Day 12
Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS:
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So)
1. She wanted to become a nurse, _______ she applied to
nursing school.
a) but
b) so
c) for
d) yet
Answer: b) so – Reason: Shows
cause-effect (wanted → applied).
2. The medication is effective, _______ it has side effects.
a) and
b) so
c) but
d) or
Answer: c) but – Reason:
Shows contrast (effective vs. side effects).
3. He didn't study for the exam, _______ did he get enough
sleep.
a) or
b) nor
c) so
d) yet
Answer: b) nor – Reason: Adds
a negative idea after another negative.
4. You can take the morning slot, _______ you can take the
afternoon slot.
a) nor
b) so
c) but
d) or
Answer: d) or – Reason:
Presents a choice.
5. She was exhausted, _______ she continued to study.
a) so
b) for
c) yet
d) nor
Answer: c) yet – Reason:
Shows contrast (exhausted but continued).
6. The lab results were delayed, _______ the doctor made a
decision based on symptoms.
a) yet
b) so
c) for
d) nor
Answer: a) yet – Reason:
Contrast (delayed yet made decision).
7. He must be ill, _______ he did not come to work.
a) so
b) but
c) for
d) nor
Answer: c) for – Reason:
Provides a reason (ill → didn't come).
8. The patient did not eat breakfast, _______ did he drink
water.
a) or
b) nor
c) so
d) yet
Answer: b) nor – Reason:
Extends a negative statement.
9. Study the material, _______ you will struggle on the exam.
a) and
b) nor
c) but
d) or
Answer: d) or – Reason: Shows
consequence/warning.
10. She passed the exam easily, _______
she had studied diligently.
a) so
b) for
c) but
d) yet
Answer: b) for – Reason:
Explains why she passed.
11. The nurse checked the vitals,
_______ the doctor reviewed the chart.
a) and
b) so
c) but
d) for
Answer: a) and – Reason: Adds
related information.
12. He is skilled, _______ he lacks
experience.
a) so
b) for
c) but
d) nor
Answer: c) but – Reason:
Contrasts skill with lack of experience.
13. You must arrive on time, _______
you will not be admitted.
a) and
b) nor
c) but
d) or
Answer: d) or – Reason:
Presents a negative consequence.
14. She didn't see the sign, _______
did she hear the announcement.
a) or
b) nor
c) so
d) yet
Answer: b) nor – Reason: Adds
another negative.
15. The treatment was successful,
_______ the patient recovered quickly.
a) so
b) for
c) but
d) yet
Answer: a) so – Reason: Shows
result (successful → recovered).
Subordinating
Conjunctions
(e.g., because, although, unless, so
that, when, while, after, before, if)
16. _______ she was nervous, she
performed well on the exam.
a) Because
b) Although
c) Unless
d) So that
Answer: b) Although – Reason:
Shows contrast (nervous but performed well).
17. You will not pass _______ you
complete the practice questions.
a) if
b) unless
c) because
d) so that
Answer: b) unless – Reason:
Unless = if not.
18. The nurse spoke gently _______ the
child would not be frightened.
a) because
b) although
c) so that
d) unless
Answer: c) so that – Reason:
Expresses purpose.
19. _______ the patient arrived, the
nurse completed the intake form.
a) When
b) Unless
c) Although
d) Because
Answer: a) When – Reason:
Indicates time.
20. _______ you have a fever, you
should stay home.
a) Unless
b) If
c) Whereas
d) Before
Answer: b) If – Reason:
States a condition.
21. He rested _______ the surgery was
complete.
a) after
b) before
c) until
d) while
Answer: a) after – Reason: Indicates
sequence in time.
22. _______ she is a skilled nurse, she
continues to study advanced topics.
a) Although
b) Because
c) Unless
d) So that
Answer: a) Although – Reason:
Contrast (skilled yet continues studying).
23. The doctor explained the diagnosis
_______ the patient could understand.
a) because
b) although
c) so that
d) unless
Answer: c) so that – Reason:
Purpose.
24. _______ the lab was closed, we
rescheduled the test.
a) Since
b) Unless
c) Although
d) While
Answer: a) Since – Reason:
Gives a reason.
25. She waited _______ the medication
took effect.
a) after
b) before
c) until
d) when
Answer: c) until – Reason:
Indicates waiting up to a point in time.
26. _______ the procedure was
uncomfortable, the patient remained calm.
a) Because
b) Even though
c) So that
d) Unless
Answer: b) Even though – Reason:
Contrast.
27. _______ you read the instructions,
you may make errors.
a) If
b) Unless
c) Because
d) So that
Answer: a) If – Reason:
Condition.
28. The patient was admitted _______
his fever was high.
a) because
b) although
c) unless
d) so that
Answer: a) because – Reason:
Reason.
29. _______ the nurse was explaining
the procedure, the patient listened carefully.
a) When
b) While
c) After
d) Before
Answer: b) While – Reason:
Simultaneous actions.
30. _______ you practice daily, you
will not improve.
a) If
b) Unless
c) Because
d) So that
Answer: b) Unless – Reason:
Unless = if not.
Correlative
Conjunctions
(both/and, either/or, neither/nor,
not only/but also, whether/or, as/as, such/that)
31. She is _______ a nurse _______ a
researcher.
a) either / or
b) neither / nor
c) both / and
d) whether / or
Answer: c) both / and – Reason:
Includes two professions.
32. _______ the instructor _______ the
students agreed on the answer.
a) Either / or
b) Both / and
c) Neither / nor
d) Whether / or
Answer: c) Neither / nor – Reason:
No one agreed (negative).
33. He _______ passed the exam _______
scored in the top percentile.
a) either / or
b) neither / nor
c) both / and
d) not only / but also
Answer: d) not only / but also – Reason:
Emphasizes two achievements.
34. You can _______ take the exam
online _______ at a testing center.
a) both / and
b) neither / nor
c) either / or
d) not only / but also
Answer: c) either / or – Reason:
Presents a choice.
35. _______ the nurse _______ the
doctor was available.
a) Either / or
b) Both / and
c) Neither / nor
d) Whether / or
Answer: a) Either / or – Reason:
One of two was available.
36. The second test was _______
difficult _______ the first.
a) as / as
b) both / and
c) either / or
d) not only / but also
Answer: a) as / as – Reason:
Shows equality.
37. She is _______ a licensed nurse
_______ a certified phlebotomist.
a) either / or
b) both / and
c) whether / or
d) not only / but also
Answer: b) both / and – Reason:
Holds two credentials.
38. He wasn't sure _______ to wait
_______ to leave.
a) both / and
b) either / or
c) neither / nor
d) whether / or
Answer: d) whether / or – Reason:
Expresses doubt/choice.
39. It was _______ a hard question
_______ many got it wrong.
a) as / as
b) such / that
c) both / and
d) not only / but also
Answer: b) such / that – Reason:
Shows cause-effect with intensity.
40. _______ you pass _______ fail, you
should be proud of your effort.
a) Either / or
b) Whether / or
c) Both / and
d) Neither / nor
Answer: b) Whether / or – Reason:
Shows both possibilities.
Mixed
Conjunction Questions (Tense & Usage Combined)
41. Identify the correct sentence:
a) She was late so she missed the first ten questions.
b) She was late, so she missed the first ten questions.
c) She was late, but she missed the first ten questions.
d) She was late, for she missed the first ten questions.
Answer: b) She was late, so she
missed the first ten questions.
Reason: Comma needed before "so" (FANBOYS rule);
"so" shows result correctly.
42. Identify the correct sentence:
a) Because she studied hard she passed easily.
b) Because she studied hard, she passed easily.
c) She passed easily because she studied hard,
d) Because she studied hard, but she passed easily.
Answer: b) Because she studied hard,
she passed easily.
Reason: Subordinate clause beginning with "because" needs a
comma when it comes first.
43. Identify the error: Neither the nurse or the doctor was
available.
a) "Neither" should be "Either"
b) "or" should be "nor"
c) "was" should be "were"
d) No error
Answer: b) "or" should be
"nor"
Reason: Correlative pair is "neither...nor."
44. Identify the error: He is both smart and he works hard.
a) "both" should be "either"
b) Missing comma
c) Lack of parallel structure
d) No error
Answer: c) Lack of parallel structure
Reason: Should be "both smart and hardworking" (adjective +
adjective).
45. Identify the correct sentence:
a) Unless you study, you will not pass.
b) Unless you study, you will pass.
c) You will pass unless you study.
d) You will not pass if you study.
Answer: a) Unless you study, you
will not pass.
Reason: "Unless" = "if not"; logical.
46. Identify the correct sentence:
a) The nurse checked the vitals, so the doctor reviewed the chart.
b) The nurse checked the vitals, and the doctor reviewed the chart.
c) The nurse checked the vitals, for the doctor reviewed the chart.
d) The nurse checked the vitals, yet the doctor reviewed the chart.
Answer: b) The nurse checked the
vitals, and the doctor reviewed the chart.
Reason: "And" simply adds information; "so" implies
cause-effect which isn't stated.
47. Choose the correct sentence:
a) Not only did she finish early but also she reviewed her answers.
b) Not only did she finish early, but she also reviewed her answers.
c) Not only she finished early but also she reviewed.
d) Not only finished she early but also reviewed she.
Answer: b) Not only did she finish
early, but she also reviewed her answers.
Reason: Standard correlative structure with subject-verb inversion after
"not only."
48. Identify the error: The patient wanted to go home, for
the doctor advised staying.
a) "for" should be "but"
b) "wanted" should be "wants"
c) Missing comma
d) No error
Answer: a) "for" should be
"but"
Reason: Contrast (wanted to go home vs. doctor advised staying) –
"for" gives a reason, not contrast.
49. Choose the correct sentence:
a) The patient was resting when the nurse enters the room.
b) The patient rested when the nurse was entering the room.
c) The patient was resting when the nurse entered the room.
d) The patient rests when the nurse entered the room.
Answer: c) The patient was resting
when the nurse entered the room.
Reason: Past continuous (was resting) interrupted by simple past
(entered).
50. Choose the correct sentence:
a) After she ate dinner, she had left the house.
b) After she had eaten dinner, she left the house.
c) After she eats dinner, she left the house.
d) After she was eating dinner, she left the house.
Answer: b) After she had eaten
dinner, she left the house.
Reason: Past perfect for the earlier action (eating) before leaving
(simple past).
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