Question

"I like apples but I like pears more." "But" is ___________ in grammar. (A) Subordinating conjunction. (B) Complex conjunction. (C) Coordinating conjunction. (D) Compound conjunction.

Answer 1

In the sentence, "I like apples but I like pears more," the word "but" functions as a coordinating conjunction. It connects two independent clauses ("I like apples" and "I like pears more") that present contrasting or opposing ideas. Therefore, the correct option is (C) Coordinating conjunction.