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English Grammar: What part of speech is "as"?

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a conjunction and an adverb
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The word "as" can function as different parts of speech depending on its usage. It can be a conjunction, preposition, adverb, or pronoun.
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The word "as" can function as different parts of speech depending on its usage. It can be a conjunction, preposition, adverb, or pronoun.
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The word "as" can function as different parts of speech depending on its usage. It can be a conjunction, a preposition, or an adverb.
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"as" can be applied in 3 various part of speeches 1.) Conjunction - Ex: (a) As you were aware of, I scored 100% in math. (b) It is healthy to have 8 hours of sleep, as I do 2.) Adverb - Ex: "as soon as" , "as tall as" etc... 3.) Preposition - Ex: He works as an engineer
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"as" can be applied in 3 various part of speeches 

1.) Conjunction - 

Ex: (a) As you were aware of, I scored 100% in math.

(b) It is healthy to have 8 hours of sleep, as I do

2.) Adverb - 

Ex: "as soon as" , "as tall as" etc...

3.) Preposition - 

Ex: He works as an engineer 

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As is a conjunction and an adverb and is used before a clause, another adverb or a clause beginning with a preposition: She enjoys all kinds of music, as I do. As ever, he was friendly and helpful. Repeat these five steps, as in the last exercise.
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It's a preposition/ conjunction
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"as" is the preposition or conjuction
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It's a preposition or a conjunction.It can also be an adverb. Preposition. : I work as an English teacher. Conjunction : He likes sweet as I do. Adverb : You should walk as slowly as a baby.
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It's a preposition/ conjunction
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