Point out sentences with a) syndetic and b) asyndetic coordination. Comment on the type of coordination and on the conjunctions used in a).

1. He wanted to say something, but changed his mind and kept silent. 2. She came home early, but her brother remained to the end of the concert. 3. The sun was shining brightly, the wind was not blowing. 4. I'll tell you about this country or my elder sister will do it. 5. I never take the medicine and my friend doesn't take it either. 6. My aunt never goes to football matches while my uncle goes to the stadium every Sunday. 7. I am going to hear this concert, so is my sister. 8. Bananas don't grow in the North, neither do pineapples. 9. You never make spelling mistakes, and my friend never does it either. 10. She spoke in a low voice otherwise the patient could be disturbed. 11. That day the sea was stormy, and the people didn't bathe. 12. You must study well, otherwise your teachers would think you are lazy. 13. The mother was sleeping, while the father was working in the yard. 14. They were close friends, so their conversation was easy and happy. 15. Either you believe me or I can't help you. 16. She became a prominent actress whereas her brother worked at the family farm. 17. I wasn't hungry, yet I asked for some food.

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