In which sentence is the underlined word a preposition?

ASenator Young objected to the bill, but he didn't say why.
BThe Constitution calls for equal rights for all.
CShe skipped her breakfast, for it was getting late.
DIt was a sunny day, but Jane remained indoors.

DIt was a sunny day, but Jane remained indoors.

This sentence contains the preposition BUT.

BUT is not often used as a preposition. However, it becomes a preposition when it means the same as EXCEPT.

It was a sunny day, except Jane remained indoors. (Same thought)

Preposition are words that indicate location.

In the sentence, the preposition BUT indicates that Jane is indoors.

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In which sentence is the underlined word a preposition? ASenator Young objected to the bill, but he didn't say why.BThe Constitution calls for equal rights for all.CShe skipped her breakfast, for it was getting late.DIt was a sunny day, but Jane remained indoors.

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In which sentence is the underlined word a preposition?

ASenator Young objected to the bill, but he didn't say why.
BThe Constitution calls for equal rights for all.
CShe skipped her breakfast, for it was getting late.
DIt was a sunny day, but Jane remained indoors.