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Is the underlined word a

preposition or subordinating
conjunction?


Strauss died in 1902, four
years before an earthquake
and fire destroyed his
company's factories.


Underlined word:before

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“Before” is a preposition.
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Step-by-step explanation:

The underlined word "before" is a preposition.

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