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Which of the following is NOT a preposition?

  1. About

  2. And

  3. For

  4. Through

The correct answer is: And

The correct choice is indeed "and," as it is a coordinating conjunction rather than a preposition. Prepositions are words that link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words within a sentence, typically indicating relationships in terms of time, place, or direction, such as "about," "for," and "through." On the other hand, "and" serves to connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance, which is a function distinct from that of prepositions. Therefore, in this context, identifying "and" as the outlier aligns with an understanding of the different roles that types of words play within sentence structure.