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Complete Conjunctions Guide for SBI Clerk: 60+ Practice Questions

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Complete Conjunctions Guide for SBI Clerk Prelims: 60+ Practice Questions with Detailed Explanations

Complete Conjunctions Guide for SBI Clerk Prelims: 60+ Practice Questions with Detailed Explanations

SBI Clerk English: Master Conjunctions with 12 Important Rules, 60+ Practice Questions, Sentence Connectors, and Hindi Explanations for 85% Accuracy

Introduction — SBI Clerk में Conjunctions का महत्व

SBI Clerk Prelims में English Language section में 30 questions, 30 marks होते हैं। समय सिर्फ 20 मिनट मिलता है। SBI Clerk, IBPS Clerk से थोड़ा मुश्किल होता है, लेकिन SBI PO से आसान। यानी difficulty level IBPS Clerk और SBI PO के बीच में है।

📊 SBI Clerk 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) 6-8 questions Mixed – direct + application
IBPS PO ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Moderate-High) 8-10 questions Speed + concept based
SBI PO ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (High) 10-12 questions Tricky, application based

✅ SBI Clerk की खासियत: यहाँ conjunctions से 6-8 questions आते हैं। Error detection, fill in the blanks, sentence improvement, और sentence connectors — सभी में conjunctions का use होता है।

इस article में हम Conjunctions को complete detail में समझेंगे, 12 important rules सीखेंगे, sentence connectors master करेंगे, और 60+ practice questions के साथ practice करेंगे।

⚡ Quick Summary – SBI Clerk के लिए Conjunctions

  • कुल Types: 3 — Coordinating, Subordinating, Correlative
  • SBI Clerk Weightage: 6-8 questions directly or indirectly related
  • Difficulty Level: Moderate (IBPS Clerk से थोड़ा मुश्किल)
  • Time per Question: 25-35 seconds
  • Target: 25-27 questions attempt करो, 22-24 सही करो = 85%+ accuracy
  • Practice Questions: इस article में 60+ questions दिए गए हैं

Conjunctions क्या होते हैं? (Complete Overview)

Conjunction का मतलब है “जोड़ने वाला शब्द”। Conjunctions दो शब्दों, दो phrases, या दो sentences को जोड़ते हैं।

Examples (उदाहरण):
✅ Ram and Shyam are friends. (दो नाम जोड़े)
✅ He is poor but honest. (दो विशेषताएं जोड़ीं)
✅ I wanted to go, but I was tired. (दो sentences जोड़े)
✅ He failed because he didn’t study. (कारण बताया)
✅ You can have tea or coffee. (विकल्प दिखाया)
📌 हिंदी में समझें: Conjunctions वे शब्द हैं जो वाक्य में “और”, “लेकिन”, “या”, “इसलिए”, “क्योंकि” जैसा काम करते हैं। ये दो चीजों के बीच संबंध बनाते हैं।

3 Types of Conjunctions — Detailed Explanation

1. Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS)

क्या है: Equal importance वाले words, phrases, या clauses को जोड़ते हैं।

याद रखने का आसान तरीका: FANBOYS

Conjunction मतलब Example
F = For क्योंकि He is happy, for he has won the prize.
A = And और Ram and Shyam are brothers.
N = Nor और न ही He does not drink nor does he smoke.
B = But लेकिन He is poor but honest.
O = Or या You can take tea or coffee.
Y = Yet फिर भी He worked hard, yet he failed.
S = So इसलिए He was tired, so he slept early.

2. Subordinating Conjunctions

क्या है: मुख्य clause को dependent clause से जोड़ते हैं। ये कारण, समय, शर्त, या विरोध दिखाते हैं।

Conjunction मतलब Example
Because क्योंकि He passed because he studied hard.
Although/Though हालाँकि Although he is rich, he is not happy.
If अगर If you work hard, you will succeed.
Unless अगर नहीं You will fail unless you study.
Until जब तक Wait here until I return.
While/When जब I was sleeping when the phone rang.
Since क्योंकि / के बाद से Since you are tired, take rest.
So that ताकि He worked hard so that he could pass.

3. Correlative Conjunctions

क्या है: ये conjunctions pairs (जोड़ी) में use होते हैं।

Pair मतलब Example
Either…or या तो…या Either you leave or I will call the police.
Neither…nor न तो…न ही Neither Ram nor Shyam came.
Both…and दोनों…और Both tea and coffee are available.
Not only…but also न केवल…बल्कि She is not only beautiful but also intelligent.

12 Important Rules of Conjunctions for SBI Clerk

Rule 1: Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS) — Equal Importance

Rule: FANBOYS conjunctions हमेशा equal importance वाले clauses को जोड़ते हैं।

✅ I wanted to go, but I was tired.
✅ He is rich, yet he is not happy.

Rule 2: Subordinating Conjunctions — Main + Dependent Clause

Rule: Subordinating conjunctions dependent clause को main clause से जोड़ते हैं।

✅ Although he worked hard, he failed.
✅ He passed because he studied.

Rule 3: Correlative Conjunctions — Always in Pairs

Rule: Correlative conjunctions हमेशा pairs में use होते हैं। एक pair के दोनों parts use करने होते हैं।

✅ Either you leave or I will go.
❌ Either you leave I will go. (गलत — “or” missing)

Rule 4: Parallelism with Correlative Conjunctions

Rule: Not only…but also, Either…or, Neither…nor — इनके बाद का structure parallel होना चाहिए।

✅ She is not only beautiful but also intelligent. (adj + adj)
❌ She is not only beautiful but also has intelligence. (गलत)

Rule 5: “Although/Though” के साथ “But” नहीं Use करें

Rule: Although/Though के साथ but का use नहीं करते।

✅ Although he is rich, he is not happy.
❌ Although he is rich, but he is not happy.

Rule 6: “Because” vs “Because of”

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

✅ He failed because he was lazy. (clause)
✅ He failed because of his laziness. (noun)

Rule 7: “Unless” में “Not” नहीं Use करें

Rule: Unless का मतलब “if not” है। इसलिए unless के साथ “not” use नहीं करते।

✅ You will fail unless you study.
❌ You will fail unless you do not study.

Rule 8: “Lest” के साथ “Should” Use करें

Rule: Lest का मतलब “ऐसा न हो कि”। इसके साथ “should” use होता है।

✅ Walk carefully lest you should fall.

Rule 9: “Until” vs “Unless”

Rule: Until = time (जब तक), Unless = condition (अगर नहीं)

✅ Wait here until I return. (time)
✅ You will fail unless you study. (condition)

Rule 10: “So…that” vs “Such…that”

Rule: So + adjective/adverb + that, Such + (a/an) + adjective + noun + that

✅ It was so hot that we couldn’t go out.
✅ It was such a hot day that we couldn’t go out.

Rule 11: “Not only…but also” का Inversion

Rule: जब “Not only” sentence के start में आता है, तो inversion होता है।

✅ Not only did he fail the exam, but he also lost his scholarship.

Rule 12: “Both…and” हमेशा Plural Verb लेता है

Rule: Both X and Y — plural verb आती है।

✅ Both Ram and Shyam are guilty.
❌ Both Ram and Shyam is guilty.

Sentence Connectors for SBI Clerk

Sentence connectors SBI Clerk के लिए important topic है। यहाँ connectors की list दी जा रही है:

Function Connectors Example
Adding information Moreover, Furthermore, In addition, Additionally, Besides He is intelligent. Moreover, he is hardworking.
Showing contrast However, Nevertheless, Nonetheless, On the other hand, In contrast He is rich. However, he is not happy.
Showing result Therefore, Consequently, Hence, Thus, As a result He didn’t study. Therefore, he failed.
Showing sequence First, Second, Then, Next, Finally, Subsequently First, mix the flour. Then, add the eggs.
Emphasizing Indeed, In fact, As a matter of fact, Particularly He is very talented. In fact, he is a genius.
Giving examples For example, For instance, Such as, Namely Many countries, for example India, have a rich culture.

SBI Clerk Prelims Strategy — 20 Minutes, 30 Questions

🎯 SBI Clerk English Attempt Strategy

Phase 1 (First 7 minutes — Easy Questions):

  • Fill in the Blanks (5 questions) — 25-30 seconds each → 2.5 minutes
  • Error Detection (5-6 questions) — 30-35 seconds each → 3 minutes
  • Total: 10-11 questions in 5.5 minutes

Phase 2 (Next 7 minutes — Moderate Difficulty):

  • Sentence Improvement (5 questions) — 35 seconds each → 3 minutes
  • Sentence Connectors (5 questions) — 35 seconds each → 3 minutes
  • Cloze Test के 4-5 easy blanks — 30 seconds each → 2 minutes
  • Total: 14-15 questions in 8 minutes

Phase 3 (Last 6 minutes — Time-Consuming):

  • Reading Comprehension (7-8 questions) — if time permits
  • Remaining Cloze Test blanks

💡 Target: 25-27 questions attempt करो, 22-24 सही करो = 85%+ accuracy

Speed Tricks — 25-Second Error Detection Shortcuts

⚡ Trick 1: FANBOYS याद रखो

Rule: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So — ये 7 coordinating conjunctions हैं। इनसे जुड़े सवाल आसानी से solve हो जाते हैं।

⚡ Trick 2: Although/Though के साथ “but” नहीं

Rule: Although/Though के साथ “but” use नहीं करते। अगर sentence में both हैं तो error है।

⚡ Trick 3: Unless में “not” नहीं

Rule: Unless के साथ “not” देखते ही error पकड़ो।

⚡ Trick 4: Not only…but also — Structure match करो

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

⚡ Trick 5: Because vs Because of — 2 Second Rule

Rule: Because के बाद subject+verb, Because of के बाद noun।

15 Sample Questions (Solved with Detailed Explanations)

Question 1: Fill in the Blanks Easy

Directions: Choose the correct conjunction.

He is rich ___ he is not happy.

A. and
B. but
C. so
D. because

✅ Answer: B. but

Explanation: “Rich” और “not happy” के बीच contrast है → “but” सही है।

Question 2: Error Detection Medium

Directions: Find the error in the sentence.

Although he worked hard, but he failed.

A. Although he worked hard
B. but he failed
C. No error

✅ Answer: B. but he failed

Explanation: “Although” के साथ “but” use नहीं करते। “but” हटाओ।

Correct Sentence: Although he worked hard, he failed.

Question 3: Sentence Connectors Medium

Directions: Choose the best connector.

He studied very hard. _____, he topped the exam.

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

✅ Answer: B. Consequently

Explanation: Cause (studied hard) → Effect (topped) → Result connector “consequently” correct.

Question 4: Fill in the Blanks Medium

Directions: Choose the correct conjunction.

___ you work hard, you will succeed.

A. Unless
B. If
C. Although
D. Until

✅ Answer: B. If

Explanation: Condition → “If you work hard, you will succeed”

Question 5: Error Detection Medium

Directions: Find the error in the sentence.

Unless you do not study, you will fail.

A. Unless
B. you do not study
C. you will fail
D. No error

✅ Answer: B. you do not study

Explanation: “Unless” का मतलब “if not” है → “do not” हटाओ।

Question 6: Sentence Improvement Medium

Directions: Improve the underlined part.

She is not only beautiful but also has intelligence.

A. not only beautiful but also has intelligence
B. not only beautiful but also intelligent
C. not only has beauty but also intelligent
D. No improvement

✅ Answer: B. not only beautiful but also intelligent

Explanation: Parallelism — “beautiful” (adj) के बाद “intelligent” (adj) चाहिए।

Question 7: Fill in the Blanks Easy

Directions: Choose the correct conjunction.

Wait here ___ I return.

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

✅ Answer: B. until

Explanation: समय बताने के लिए “until” सही है — “जब तक मैं वापस न आऊँ”

Question 8: Error Detection Medium

Directions: Find the error in the sentence.

He failed because of he was lazy.

A. He failed
B. because of
C. he was lazy
D. No error

✅ Answer: B. because of

Explanation: “Because of” के बाद noun/gerund आता है, clause नहीं। “Because” use करो।

Question 9: Sentence Connectors Medium

Directions: Choose the best connector.

The traffic was terrible. _____, we reached on time.

A. Therefore
B. Consequently
C. Nevertheless
D. Moreover

✅ Answer: C. Nevertheless

Explanation: Contrast — traffic terrible होने के बावजूद reached on time → “nevertheless”

Question 10: Fill in the Blanks Easy

Directions: Choose the correct conjunction.

___ Ram ___ Shyam are coming to the party.

A. Either…or
B. Neither…nor
C. Both…and
D. Not only…but also

✅ Answer: C. Both…and

Explanation: दोनों आ रहे हैं → “both…and” सही है।

Question 11: Error Detection Hard

Directions: Find the error in the sentence.

Not only he failed the exam, but he also lost his scholarship.

A. Not only he failed
B. the exam
C. but he also lost
D. No error

✅ Answer: A. Not only he failed

Explanation: “Not only” sentence start में inversion चाहिए → “Not only did he fail”

Question 12: Sentence Improvement Medium

Directions: Improve the underlined part.

He is both intelligent and he is hardworking.

A. both intelligent and he is hardworking
B. both intelligent and hardworking
C. both intelligent and also hardworking
D. No improvement

✅ Answer: B. both intelligent and hardworking

Explanation: “Both…and” के बाद parallel structure चाहिए → “intelligent and hardworking”

Question 13: Fill in the Blanks Medium

Directions: Choose the correct conjunction.

Walk carefully ___ you should fall.

A. unless
B. until
C. lest
D. so that

✅ Answer: C. lest

Explanation: “Lest” का मतलब “ऐसा न हो कि” — इसके साथ “should” use होता है।

Question 14: Error Detection Medium

Directions: Find the error in the sentence.

He was tired, so he slept early.

A. He was tired
B. so
C. he slept early
D. No error

✅ Answer: D. No error

Explanation: यह sentence सही है। “So” result दिखाने के लिए सही है।

Question 15: Sentence Connectors Medium

Directions: Choose the best connector.

The product is expensive. _____, it is of excellent quality.

A. Therefore
B. Consequently
C. Nevertheless
D. Moreover

✅ Answer: C. Nevertheless

Explanation: Contrast — expensive होने के बावजूद excellent quality → “nevertheless”

60+ Practice Questions (Topic-wise)

📝 Total 60+ Practice Questions for SBI Clerk

📚 Set 1: Fill in the Blanks (15 Questions)

Directions: Choose the correct conjunction.

  1. He is poor ___ honest. (but/and/so)
  2. She studied hard, ___ she passed. (so/but/or)
  3. ___ he was late, he missed the bus. (Because/Although/So)
  4. You can take tea ___ coffee. (or/but/and)
  5. I was tired, ___ I went to sleep. (so/but/and)
  6. ___ Ram ___ Shyam are brothers. (Both…and/Either…or/Neither…nor)
  7. He will succeed ___ he works hard. (if/unless/until)
  8. Wait here ___ I come back. (until/unless/if)
  9. He is ___ intelligent ___ hardworking. (not only…but also/either…or/neither…nor)
  10. She can ___ stay home ___ go out. (either…or/both…and/not only…but also)
  11. ___ he is rich, he is not happy. (Although/Because/So)
  12. He failed ___ he didn’t study. (because/because of)
  13. You will not succeed ___ you work hard. (unless/until/if)
  14. I was sleeping ___ the phone rang. (while/when)
  15. ___ you like it ___ not, you have to do it. (Whether/or, Either/or)
📌 Click for Answers
  1. but
  2. so
  3. Because
  4. or
  5. so
  6. Both…and
  7. if
  8. until
  9. not only…but also
  10. either…or
  11. Although
  12. because
  13. unless
  14. when
  15. Whether, or

📚 Set 2: Error Detection (15 Questions)

Directions: Find the error in each sentence.

  1. Although he is rich, but he is not happy.
  2. Unless you do not study, you will fail.
  3. He failed because of he was lazy.
  4. She is not only beautiful but also has intelligence.
  5. He worked hard so he passed the exam.
  6. Neither Ram nor Shyam are coming.
  7. Wait here unless I return.
  8. He is poor so honest.
  9. Because he was tired, so he slept early.
  10. Both tea and coffee is available.
  11. Not only he failed, but he also lost his money.
  12. Either the students or the teacher are responsible.
  13. He is both intelligent and he is hardworking.
  14. No sooner did he arrive than the train left.
  15. Hardly had I left the house when it started raining.
📌 Click for Answers
  1. but हटाओ
  2. do not हटाओ
  3. because of → because
  4. has intelligence → intelligent
  5. No error
  6. are → is
  7. unless → until
  8. so → but
  9. so हटाओ
  10. is → are
  11. Not only he failed → Not only did he fail
  12. are → is
  13. he is hardworking → hardworking
  14. No error
  15. No error

📚 Set 3: Sentence Improvement (15 Questions)

Directions: Improve the underlined part.

  1. He is poor but he is happy. (No error/He is poor and happy/He is poor so happy)
  2. Because he was tired, so he slept. (Because he was tired, he slept/Because he was tired so he slept/No improvement)
  3. Unless you study, you will fail. (No error/Unless you do not study/Unless you will study)
  4. She is not only beautiful but also intelligent. (No error/She is not only beautiful but also has intelligence/She is not only beautiful but she is intelligent)
  5. Wait here until I return. (No error/Wait here unless I return/Wait here if I return)
  6. He worked hard, so he passed. (No error/He worked hard but he passed/He worked hard because he passed)
  7. Although he is rich, he is not happy. (No error/Although he is rich, but he is not happy/Although he is rich so he is not happy)
  8. Neither Ram nor Shyam is coming. (No error/Neither Ram nor Shyam are coming/Neither Ram or Shyam is coming)
  9. Both tea and coffee are available. (No error/Both tea and coffee is available/Both tea or coffee are available)
  10. Either you leave or I will call the police. (No error/Either you leave or I call the police/Either you leave and I will call the police)
  11. He is both intelligent and hardworking. (No error/He is both intelligent and he is hardworking/He is both intelligent and also hardworking)
  12. Not only did he fail, but he also lost his money. (No error/Not only he failed, but he also lost/Not only did he fail, also he lost)
  13. No sooner had I reached than the train left. (No error/No sooner did I reach than/No sooner I reached than)
  14. Hardly had I left when it started raining. (No error/Hardly I had left when/Hardly had I left then)
  15. Scarcely had he arrived when the meeting began. (No error/Scarcely he had arrived when/Scarcely had he arrived then)
📌 Click for Answers
  1. He is poor and happy
  2. Because he was tired, he slept
  3. No error
  4. No error
  5. No error
  6. No error
  7. No error
  8. No error
  9. No error
  10. No error
  11. No error
  12. No error
  13. No error
  14. No error
  15. No error

📚 Set 4: Sentence Connectors (15 Questions)

Directions: Choose the correct connector.

  1. He worked very hard. _____, he succeeded. (However/Therefore/Moreover)
  2. The traffic was terrible. _____, we reached on time. (Nevertheless/Consequently/Thus)
  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)
  11. He is very talented. _____, he is a genius. (However/In fact/Therefore)
  12. Many countries, _____, India, have a rich culture. (for example/ however/ therefore)
  13. _____, regular practice is essential for success. (In conclusion/Moreover/However)
  14. First, mix the flour. _____, add the eggs. (Then/However/Therefore)
  15. He is rich; _____, he is not happy. (therefore/however/moreover)
📌 Click for Answers
  1. Therefore
  2. Nevertheless
  3. Moreover
  4. Nevertheless
  5. Therefore
  6. Nevertheless
  7. Consequently
  8. Moreover
  9. In contrast
  10. Therefore
  11. In fact
  12. for example
  13. In conclusion
  14. Then
  15. however

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Common Mistakes SBI Clerk Aspirants Make

❌ Mistake 1: Although/Though के साथ “but” use करना

Wrong: Although he is rich, but he is not happy.
Correct: Although he is rich, he is not happy.

❌ Mistake 2: Unless के साथ “not” use करना

Wrong: Unless you do not study, you will fail.
Correct: Unless you study, you will fail.

❌ Mistake 3: 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.

❌ Mistake 4: 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 5: So और Because का गलत use

Wrong: Because he was tired, so he slept.
Correct: Because he was tired, he slept OR He was tired, so he slept.

❌ Mistake 6: Not only से sentence start होने पर inversion भूल जाना

Wrong: Not only he failed, but he also lost.
Correct: Not only did he fail, but he also lost.

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Conclusion

SBI Clerk Prelims में Conjunctions एक ऐसा topic है जिसमें अच्छी practice के साथ full marks ला सकते हैं। इस article में हमने cover किया:

  • 3 types of conjunctions — Coordinating, Subordinating, Correlative with complete examples
  • 12 important rules with detailed explanations
  • Complete Sentence Connectors guide with 7 categories
  • SBI Clerk की smart attempt strategy for 85%+ accuracy
  • 5 speed tricks to solve questions in 25 seconds
  • 15 sample questions with detailed solutions
  • 60+ practice questions topic-wise (Fill in the blanks, Error detection, Sentence improvement, Sentence connectors)
  • Common mistakes से बचने के तरीके

🎯 Final Words for SBI Clerk Aspirants

Remember: SBI Clerk में conjunctions के questions moderate level के होते हैं। Rules को अच्छे से समझो और 60+ questions practice करो।

Practice Strategy:

  • पहले सभी practice sets खुद solve करो (60+ questions)
  • जो questions गलत हों, उन्हें mark करो और rules दोबारा पढ़ो
  • रोज 25-30 questions practice करो
  • हर हफ्ते full length English test दो

Conjunctions master करने के बाद English section में 22+ questions आसानी से सही कर सकते हो!

💪 SBI Clerk 2026 – आपकी तैयारी अब और मजबूत!

यह article bookmark कर लो। practice sets के सवालों को अच्छे से solve करो। अगले article में हम Tenses के सभी rules cover करेंगे जो SBI Clerk के लिए जरूरी हैं।

Best of luck for SBI Clerk 2026 Prelims! आपका selection पक्का है। 💯

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