Question

1. which word is not a preposition? *

a) near
b) because
c) off
d) over
e) past

1. which word is not a preposition? *

a) except
b) regarding
c) themselves
d) underneath
e) per

Explanation:

For question 9: Prepositions show relationships between nouns/pronouns and other words. "Near", "off", "over", "past" are prepositions, while "because" is a conjunction used to introduce reasons.
For question 10: "Except", "regarding", "underneath", "per" are prepositions. "Themselves" is a reflexive pronoun, not a preposition.

Answer:

1. b) because
2. c) themselves