Conjunction for Class 6

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What are Conjunctions?

Conjunctions are words that join two or more words, clauses, phrases, or sentences together. These are also known as connecting words. Conjunctions are one of the eight parts of speech that we use in our regular communication. Conjunctions join two sentences to create a more coherent statement or to improve the effectiveness and comprehensibility of a discussion.
Some common words used as conjunctions include and, but, so, because, yet, or, and so on.

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Some examples to understand it briefly:

→ Mike did not attend school today because of a toothache.
→ If it rains, we will not go for a match.
→ Although it was late, Miley stayed up to finish her urgent work.
→ She likes to play soccer, and her brother enjoys basketball.
→ John wanted to go to the park, but it started raining.
→ You can have either cake or ice cream for dessert.

The above-highlighted words in the given sentences are all conjunctions.

List of Most Commonly Used Conjunctions

And	She likes studying geography and history.
But	They wanted to go to the park, but it was raining.
Or	Do you want a burger or pasta for brunch?
So	It's pouring, so we should bring an umbrella.
Because	I'm staying late because I've to complete my work.
Although	Although it's cold outside, Susan is going for a walk.
If	If you finish your homework, you can play outside.
While	He can listen to music while he is doing his homework.
Either...or	You can either have cake or ice cream for dessert.
Neither...nor	Neither the cat nor the dog is in the room.
As	Michael sang as beautifully as a professional singer.

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Types of Conjunctions

They are categorised into three main types:

1. Coordinating Conjunctions

Coordinating conjunctions are specific words that we employ to connect related words, phrases, or sentences. They function similarly to the "glue" that ties sentences together. Some common coordinating conjunctions are:

for

and

nor

but

yet

Examples:

→ My brother studied hard, so he got good grades this semester.
→ I wanted to go to shopping, but it started raining, so I stayed home.
→ I like to read novels, and I also enjoy playing chess.

2. Subordinating Conjunctions

Subordinating conjunctions are words that help us connect and join two different elements of a sentence in English. They are used to demonstrate the connection between these elements and to make the phrase more effective. Some common subordinating conjunctions are:

because

although

while

when

since

after

before

Examples:

→ Children will go to the zoo when it opens.
→ Although he studied hard, he didn't do well on the test.
→ She couldn't go to the park because she hadn’t completed her homework.

3. Correlative Conjunctions

Correlative conjunctions are specific word pairings that function together to connect two words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence. They are used to demonstrate a relationship between the elements they connect. Correlative conjunctions are always found in pairs, and each word in the pair has a distinct purpose. Some common correlative conjunctions are:

both....and

either.....or

neither....nor

not only....but also

whether.....or

Examples:

→ My daughter is not only smart but also kind.
→ Both my brother and I enjoy eating snacks together.
→ You can either choose a jacket or overcoat for the occasion.

FAQs

1. Define conjunction.

Answer: A conjunction is a word that is used in a sentence to join words, phrases, or clauses. It aids in demonstrating the relationship between these parts.

2. Can we use more than one conjunction in a single sentence?

Answer: Yes, a sentence can have many conjunctions to connect various parts and demonstrate complicated relationships. For example, Mike likes both ice cream and cake, but he will choose ice cream only over cake.

4. What are the various kinds of conjunctions?

Answer: Conjunctions are mostly employed to connect activities, ideas, and thoughts. They are classified into three types: Coordinate conjunctions, subordinate conjunctions and correlative conjunctions

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