Distinguish each of the italicized words in these sentences as a conjunction, adverb, or preposition. 1. We came after the meeting was over. 2. We came after the meeting. 3. We ca... Distinguish each of the italicized words in these sentences as a conjunction, adverb, or preposition. 1. We came after the meeting was over. 2. We came after the meeting. 3. We came soon after. 4. The bell rang two hours before. 5. The sky was overcast with black clouds before it began to rain. 6. She stood before the mirror.
Understand the Problem
The question asks you to identify whether the italicized words in the given sentences function as a conjunction, an adverb, or a preposition. This requires understanding the grammatical role each word plays within the context of the sentence.
Answer
1. *after*: Conjunction; 2. *after*: Preposition; 3. *after*: Adverb; 4. *before*: Adverb; 5. *before*: Conjunction; 6. *before*: Preposition
Here's the breakdown:
- after: Conjunction
- after: Preposition
- after: Adverb
- before: Adverb
- before: Conjunction
- before: Preposition
Answer for screen readers
Here's the breakdown:
- after: Conjunction
- after: Preposition
- after: Adverb
- before: Adverb
- before: Conjunction
- before: Preposition
More Information
A conjunction connects clauses, an adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, and a preposition relates a noun or pronoun to another word in the sentence.
Tips
To correctly identify the part of speech, determine the words' function in the sentence.
Sources
- A Grammar Containing the Etymology and Syntax of the English ... - files.eric.ed.gov
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