He went away [before] I came.
Correct answer: C. Adverb
- A. Preposition
- B. Conjunction
- C. Adverb
- D. Verb
Explanation
The word "before" is an adverb in this sentence, indicating the time of his departure relative to the speaker's arrival.Why the other options are wrong:(A) Preposition: "Before" is not functioning as a preposition here.(B) Conjunction: "Before" is not connecting clauses or sentences.(D) Verb: "Before" is not representing an action; it indicates a time reference.
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