Which of the following words is NOT a conjunction?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Despite
| Word | Meaning | Group |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Despite (the odd one) | comes before a noun or pronoun, as in despite the rain (we do not say despite it was raining) | preposition |
| (2) Because | joins two parts of a sentence and gives a reason | conjunction |
| (3) Although | joins two parts of a sentence, as in I went out although it was raining | conjunction |
| (4) Whereas | joins two parts of a sentence to show a difference | conjunction |