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निम्नलिखित वाक्य में प्रयुक्त उपवाक्य (Clause) के प्रकार को पहचानें: "Although she worked hard, she could not clear the examination."
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दिए गए वाक्य में "Although she worked hard" एक आश्रित उपवाक्य (Subordinate clause) है जो मुख्य उपवाक्य "she could not clear the examination" की क्रिया के होने में एक विरोध या बाधा (Concession/Contrast) को दर्शाता है। 'Although' और 'Though' जैसे कंजंक्शन Adverb Clause of Concession का निर्माण करते हैं।
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