Class VI English Grammar Conjunction

English Grammar Class 6

Conjunction

In today’s lesson, we will discuss the important topic of grammar,

“conjunctions”. Conjunctions are joining words used to join two words,
sentences, phrases, or clauses together. Practice questions and solved examples
are given throughout the article for better understanding and concept clarity.
Let’s begin the journey on this great topic.

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• A Conjunction is a joining word that joins words, phrases, clauses, or

sentences together.
• Conjunctions are called referred to as linkers or connectors.
• Examples of conjunctions include, are, and, but, or, so, for, and yet.

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Kinds of Conjunctions
Conjunctions could be of three kinds:
• Coordinating conjunctions.
• Subordinating conjunctions.
• Correlative conjunctions.

Coordinating Subordinating Correlative

And Because Either/or

Or That Neither/nor

But As Not only/but also

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Coordinating Conjunctions
• If a conjunction, joins together clauses of equal ranks or grammatical
units of the same kind, then it is a coordinating conjunction.
• For example, do you want a chocolate pastry or a blueberry muffin?
• He worked hard but he failed.
• Vinit is loyal and genuine.
• I liked the movie but not the theatre.

Subordinating Conjunctions
• If conjunction joins one clause to another on which it depends for its
whole meaning is called subordinating conjunction.
• Subordinate conjunctions could denote time, cause or reason, purpose,
result, condition, place, manner or extent, comparison, concession or
contrast.
• For example, I found my notebook where I had missed it.
• As soon as I reached the school the ball stopped ringing
• He whispered in a low voice that nobody could hear him.
• He found the pen where he left it.

Correlative Conjunction
• The conjunction that works in pairs are called correlative conjunctions.
• They always work in pairs.
• These types of conjunctions join two equivalent sentences.
• These include either, or, neither, nor, not, but, also, though, yet, both,
and.
• For example, Sam not only bought some dresses but also picked up a
bouquet of roses.
• Both of my friend’s father and mother are doctors.

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• It was neither Ram nor Sita’s fault.

Difficult Words with Meanings

Word Meaning

Coordinate Cooperate

Begin Start

Correlate Related

Distinct Different

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Summary
In this chapter, we started with the definition of conjunction. A conjunction is a
joining word that joins words, phrases, clauses, or sentences together. The kinds
of conjunctions have been discussed in the article. You can prevent the choppy
nature of several short sentences by using conjunctions to create rich, elegant
statements. The phrases connected by conjunctions should be parallel by
sharing the same sentence structure. A conjunction is a linguistic device that
connects two or more words, phrases, or clauses. Early conjunction instruction
is crucial for helping children comprehend their grammar and speak fluently in
English.

Practice Questions
Fill in the blanks
1. The teacher teaches the concept ___ and repeats it.
2. Sita closed the window ___ the smoke had already come in.
3. They play soccer ___ volleyball after class.

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4. Sam runs on the track every day ___ she has a busy schedule.
5. Soni exercises daily ___ check her weight.
6. Shiksha works hard for her living ___ makes less profit.
7. She writes poems ___ short stories.
8. We gave him back his things ___ he returned to disturb us.
9. I bought my sister a watch ___ a bracelet.
10.He showed me his wallet ___ asked me to count his notes.
11.My friend enjoys playing cricket ___ doesn’t know the rules.
12.We found the garden deserted ___ the afterparty.
13.We hope that you would get through this ___ be fine soon.
14.She assured me that she would do everything ___she forgot to show
up on time.
15.You made your shirt dirty ___ you have to wash it.
16.We waited for our teacher ___ the class started.
17.I own these books ___ I can’t remember their names.
18.She wants to go to the theatre ___ watch a movie.
19.We visited the garden ___ it was wonderful.
20.He talks to his parents every day ___ they don’t let him know about
their worries.

Answers
1. The teacher teaches the concept and repeats it.
2. Sita closed the window but the smoke had already come in.
3. They play soccer and volleyball after class.
4. Sam runs on the track every day though she has a busy schedule.
5. Soni exercises daily and checks her weight.
6. Shiksha works hard for her living but makes less profit.

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7. She writes poems and short stories.

8. We gave him back his things yet he returned to disturb us.
9. I bought my sister a watch and a bracelet.
10.He showed me his wallet and asked me to count his notes.
11.My friend enjoys playing cricket but doesn’t know the rules.
12.We found the garden deserted since the afterparty.
13.We hope that you would get through this and be fine soon.
14.She assured me that she would do everything yet she forgot to show up
on time.
15.You made your shirt dirty so you have to wash it.
16.We waited for our teacher after the class started.
17.I own these books but I can’t remember their names.
18.She wants to go to the theatre and watch a movie.
19.We visited the garden and it was wonderful.
20.He talks to his parents every day yet they don’t let him know about their
worries.

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