Question

5.After lengthy discussion, it was decided the patient would continue to be treated in the hospital.

Is there any conjuction in this sentence.

Answer 1

No.

Answer 2

There is one SUBORDINATING conjunction in this sentence:

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/conjunctions.htm#subordinating_conjunctions

What do you think?

Answer 3

Isn't after a preposition in this sentence?

Answer 4

Yes, it's "after."

Answer 5

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

Yes, there is a conjunction in this sentence. The conjunction is "but" which connects two clauses: "After lengthy discussion" and "it was decided the patient would continue to be treated in the hospital." The use of the conjunction "but" indicates a contrast or opposition between the two clauses.