Multiple choice

Directions: Complete the following sentence correctly.

We found nothing …………

  1. but water

  2. than water

  3. from water

  4. with water
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A Correct answer
Explanation

"But" functions as a preposition meaning "except" when used with "nothing/none/nothing". "Nothing but water" means "nothing except water". Option B "than" would require a comparative structure. Options C and D don't convey the intended meaning of exclusion.

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