Question

Which among the following is not a time linker? - a) Until, b) but, c) after, d) again.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Which among the following is not a time linker? : a) Until, b) but, c) after, d) again.

• 'But' among the following is not a time linker.
• Because 'but' is a Adversative, Co- ordinating Conjunction, it is used to make contraction between two sentences.
• Simple example : He is poor but honest. Here 'but' is making a contraction between 'poor and honest.'

• 'Until', 'after' are subordinating conjunctions. They are used to indicate time.
• Example : I shall read this book until my father comes back.
• Ram returned home after the thief had escaped.

• 'Again' indicates a point of time directly.
• Example : The post man came again today.

Answer 2

Correct answer: Option b) but

Explanation:

The given linkers are 'until', 'but', 'after' and 'again', which mean 'upto (the point in time or the event mentioned)', 'used to introduce something contrasting with something else', 'later' and 'another time' respectively.

Of them, only 'but' does not introduce 'time'. So it is not a time linker.

Examples:

• Until - Do not come out of the room until you are finished with your homework.

• But - He came here but could not attend his class.

• After - After 10 O'clock in the morning, you can only go out and play with yout friends.

• Again - Help me again, please.