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4. I gave the beggar not only food but also money.

5. He is both honest and loyal.

· Co-ordinating Conjunctions of Choice

They express a choice between two alternatives. They are –
or, either ...... or, neither ...... nor, otherwise, else

Read the following examples:

1. She might go for swimming for a dance.or
2. Either keep quiet leave the library.or

3. He is neither hard working nor honest.
4. Study well, otherwise you will fail.

5. Study well, else you will fail.

· Co-ordinating Conjunctions of Contrast

They express opposition or contrast between two statements. They are –
but, nevertheless, only, still, yet, whereas, while
Read the following examples:

1. He ran fast but he could not catch the bus.

2. He was sick nevertheless he attended the meeting.
3. I am feeling well, only I am tired.
4. He is weak still he is brave.

5. Religious people are respected while rich people are envied.

· Co-ordinating Conjunctions of Reasoning

They are used when one statement or fact is inferred from another. They are –
For

Vikram was eager to meet everyone in his school for he was new to the school.

G Subordinating Conjunctions are used to join two statements, one of which is
dependent on the other.
· Subordinating Conjunctions Introducing Noun Clauses

that, if, whether
Read the following examples:

1. We are afraid that we will not win the match.
2. I think it seems fine whether to go or not.

3. Please let me know you could come to the party.if

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