No, it is not a conjunction. Instead is an adverb, and
the compound form "instead of" is a preposition.
"Is" is not a subordinating conjunction. It is a verb that functions as the main verb in a sentence. Subordinating conjunctions typically introduce a subordinate clause and show the relationship between that clause and the main clause.
No, a semicolon is not necessary in a compound sentence if a coordinating conjunction is not used. You can use a comma to separate the independent clauses in a compound sentence instead.
In conjunction with
No. Ordinarily rather is an adverb. (somewhat, or preferably) But it can pair with the conjunction "than" to create a preposition pair meaning "instead of" (potatoes rather than rice) and a conjunction pair that is used for negation, e..g. I decided to sleep late rather than be tired all day.
Yes, it is a subordinating conjunction. It connects a restrictive clause.
No, it is not a conjunction. It is an adverb, a conjunctive adverb, used along with a semicolon to connect clauses (instead of a conjunction).
yes it depends on the sentence.
Some synonyms for the adverb 'instead' are alternately, alternatively, rather, and rather than. Some synonyms for the conjunction 'instead' are or, either, otherwise, and rather.
"Is" is not a subordinating conjunction. It is a verb that functions as the main verb in a sentence. Subordinating conjunctions typically introduce a subordinate clause and show the relationship between that clause and the main clause.
If used as a conjunction of preposition then as a result as, as long as, as things go, by reason of, in that, in the interest of or in view of
She wanted to go to the party, yet she decided to stay home and rest instead.
No, a semicolon is not necessary in a compound sentence if a coordinating conjunction is not used. You can use a comma to separate the independent clauses in a compound sentence instead.
In conjunction with
Yes, that is one of the most common uses of a semicolon. If there is a conjunction joining the clauses, however, you should use a comma instead of a semicolon.
No. Ordinarily rather is an adverb. (somewhat, or preferably) But it can pair with the conjunction "than" to create a preposition pair meaning "instead of" (potatoes rather than rice) and a conjunction pair that is used for negation, e..g. I decided to sleep late rather than be tired all day.
Yes, the Regenerate ability allows a creature to be saved from destruction by being "regenerated" instead of being destroyed. This ability can be used in conjunction with sacrificing a creature to prevent it from being destroyed.
The word because is a conjunction that joins two or more parts of a sentence together. Other words that can be used instead of because are since and as.