NCERT Class 6 English Grammar Conjunction
NCERT Class 6 English Grammar Conjunction: A conjunction is a term used to connect phrases or sentences. Conjunctions are also known as Linkers or Connectors.
And, but, or, so, for, and yet are the most frequent conjunctions. Each example is written simply and is drawn from real-world situations.
There are 3 types of Conjunction
A conjunction is a term used to connect phrases or sentences. Conjunctions are also known as Linkers or Connectors.
And, but, or, so, for, and yet are the most frequent conjunctions. Each example is written simply and is drawn from real-world situations.
There are 3 types of Conjunction
1.) Coordinating Conjunctions –
These are used to join words, phrases and clauses which are equally important
They are
(a) Cumulative –
Example- Sahil is not only intelligent but creative.
(b) Adversative –
Example- She studied sincerely still/yet/but/nevertheless she couldn’t clear for the medical entrance exam.
(c) Alternative –
Example- Either you or Heena has stolen the money.
(d) Illative –
Example- Radha is talented, so/therefore, she is respected.
2.) Subordinating Conjunctions – A Subordinating Conjunction connects or joins one clause to another on which it depends for its full meaning
Subordinate conjunctions indicate :
(i) Time –
Example- As soon as I reached school my name was announced.
(ii) Cause or Reason –
Example- She is healthy as she follows a healthy lifestyle.
(iii) Purpose –
Example- We exercise so that we may live a healthy life.
(iv) Result –
Example- He worked so hard to such an extent that he achieved his goal within a month.
(v) Condition –
Example- If you want happiness, then start giving it.
(vi) Place –
Example – I found my notebook where I had left it.
(vii) Manner or Extent –
Example- She completed a task the way i told her to do.
(viii) Comparison –
Example- I am stronger than Sahil.
(ix) Concession or contrast –
Example- Radha is honest though she is poor.
3.) Correlative Conjunctions
Correlative conjunctions are those that function in pairs. Such conjunctions link two sentences that are equivalent.
The following are examples of correlative conjunctions: either, neither, nor not, but also, even so, both and.
Example-
Not only she won the contest but also she got featured in a world’s most popular magazine.
Sahil is neither rich nor famous.
Also See: Class 6 Preposition Chapter