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Identify the part of speech of the word ‘although’ in the sentence: ‘Although he was late, he finished the exam on time.’

1. Preposition
2. Conjunction
3. Adverb
4. Pronoun

Correct answer: Conjunction

Solution

Although is used to connect two clauses and show contrast. Therefore, it functions as a conjunction.

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