Question

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.

Answer 1

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

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.