Exercise in Grammar 99

 

Exercise in Grammar 99

 

Distinguish as Adverb, Preposition, or Conjunction, each of the italicized words in the following sentences:-

 

1. He came before me.
Answer: Preposition

2. He came two hours before.
Answer: Adverb

3. He came before I left.
Answer: Conjunction

4. Have you ever seen him since?
Answer: Adverb

5. I have not seen him since Monday.
Answer: Preposition

6. I have not seen him since he was a child.
Answer: Conjunction

7. Man wants but little here below.
Answer: Adverb

8. He yearns for nothing but money.
Answer: Preposition

9. We shall go, but you will remain.
Answer: Conjunction

10. He arrived after the meeting was adjourned.
Answer: Conjunction

11. He arrived after the meeting.
Answer: Preposition

12. He arrived soon after.
Answer: Adverb