In which of the following sentences is 'but' used as a preposition?

A. I wanted to leave, but I was embarrassed to do so.

B. We discovered that Candy will do anything but work.

C. The lake is pretty, but it's too cold for swimming.

D, I would like to return to Italy, but i have no money.

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Kadin Lewis

6 February, 10:05

In which of the following sentences is 'but' used as a preposition?

A. I wanted to leave, but I was embarrassed to do so.

B. We discovered that Candy will do anything but work.

C. The lake is pretty, but it's too cold for swimming.

D, I would like to return to Italy, but i have no money.

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Jerimiah Nelson · Answer 1

B. We discovered that Candy will do anything but work.

Izabella Robbins · Answer 2

B. We discovered that Candy will do anything but work.

In all other instances, "but" is used as a conjunction in complex sentences. In this case, it used to indicate that Candy will do anything except work.

In which of the following sentences is 'but' used as a preposition?A. I wanted to leave, but I was embarrassed to do so.B. We discovered that Candy will do anything but work.C. The lake is pretty, but it's too cold for swimming.D, I would like to return to Italy, but i have no money.

In which of the following sentences is 'but' used as a preposition?

A. I wanted to leave, but I was embarrassed to do so.

B. We discovered that Candy will do anything but work.

C. The lake is pretty, but it's too cold for swimming.

D, I would like to return to Italy, but i have no money.