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

A. I wanted to leave, but I was embarrassed to do so. B. The lake is pretty, but it's too cold for swimming. C. I would like to return to Italy, but I have no money. D. We discovered that Candy will do anything but work.

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(A. used as a conjunction between two clauses)(B. used as a conjunction between two clauses)(C. used as a conjunction between two clauses)D. used as a preposition, synonymous with except or apart from... Show More
The answer is D. If you can make two sentences on either side of "but" it is a conjunction.... Show More

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