📘 Chapter Contents
1. Classroom Explanation
A conjunction is a word that joins words, phrases, or clauses. Common conjunctions: and, but, or, because, although, so, yet, etc.
हिंदी: Conjunction वे शब्द हैं जो दो शब्दों या वाक्यों को जोड़ते हैं।
2. Types of Conjunctions
- Coordinating – and, but, or, nor, yet, so
- Subordinating – because, although, if, when, while, since
- Correlative – either…or, neither…nor, not only…but also, both…and
3. Important NDA Rules
- Use “neither…nor” for negative pairs.
- Use “either…or” for positive alternatives.
- “Not only…but also” should join similar parts of speech.
- Do not use double conjunctions (e.g., “because so”).
हिंदी: Neither…nor = दोनों नहीं; Either…or = कोई एक; Not only…but also = दोनों सही।
4. Solved Examples
Example 1:
He is ____ intelligent ____ hardworking. (not only / but also)
He is ____ intelligent ____ hardworking. (not only / but also)
Correct pair → not only intelligent but also hardworking.
हिंदी: दोनों qualities को जोड़ने के लिए
हिंदी: दोनों qualities को जोड़ने के लिए
Example 2:
____ Ravi ____ Raj was present. (neither/nor)
____ Ravi ____ Raj was present. (neither/nor)
Negative pair → Neither Ravi nor Raj was present.
हिंदी: दोनों में से कोई नहीं आया
हिंदी: दोनों में से कोई नहीं आया
5. Practice Questions
1. I will go ____ you come with me. (if/because)
2. She worked hard ____ she could pass the exam. (so that/although)
3. ____ Rahul ____ Rohan likes coffee. (Neither…nor/Either…or)
4. He is ____ rich ____ kind. (not only…but also)
5. You can have ____ tea ____ coffee. (either…or/neither…nor)
2. She worked hard ____ she could pass the exam. (so that/although)
3. ____ Rahul ____ Rohan likes coffee. (Neither…nor/Either…or)
4. He is ____ rich ____ kind. (not only…but also)
5. You can have ____ tea ____ coffee. (either…or/neither…nor)
Answers
1. if
2. so that
3. Neither…nor
4. not only… but also
5. either…or
2. so that
3. Neither…nor
4. not only… but also
5. either…or
Quick Recap | सार
Now you should be able to:
- Recall the most important ideas of this topic.
- Solve typical NDA-style questions from this chapter.
- Spot and avoid common traps used in competitive exams.
Self-check: 3–4 random questions उठा कर देखिए – अगर आसानी से हो रहे हैं, तो chapter strong है।
Common Exam Mistakes | आम गलतियाँ
- Concept ठीक से clear न करना और सीधे रटने की कोशिश करना।
- Question पूरी तरह पढ़े बिना answer mark कर देना।
- Figures, dates, या formulas को last step में verify न करना।
NDA में smart strategy यह है कि आसान वाले सवाल पहले, doubtful बाद में – और silly mistakes से बचना सबसे ज़रूरी है।