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Conjunctions for IBPS PO Prelims: Complete Guide with 40+ Practice Questions

Conjunctions for IBPS PO Prelims: Complete Guide with 40+ Practice Questions

IBPS PO English: Master Conjunctions with 15 Advanced Rules, Sentence Connectors, Error Detection Tricks, and 40+ Practice Questions for 90% Accuracy

📘 Table of Contents

  1. Introduction — IBPS PO में Conjunctions का महत्व
  2. Types of Conjunctions — Coordinating, Subordinating, Correlative
  3. 15 Advanced Rules of Conjunctions (IBPS PO Level)
    • Rules 1-5: Correlative Conjunctions (Neither/Nor, Either/Or)
    • Rules 6-10: Subordinating Conjunctions (Although, Because, Unless)
    • Rules 11-15: Advanced Connectors & Parallelism
  4. IBPS PO Prelims Strategy — Speed + Accuracy = 90%
  5. Speed Tricks — 20-Second Error Detection Shortcuts
  6. 10 Sample Questions (Solved with Detailed Explanations)
  7. 40+ Practice Questions (Topic-wise)
  8. Common Mistakes IBPS PO Aspirants Make
  9. Download Practice Sets (PDF)
  10. Suggested Next Reads

Introduction — IBPS PO में Conjunctions का महत्व

IBPS PO Prelims में English Language section में 30 questions, 30 marks होते हैं। समय सिर्फ 20 मिनट मिलता है। IBPS PO, सभी bank exams में सबसे competitive है। यहाँ accuracy 85-90% चाहिए, और speed भी बहुत जरूरी है।

📊 IBPS PO vs Other Exams – Difficulty Comparison

Exam English Difficulty Conjunctions Weightage Question Pattern
IBPS Clerk ⭐⭐ (Easy) 5-6 questions Direct rules, basic level
SBI Clerk ⭐⭐⭐ (Moderate) 6-7 questions Mixed – direct + application
IBPS PO ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Moderate-High) 8-10 questions Speed + concept based, sentence connectors
SBI PO ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (High) 10-12 questions Tricky, application based, high-level connectors

✅ IBPS PO की खासियत: यहाँ conjunctions से 8-10 questions आते हैं। Error detection, fill in the blanks, sentence improvement, और sentence connectors (paragraph completion) — सभी में conjunctions का use होता है।

इस article में हम Conjunctions के 15 advanced rules को detail में समझेंगे, sentence connectors को master करेंगे, और 40+ practice questions के साथ practice करेंगे।

⚡ Quick Summary – IBPS PO के लिए Conjunctions

  • कुल Types: 3 — Coordinating, Subordinating, Correlative
  • IBPS PO Weightage: 8-10 questions सीधे इस topic पर
  • Difficulty Level: Moderate to High (तैयारी अच्छी होनी चाहिए)
  • Time per Question: 20-25 seconds (बहुत fast होना पड़ेगा)
  • Target: 25-27 questions attempt करो, 23-25 सही करो = 85%+ accuracy
  • Practice Questions: इस article में 40+ questions दिए गए हैं

Types of Conjunctions — Coordinating, Subordinating, Correlative

Conjunctions के मुख्य 3 types होते हैं। IBPS PO के लिए तीनों को detail में समझना जरूरी है:

Type क्या है? Common Conjunctions Example
Coordinating
(FANBOYS) 		Equal importance वाले clauses को जोड़ते हैं For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So I wanted to go, but I was tired.
Subordinating Main clause को dependent clause से जोड़ते हैं Because, Although, If, Unless, While, Since, As, Until Although it rained, we went out.
Correlative Pairs में use होते हैं Either…or, Neither…nor, Both…and, Not only…but also, Whether…or Neither the manager nor his assistant came.

⚡ FANBOYS Trick – Coordinating Conjunctions याद रखने का आसान तरीका

F = For | A = And | N = Nor | B = But | O = Or | Y = Yet | S = So

ये सात conjunctions हैं। इन्हें याद रखना बहुत आसान है — FANBOYS!

15 Advanced Rules of Conjunctions (IBPS PO Level)

यहाँ 15 important rules दिए जा रहे हैं जो IBPS PO Prelims में बार-बार पूछे जाते हैं:

Rule 1: Neither/Nor — Singular/Plular Agreement

Rule: “Neither X nor Y” — verb Y (nearest subject) के according लगती है।

Examples:
✅ Neither the manager nor his assistants are present.
✅ Neither the assistants nor the manager is present.
❌ Neither the manager nor his assistants is present. (गलत)

Rule 2: Either/Or — Verb Agreement

Rule: “Either X or Y” — verb Y (nearest subject) के according लगती है।

Examples:
✅ Either the teacher or the students are responsible.
✅ Either the students or the teacher is responsible.

Rule 3: Not only…but also — Parallelism is Important

Rule: “Not only” और “but also” के बाद same grammatical structure आना चाहिए।

Examples:
✅ She is not only beautiful but also intelligent. (adjective + adjective)
✅ He not only speaks English but also writes it. (verb + verb)
❌ She is not only beautiful but also has intelligence. (structure mismatch – गलत)

Rule 4: Both…and — Always Plural Verb

Rule: “Both X and Y” हमेशा plural verb लेता है।

Examples:
✅ Both Ram and Shyam are guilty.
✅ Both the teacher and the student have arrived.
❌ Both Ram and Shyam is guilty. (गलत)

Rule 5: Whether…or — Used for Alternatives

Rule: “Whether…or” दो alternatives के बीच choice दिखाने के लिए use होता है।

Examples:
✅ I don’t know whether he will come or not.
✅ Whether you like it or not, you have to do it.

Rule 6: Although/Though — Followed by a Clause

Rule: “Although” और “though” के बाद clause आता है। “But” का use न करें।

Examples:
✅ Although he worked hard, he failed.
❌ Although he worked hard, but he failed. (गलत – although और but एक साथ नहीं आते)

Rule 7: Because vs Because of

Rule: “Because” + clause (subject + verb), “Because of” + noun/gerund.

Examples:
✅ He failed because he didn’t study. (clause)
✅ He failed because of his laziness. (noun)
❌ He failed because of he didn’t study. (गलत)

Rule 8: Unless — Negative Meaning Already Included

Rule: “Unless” का मतलब है “if not”. इसके साथ “not” का use न करें।

Examples:
✅ You will fail unless you study.
❌ You will fail unless you do not study. (गलत – double negative)

Rule 9: Lest — Should के साथ Use होता है

Rule: “Lest” का मतलब है “ऐसा न हो कि”। इसके साथ “should” use होता है, “not” नहीं।

Examples:
✅ Walk carefully lest you should fall.
❌ Walk carefully lest you not fall. (गलत)

Rule 10: Until/Till — Time के लिए

Rule: “Until” और “till” time के लिए use होते हैं। “Unless” condition के लिए।

Examples:
✅ Wait here until I return. (time)
✅ You won’t pass unless you work hard. (condition)

Rule 11: As long as/Provided that — Conditions

Rule: ये conjunctions condition दिखाने के लिए use होते हैं।

Examples:
✅ You can go out as long as you finish your homework.
✅ I will come provided that you invite me.

Rule 12: So…that vs Such…that

Rule: “So” + adjective/adverb, “Such” + noun phrase.

Examples:
✅ It was so hot that we couldn’t go out. (so + adjective)
✅ It was such a hot day that we couldn’t go out. (such + noun phrase)

Rule 13: No sooner…than — Past Perfect के साथ

Rule: “No sooner…than” के साथ Past Perfect + Simple Past use होता है।

Examples:
✅ No sooner had I reached the station than the train left.
❌ No sooner did I reach than the train left. (गलत – past perfect चाहिए)

Rule 14: Hardly/Scarcely…when/before

Rule: “Hardly/Scarcely” के साथ Past Perfect + “when/before” + Simple Past.

Examples:
✅ Hardly had I left the house when it started raining.
✅ Scarcely had he arrived before the meeting began.

Rule 15: While vs When — Understanding the Difference

Rule: “While” for ongoing actions (longer duration), “When” for short/instant actions.

Examples:
✅ While I was sleeping, the phone rang.
✅ I was sleeping when the phone rang.

IBPS PO Prelims Strategy — Speed + Accuracy = 90%

IBPS PO Prelims में English section के लिए 20 minutes मिलते हैं। यहाँ है smart strategy:

📊 Question Distribution & Time Allocation

Question Type No. of Questions Difficulty Time Strategy
Fill in the Blanks 5 Easy-Moderate 20-25 sec Round 1 – पहले करो
Error Detection 5-6 Moderate 25-30 sec Round 1 – पहले करो
Sentence Improvement 5 Moderate-Hard 30 sec Round 2 – बाद में
Sentence Connectors
(Paragraph Completion)		 5 Hard 35-40 sec Round 2 – बाद में
Cloze Test 5-7 Moderate 30 sec Round 2 – बाद में
Reading Comprehension 7-8 Moderate-Hard 5-6 min Round 3 – अगर time बचे

🎯 IBPS PO Attempt Strategy

Step 1 (First 6 minutes): Fill in the Blanks (5) + Error Detection (5-6) = 10-11 questions fix करो। Conjunctions के ये सवाल सबसे पक्के होते हैं।

Step 2 (Next 7 minutes): Sentence Improvement (5) + Sentence Connectors (5) = 10 questions। Sentence connectors में conjunctions की अच्छी समझ चाहिए।

Step 3 (Last 7 minutes): Cloze Test (5-7) करो। अगर time बचे तो Reading Comprehension।

💡 Important: IBPS PO में speed बहुत जरूरी है। हर सवाल पर 20-30 seconds से ज्यादा मत लगाओ। जो नहीं आता, skip करो और बाद में आना।

Speed Tricks — 20-Second Error Detection Shortcuts

⚡ Trick 1: Neither/Nor — Nearest Subject Rule

Rule: Neither X nor Y — verb Y (nearest) के according। जल्दी से nearest subject ढूंढो और verb match करो।

Example: “Neither the teacher nor the students was/were present.” → students (plural) → were.

⚡ Trick 2: Not only…but also — Structure Match करो

Rule: “Not only” और “but also” के बाद same form होना चाहिए।

Example: “She is not only beautiful but also intelligent/has intelligence” → intelligent (adjective) correct.

⚡ Trick 3: Although/Though — “But” नहीं आएगा

Rule: Although/Though के साथ but का use मत करो।

Example: “Although he worked hard, but/and/so he failed” → but हटाओ।

⚡ Trick 4: Unless — “Not” नहीं आएगा

Rule: Unless का मतलब if not है। दोबारा not मत लगाओ।

Example: “Unless you do not/work hard” → do not हटाओ।

⚡ Trick 5: No sooner…than — Inversion + Past Perfect

Rule: No sooner + had + subject + V3 + than + subject + V2.

Example: “No sooner did he reach/ had he reached than the train left” → had he reached correct.

10 Sample Questions (Solved with Detailed Explanations)

IBPS PO Prelims pattern पर based ये 10 sample questions practice करें:

Question 1: Error Detection Medium

Directions: Find the error in the sentence.

No sooner did the bell ring when the students rushed out.

A. No sooner
B. did the bell ring
C. when
D. the students rushed out
E. No error

✅ Answer: C. when

Explanation: “No sooner” के साथ “than” use होता है, “when” नहीं।

Correct Sentence: No sooner had the bell rung than the students rushed out.

Question 2: Fill in the Blanks Medium

Directions: Choose the correct conjunction.

___ he was tired, he continued working.

A. Because
B. Although
C. So
D. Therefore

✅ Answer: B. Although

Explanation: “Although” shows contrast — थका हुआ था, फिर भी काम किया।

Question 3: Sentence Connectors Hard

Directions: Choose the best connector to complete the paragraph.

Rohan worked very hard for the exam. _____, he could not clear it.

A. Moreover
B. Consequently
C. However
D. Furthermore

✅ Answer: C. However

Explanation: पहला sentence positive (hard work), दूसरा negative (could not clear) — contrast दिखाने के लिए “however” correct है।

Question 4: Error Detection Medium

Directions: Find the error in the sentence.

Neither the manager nor his assistants was present at the meeting.

A. Neither the manager
B. nor his assistants
C. was present
D. at the meeting
E. No error

✅ Answer: C. was present

Explanation: Nearest subject “assistants” (plural) → “were” चाहिए।

Correct Sentence: Neither the manager nor his assistants were present.

Question 5: Sentence Improvement Medium

Directions: Improve the underlined part.

He is not only intelligent but also has good communication skills.

A. not only intelligent but also good
B. not only intelligent but also has
C. not only intelligent but also having
D. No improvement

✅ Answer: A. not only intelligent but also good

Explanation: Parallelism — “intelligent” (adjective) के बाद “good” (adjective) चाहिए।

Question 6: Fill in the Blanks Hard

Directions: Choose the correct conjunction.

You will not succeed ___ you work hard.

A. unless
B. until
C. if
D. because

✅ Answer: A. unless

Explanation: “Unless” = if not. “You will not succeed if you do not work hard” → “unless you work hard”

Question 7: Error Detection Hard

Directions: Find the error in the sentence.

Hardly had he left the office then his phone started ringing.

A. Hardly had he left
B. the office
C. then
D. his phone started ringing
E. No error

✅ Answer: C. then

Explanation: “Hardly” के साथ “when” use होता है, “then” नहीं।

Correct Sentence: Hardly had he left the office when his phone started ringing.

Question 8: Sentence Connectors Hard

Directions: Choose the best connector to complete the paragraph.

The company’s profits increased by 40% this year. _____, they decided to give bonuses to all employees.

A. However
B. Nevertheless
C. Consequently
D. On the contrary

✅ Answer: C. Consequently

Explanation: पहला sentence cause (profits increased), दूसरा effect (bonuses given) — “consequently” result दिखाता है।

Question 9: Error Detection Medium

Directions: Find the error in the sentence.

Because of he was ill, he could not attend the meeting.

A. Because of
B. he was ill
C. he could not attend
D. the meeting
E. No error

✅ Answer: A. Because of

Explanation: “Because of” + noun, “Because” + clause. यहाँ clause है → “Because” use करें।

Correct Sentence: Because he was ill, he could not attend the meeting.

Question 10: Sentence Improvement Hard

Directions: Improve the underlined part.

Although he worked hard, but he failed.

A. Although he worked hard, but he failed
B. Although he worked hard, yet he failed
C. Although he worked hard, he failed
D. No improvement

✅ Answer: C. Although he worked hard, he failed

Explanation: “Although” और “but” एक साथ use नहीं होते।

40+ Practice Questions (Topic-wise)

📝 Total 40+ Practice Questions for IBPS PO

📚 Set 1: Correlative Conjunctions (15 Questions)

Directions: Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

  1. Neither the manager nor his assistants ___ present. (is/are)
  2. Either you or I ___ going. (am/is/are)
  3. Both Ram and Shyam ___ guilty. (is/are)
  4. She is not only beautiful but also ___. (intelligent/has intelligence)
  5. ___ you like it ___ not, you have to do it. (Whether/or, Either/or)
  6. Neither the food nor the drinks ___ served. (was/were)
  7. Either the paintings or the sculpture ___ valuable. (is/are)
  8. Both the teacher and the student ___ arrived. (has/have)
  9. He not only speaks English but also ___ it. (write/writes)
  10. Neither the proposal nor the suggestions ___ accepted. (was/were)
  11. Either the car or the bikes ___ for sale. (is/are)
  12. Both honesty and hard work ___ important. (is/are)
  13. Neither the money nor the jewels ___ found. (was/were)
  14. She is both talented and ___. (hardworking/works hard)
  15. Either the principal or the teachers ___ speaking. (is/are)
📌 Click for Answers
  1. are
  2. am
  3. are
  4. intelligent
  5. Whether, or
  6. were
  7. is
  8. have
  9. writes
  10. were
  11. are
  12. are
  13. were
  14. hardworking
  15. are

📚 Set 2: Subordinating Conjunctions (15 Questions)

Directions: Fill in the blanks with appropriate conjunctions.

  1. ___ he was tired, he continued working. (Although/Because)
  2. You will not pass ___ you work hard. (unless/until)
  3. He failed ___ he didn’t study. (because/because of)
  4. Wait here ___ I return. (until/unless)
  5. ___ it rained, we went out. (Although/Because)
  6. He couldn’t attend the meeting ___ his illness. (because/because of)
  7. I was sleeping ___ the phone rang. (while/when)
  8. ___ I was cooking, he was watching TV. (While/When)
  9. You can go out ___ you finish your homework. (as long as/unless)
  10. Walk carefully ___ you should fall. (lest/unless)
  11. I will come ___ you invite me. (provided that/although)
  12. ___ he is rich, he is not happy. (Although/Because)
  13. He spoke ___ softly ___ nobody could hear. (so…that/such…that)
  14. It was ___ a hot day ___ we couldn’t go out. (so…that/such…that)
  15. ___ he had no money, he bought a car. (Although/Because)
📌 Click for Answers
  1. Although
  2. unless
  3. because
  4. until
  5. Although
  6. because of
  7. when
  8. While
  9. as long as
  10. lest
  11. provided that
  12. Although
  13. so, that
  14. such, that
  15. Although

📚 Set 3: Sentence Connectors (10 Questions)

Directions: Choose the best connector to complete the paragraph.

  1. He studied very hard. _____, he topped the exam. (However/Consequently/Moreover)
  2. The traffic was terrible. _____, we reached on time. (Therefore/Nevertheless/Furthermore)
  3. She is intelligent. _____, she is hardworking. (But/Moreover/However)
  4. The company lost money. _____, they did not fire anyone. (Consequently/Nevertheless/So)
  5. He is honest. _____, everyone trusts him. (However/Therefore/But)
  6. The product is expensive. _____, it is of high quality. (So/Therefore/Nevertheless)
  7. She didn’t study. _____, she failed. (Consequently/However/Moreover)
  8. The hotel was cheap. _____, it was very clean. (But/Moreover/Nevertheless)
  9. He is lazy. _____, his brother is hardworking. (Therefore/In contrast/Consequently)
  10. The weather was bad. _____, we decided to stay home. (However/Therefore/Moreover)
📌 Click for Answers
  1. Consequently
  2. Nevertheless
  3. Moreover
  4. Nevertheless
  5. Therefore
  6. Nevertheless
  7. Consequently
  8. Moreover
  9. In contrast
  10. Therefore

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💡 Practice Strategy for IBPS PO

  • रोज 20-25 questions solve करो – Consistency is the key to mastery
  • हर सवाल को 30 seconds में solve करने की practice करो – Speed building is essential for exam
  • Fixed expressions को रोज याद करो – 15-20 expressions daily revision
  • Banking terminology पर विशेष ध्यान दो – IBPS PO में banking context के questions आते हैं

Common Mistakes IBPS PO Aspirants Make

❌ Mistake 1: No sooner…than में “than” की जगह “when” use करना

Wrong: No sooner did he arrive when the train left.
Correct: No sooner had he arrived than the train left.

❌ Mistake 2: Although/Though के साथ “but” use करना

Wrong: Although he worked hard, but he failed.
Correct: Although he worked hard, he failed.

❌ Mistake 3: Not only…but also में parallelism break करना

Wrong: She is not only beautiful but also has intelligence.
Correct: She is not only beautiful but also intelligent.

❌ Mistake 4: Unless के साथ “not” use करना

Wrong: Unless you do not work hard, you will fail.
Correct: Unless you work hard, you will fail.

❌ Mistake 5: Because of के साथ clause use करना

Wrong: He failed because of he was lazy.
Correct: He failed because he was lazy OR because of his laziness.

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Conclusion

IBPS PO Prelims में Conjunctions एक ऐसा topic है जो आपके English score को बहुत प्रभावित कर सकता है। इस article में हमने cover किया:

  • 3 types of conjunctions — Coordinating, Subordinating, Correlative
  • 15 advanced rules with examples and explanations
  • IBPS PO की smart attempt strategy for 90% accuracy
  • 5 speed tricks to solve questions in 20 seconds
  • 10 sample questions with detailed solutions
  • 40+ practice questions topic-wise

🎯 Final Words for IBPS PO Aspirants

Remember: IBPS PO में English section में 30 questions होते हैं। Conjunctions से 8-10 questions आते हैं। Conjunctions की अच्छी समझ होने पर:

  • Error detection में 5-6 questions पक्के होंगे
  • Fill in the blanks में 3-4 questions आसानी से होंगे
  • Sentence connectors में 4-5 questions सही होंगे

Practice regularly, focus on accuracy, and you’ll score 25+ in English section!

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