Class 6th English Grammar
English Grammar
Adjectives: Participles and Nominal Adjectives
Adjectives are words that tell us more about nouns. There are two ways in which we can use adjectives in English
Types of Adverbs
In the previous classes, you have been taught the following types of adverbs. Adverbs can also be used in question statements
Articles
Articles do not have meanings of their own, but their presence or absence affects the significance of nouns in sentences.
Clauses
A clauses is a group of words containing a subject (S) and predicate (P). It can stand on its own expressing complete meaning.
Degrees of Comparison
Degrees of Comparison : The grammatical structure of comparison has three degrees. Let us understand how these degrees are used.
Conjunctions
Conjunctions are words used solely for connecting other words or phrases in a sentence. In the process, they often compress a sentence.
Direct and Indirect Speech
Direct and Indirect Speech : The reporting verb ‘said’ is changed according to the following rules from direct to indirect speech.
Subject and Predicate
Subject and Predicate : A complete sentence is a combination of two parts. A subject is the person or thing on which the sentence is based.
Parts of Speech
In English, words are categorised into different groups called parts of speech. There are eight parts of speech.
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Phrases
A phrase is a group of words put together to be used in a sentence. Phrases do not hold much value in themselves.
Functions of Prepositions
Functions of Prepositions : In this chapter, we will study the various functions performed by prepositions to express these relationships.
Demonstrative and Possessive Pronouns
Demonstrative and Possessive Pronouns : We know that ‘demonstrate’ means to show. Possessive pronouns are used to show ownership
Advanced Punctuation
Advanced Punctuation : full stop, the exclamation mark, the question mark, the comma, quotation marks and capitalisation
Question Tags and Short Answers
Question Tags and Short Answers : A question tag is a grammatical structure where a short question is asked to express interest
Active and Passive Voice
Active and Passive Voice : A verb can be used transitively or intransitively, active or the passive voice.
Tenses
Tense is something which tells us when the action expressed by the verb took place. There are three main divisions of tenses.
Types of Sentences – Based on Form
Types of Sentences – Based on Form : A sentence is a group of words which makes complete sense. It contains a subject and a verb
Homonyms and Homophones
Homonyms and Homophones : words which share the same spelling and pronunciation but have different meanings are known as homonyms.
Idioms, Phrases and Proverbs
Idioms, Phrases and Proverbs : In English, idioms, phrases and proverbs are used to enhance written and spoken communication.
Prefix and Suffix
Prefix and Suffix : Through this chapter, we will learn the common prefixes, suffixes and root words which constitute English.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms and Antonyms : Synonyms are words or phrases which are used as substitutes for another. Synonyms can belong to any word category:
The Same Word Used as Different Parts of Speech
Form and content words are further classified into different classes called parts of speech. There are eight parts of speech in English:
Countable and Uncountable Nouns
Countable and Uncountable Nouns : Most nouns can be assessed in quantity. We categorise them as countable and uncountable nouns.
Nouns: Gender
Nouns: Gender : In grammar, gender refers to the sex of the noun. We shall learn about identifying the gender of the nouns in this chapter
Nouns: Number
Nouns: Number : When one is speaking about a single thing, person, place or idea, the noun used is singular.
Nouns - Possessive Case
Nouns: Types of Nouns : we learnt that nouns are names given to people, places, ideas or things. Let us now learn about the types of nouns.
Nouns: Types of Nouns
Nouns - Possessive Case : Apart from possession, the possessive case also denotes relationships such as origin, type, quality and authorship.
Comprehension and Composition
DIALOGUE WRITING
DIALOGUE WRITING : A dialogue is a conversation between two individuals on a topic understood and related to by both.
DIARY ENTRY
A diary entry is a personal record of events and feelings affecting the writer. It is written for personal record and reflection;
ESSAY WRITING
ESSAY WRITING : An essay is a piece of writing that revolves around a particular theme and contains the academic opinions.
Composition FORMAL LETTER
Formal letters are letters used mainly for impersonal discourses. They are used while communicating with officials or associates.
INFORMAL LETTER
Informal letters help us communicate with our distant friends and relatives which in turn helps us stay in touch with them.
MESSAGE WRITING
MESSAGE WRITING : A message is a short record of information noted for conveying it to the person whom it is for.
NOTICE WRITING
NOTICE WRITING : A notice is a kind of an advertisement aimed at informing people about some upcoming event or new openings.
PARAGRAPH WRITING
PARAGRAPH WRITING : A paragraph is a short collection of well-organised sentences which revolve around a single theme and is coherent.
PRÉCIS WRITING
PRÉCIS WRITING : A précis writing question in your textbooks or in the exam aims at testing how well you have read the given passage
READING COMPREHENSION
Reading comprehension is the act of understanding what you are reading. Let us look at some sample comprehension passages.
STORY WRITING
STORY WRITING : A story is an imaginary account about people or situations that is told for entertainment.
Prose
WHO DID PATRICK'S HOMEWORK?
WHO DID PATRICK'S HOMEWORK? : Patrick was like any other boy who loved outdoor games like basketball, hockey, Nintendo etc.
HOW THE DOG FOUND HIMSELF A MASTER
HOW THE DOG FOUND HIMSELF A MASTER : In the past, Dogs lived independently, just like their kin, the wolves.
TARO'S REWARD
TARO'S REWARD : Taro was a young woodcutter. He lived with his aged parents in an old hut. One evening, a strong wind blew into the hut
AN INDIAN – AMERICAN WOMAN IN SPACE: KALPANA CHAWALA
This chapter is about the rise and fall of Kalpana Chawla, The world's first Indian-American woman in space.
A DIFFERENT KIND OF SCHOOL
A DIFFERENT KIND OF SCHOOL : The narrator visits a school run by Miss Beam. The school is famous for its unique system.
WHO I AM
The lesson "Who I am", contains the aspirations, likes, dislikes of six children, namely Radha, Nasir, Rohit, Serbjit, Dolma, and Peter.
FAIR PLAY
FAIR PLAY : Jumman Shaikh and Algu Chowdhry were best friends. Jumman Shaikh had an old aunt, and she had some property on her name.
DESERT ANIMALS
DESERT ANIMALS : Deserts are where no one can find water, and they are known to be one of the driest places on Earth.
THE BANYAN TREE
"The Banyan Tree" is a story about what the author saw, as a young boy. The author was staying at his grandfather's house.
Poem
A HOUSE, A HOME
A HOUSE, A HOME : In this poem, the poet highlights the difference between a house and a home. They differ in several ways.
THE KITE
THE KITE : The poem is about a kite. Almost everyone loves kite-flying, especially when there is a breeze.
THE QUARREL
THE QUARREL : The poem is about the relationship between siblings. They fight with each other for petty things.
BEAUTY
BEAUTY : The poem has three stanzas, and each talks about the beautiful things that could be seen, heard, and felt through the heart,
WHERE DO ALL THE TEACHERS GO?
Where Do All the Teachers Go? : The poem "Where Do All the Teachers Go?", by Peter Dixon is narrated from a child's point of view.
THE WONDERFUL WORDS
THE WONDERFUL WORDS : The poem "The Wonderful Words", by Mary O'Neill talks about the importance of language in communicating
VOCATION
VOCATION : The poem is about how a child gets attracted to the ways of people around him and findsdifferent curiosities and attractions
WHATIF
The poem "Whatif" is written by Shel Silverstein. It is a light verse where the speaker of the poem asks a series of 'what if' questions.
Supplementary
A TALE OF TWO BIRDS
A TALE OF TWO BIRDS : This story is about the importance of the companionship one has, how one’s companionship can affect one’s conduct
THE FRIENDLY MONGOOSE
THE FRIENDLY MONGOOSE : The story "The Friendly Mongoose" is taken from the collection of fables called "Panchatantra".
WHO DID PATRICK'S HOMEWORK?
WHO DID PATRICK'S HOMEWORK? : Patrick was like any other boy who loved outdoor games like basketball, hockey, Nintendo etc.
THE SHEPHERD'S TREASURE
THE SHEPHERD'S TREASURE : This story 'The Shepherd's Treasure' is a famous Iranian folk tale woven around an Iranian shepherd.
THE OLD-CLOCK SHOP
THE OLD-CLOCK SHOP : The story took place in an old-clock shop in Salt Lake City during the Christmas Eve.
TANSEN
TANSEN : The story 'Tansen' is about the greatest musician of India. He was the only child of his parents.
THE MONKEY AND THE CROCODILE
THE MONKEY AND THE CROCODILE : The story, "The Monkey and the Crocodile" is an excerpt taken from 'Panchatantra stories'.
THE WONDER CALLED SLEEP
The lesson "The Wonder Called Sleep" talks about the concept of sleep. Sleep is a state of unconscious rest.
PACT WITH THE SUN
The story "A Pact with the Sun" is written by Zakir Husain. It revolves around the characters Saeeda and her sick mother.
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE REPTILES
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE REPTILES :Happiness and peace returned to the jungle as all the reptiles came back to their homes.
A STRANGE WRESTLING MATCH
The story 'A Strange Wrestling Match' is about a wrestler named Vijay Singh. Vijay Singh likes to boast things.