English Class 6 - Conjunctions Notes

Conjunctions

Welcome to the chapter on Conjunctions for Class 6. In this chapter, you will learn what conjunctions are, how to use them to join words and sentences, and how they make your writing smoother and clearer. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to use different conjunctions confidently in your own sentences!

Introduction

Conjunctions are words that join other words, phrases, or sentences together. They help us connect ideas and make our writing flow better.

Types of Conjunctions

• Coordinating Conjunctions: Join words or groups of words that are equal. Examples: and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet.
• Subordinating Conjunctions: Join a dependent clause to an independent clause. Examples: because, although, if, when, since, unless, while, after, before.
• Correlative Conjunctions: Used in pairs to join words or groups of words. Examples: either...or, neither...nor, both...and, not only...but also.

Examples of Conjunctions

• I want tea and biscuits.
• She was tired, but she finished her homework.
• If it rains, we will stay inside.
• Both Sam and Rita are coming to the party.

How to Use Conjunctions

• Use and to join similar ideas.
• Use but to show contrast.
• Use or to show choice.
• Use subordinating conjunctions to add reasons, time, or conditions.

Fun Activity: Join the Sentences!

Write two short sentences and join them using a conjunction. Example: "I like apples. I like oranges." → "I like apples and oranges."

Summary

• Conjunctions join words, phrases, or sentences.
• They help make writing clear and smooth.
• There are different types of conjunctions for different uses.

Practice Questions

1. Join these sentences using "but": She is tall. She cannot reach the shelf.
2. Fill in the blank: I will go to the park ___ it does not rain.
3. Choose the correct conjunction: He can have tea ___ coffee. (and/or)
4. Write a sentence using "because".
5. Join these sentences using "and": The dog barked. The cat ran away.

Challenge Yourself

• Write three sentences using different conjunctions.
• Find five conjunctions in your English textbook and write them down.

Did You Know?

• The word "conjunction" comes from Latin and means "join together".
• Using conjunctions can make your writing more interesting and less repetitive.

Glossary

• Conjunction: A word that joins other words or sentences.
• Clause: A group of words with a subject and verb.
• Phrase: A group of words without a subject and verb.

Answers to Practice Questions

1. She is tall, but she cannot reach the shelf.
2. if
3. or
4. (Example: I am happy because I won a prize.)
5. The dog barked and the cat ran away.

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Use conjunctions to join ideas and make your writing shine!