In which one of the following sentences is but used as a preposition?

a. i would like to return to italy, but i have no money.
b. i wanted to leave, but i was embarrassed to do so.
c. the lake is pretty, but it's too cold for swimming.
d. we discovered that candy will do anything but work.

The phrase, "the longest journey begins with a single step" means

Which statement are examples of debatable claims about immigration

Secret in slovakia how does the author's use of foreshadowing in the opening paragraphs affect the passage? a. it creates excitement by revealing the narrator's hopes of receiving part of her great-aunt's estate. b. it creates dread through its vivid descriptions of the house; readers are aware that something terrible has happened within those walls. c. it creates mystery by suggesting that the narrator's view of the house will somehow change as a result of her experiences inside. d. it creates a sense of joy and anticipation by hinting that the narrator will be reconnected with her great-aunt.