But is usually a conjunction. However, there is one construction where it apparently should be treated as a preposition: when it means "except", e.g. No one but me has seen this / No one has seen this but me.
-- The but me could actually be a truncated clause, i.e. "No one else has seen this but I have seen this" but there is a disparity between this and other conjunctions (Either he or I am the guilty party --> Either he is the guilty party or I am).
"But" can act as both a conjunction and a preposition. As a conjunction, it is used to introduce a contrasting or unexpected idea. As a preposition, it is used to indicate exceptions or exclusions.
If is not a preposition. It is a conjunction.
"Who" is a pronoun, not a preposition or a conjunction. It is used to refer to a person or people.
"since" is not a preposition. It is a conjunction.
"for" can function as both a preposition and a conjunction. As a preposition, it shows a relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. As a conjunction, it connects words, phrases, or clauses.
"Below" is not a conjunction; it is typically used as a preposition to indicate a lower position or place.
If is not a preposition. It is a conjunction.
"Who" is a pronoun, not a preposition or a conjunction. It is used to refer to a person or people.
A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. It is typically placed before the noun or pronoun to indicate location, time, direction, or other relationships. Examples of prepositions include "in," "on," "at," "under," and "over."
A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.
No, "despite" is a preposition. It is used to indicate that something is happening or is true even though there is a particular fact or situation.
"around" is a preposition when used to indicate location or direction, such as "walk around the park." It is not a conjunction or interjection in this context.
"for" can function as both a preposition and a conjunction. As a preposition, it shows a relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. As a conjunction, it connects words, phrases, or clauses.
Of is a preposition.
No, "about" is a preposition used to indicate a relation to something else. It is not a conjunction, which are words that link words, phrases, or clauses together in a sentence.
"Or" is a conjunction used to connect words or groups of words within a sentence. It presents a choice between alternatives.
Yes, the word "if" can function as a conjunction when used to introduce subordinate clauses expressing conditions or contingencies.
A comma is typically used before a conjunction (e.g., and, but, or) when joining two independent clauses. However, a comma is not generally used before a preposition, unless it is necessary for clarity or emphasis.