Bank Exam Conjunctions – Page 36 (Premium Guide)
and • but • because • although • so • Rules & Usage
What is a Conjunction?
Conjunctions are words that connect two words, phrases, or sentences.
Example:
- Ram and Shyam
- He is poor but happy
Types of Conjunctions
1. Coordinating Conjunctions
2. Subordinating Conjunctions
Coordinating Conjunctions
Join equal parts
- and → addition
- but → contrast
- or → choice
- so → result
Examples:
- She is smart and hardworking
- He is poor but honest
Subordinating Conjunctions
Join dependent clause
- because → reason
- although → contrast
- if → condition
- when → time
Examples:
- I stayed home because it was raining
- Although he is poor, he is happy
Important Rules
- Do not use "but" and "although" together
- Do not use "because" and "so" together
- Use correct conjunction based on meaning
Practice Questions
Q1. He is poor ___ happy
Answer: but
Q2. I stayed home ___ it was raining
Answer: because
Q3. She will come ___ you call her
Answer: if
Q4. ___ he is rich, he is not happy
Answer: although
Q5. Work hard ___ you will succeed
Answer: and
Topper Tips
- Understand sentence meaning
- Focus on relation (reason, contrast, result)
- Avoid double conjunction errors
Exam Strategy
- Read full sentence carefully
- Identify logic (reason/contrast)
- Eliminate wrong options quickly
Final Tip
Understand Meaning → Choose Connector → Score Fast
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