Conjunctions

10 Grade 6 English questions on Conjunctions, with worked marking schemes. 10 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Either Maina _______ Otieno will lead the group.

   A. and

   B. but

   C. nor

   D. or

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   She studied hard _______ she passed the exam.

   A. although

   B. so

   C. because

   D. but

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   _______ it was cold, the children went out to play.

   A. Because

   B. Since

   C. So

   D. Although

   (1 mark)

   Marking scheme

   D. 'Although' shows concession/contrast

4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Which is the correct form: "Neither she _______ he was present."

   A. and

   B. but

   C. nor

   D. or

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   We will go to the park _______ it does not rain.

   A. because

   B. if

   C. but

   D. although

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Which word correctly fills: "I will come _______ it rains."

   A. whether

   B. if

   C. even if

   D. unless

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Which word correctly fills: "She speaks English _______ French."

   A. A and C

   B. as well

   C. also

   D. and

   (1 mark)

   Marking scheme

   A. Both 'and' and 'as well as' are correct

8. Question 8

   1 mark

   _______ the rain, we continued with the match.

   A. Because of

   B. Due to

   C. Despite

   D. Since

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   "I will come _______ it rains or not."

   A. if

   B. whether

   C. because

   D. unless

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    I wanted to go outside _______ it was raining.

    A. but

    B. and

    C. so

    D. because

    (1 mark)

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