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A Coordinating conjunction joins together two grammatical units of
equal rank. Coordinating conjunctions are of four kinds.

Types Usage Examples Sentences

Addition addition of and, both, as Time and tide waits for
one well as, not none.
thought to only_ but also, Not only is it boring but
another etc. also long.
Contrast opposition but, still, yet, She is old, nevertheless,
between two whereas, while, she is active.
sentences nevertheless, I went to school, but I
however, etc. had no friends.
Choice choice be- either _ or, She has to study hard, or
tween two neither _ she will not get
options nor, nor, else, a good grade.
otherwise, etc.

Effect reason or thus, therefore, He was ill, so he didn’t
cause so, for, etc. speak much.

C. Identify and underline the coordinating conjunctions in the
following sentences and write its types.
1. Manish failed his annual exam and his father thrashed him. __________

2. Both Bindu and Harry are getting married soon. __________
3. Somi is married, yet she doesn’t have a child. __________

4. Good students study while bad ones play. __________
5. Ajaya deserves the medal no less than Priya. __________

6. Jhapa district as well as Morang district is developed. __________
7. Himesh sat for his entrance exam, but he failed it. __________

8. Neither he sings a song nor he dances. __________
9. Either go to jail or hell. __________

10. We were late, so our Principal scolded us badly. __________

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