ্যা: বাক্যের অর্থ নেতিবাচক (is neither rich nor famous), তাই "neither; nor" সঠিক।

24. Ans: C ব্যাখ্যা: 'Lest' এর পর 'should' বসে। "Lest we should miss..."।

25. Ans: C

ব্যাখ্যা: "So kind as to..." এটি একটি স্ট্রাকচার।

26. Ans: D ব্যাখ্যা: 'Or' (নতুবা) সতর্কবাণী বা বিকল্প বুঝাতে ব্যবহৃত হয়। "Hurry up or you will be late."

27. Ans: D

ব্যাখ্যা: 'Lest' এর পর 'should' বসে।

28. Ans: D ব্যাখ্যা: "He works hard that he may succeed." এখানে 'that' উদ্দেশ্যমূলক Conjunction (so that অর্থে)।

29. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: "Nobody but Alam" (আলম ছাড়া কেউ না)। এখানে 'but' Preposition বা Conjunction হিসেবে ব্যবহৃত হতে পারে, তবে সাধারণত এটিকে Preposition ধরা হয় যখন এটি 'except' অর্থ দেয়, কিন্তু কিছু গ্রামারে এটি Conjunction হিসেবেও আলোচিত হয়। প্রশ্নে অপশন অনুযায়ী 'but' সঠিক।

31. Ans: A ব্যাখ্যা: "Karim is tall, while Rahim is taller." (তুলনা বুঝাতে while ব্যবহৃত হয়)।

32. Ans: B ব্যাখ্যা: 'Neither... nor' যুক্ত বাক্যে verb নিকটবর্তী subject (her brother - singular) অনুযায়ী হয়। তাই 'was' সঠিক।

33. Ans: D

ব্যাখ্যা: 'Than' এখানে দুটি ক্লজকে তুলনা করছে (He is taller than I am), তাই এটি Conjunction।