The conjunction "but" signals a contrasting outcome in the sentence. The speaker wanted to buy the movie but was unable to do so because they lacked the necessary funds. Therefore, the correct response is:
contrasting outcome
Question
Use the sentence to answer the question.
I wanted to buy the movie, but I was a dollar short.
Which type of relationship does the conjunction but signal in the sentence?
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Responses
additional information
additional information
gives a reason
gives a reason
rejection
rejection
contrasting outcome
contrasting outcome
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