Is THE a conjunction or preposition?

"THE" is neither a conjunction nor a preposition. It's a definite article, which is a type of determiner used to specify a particular noun.

Here's a breakdown:

* Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses. Examples include "and," "but," "or," "so," "because."

* Prepositions show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence. Examples include "on," "in," "at," "to," "from."

"The" simply identifies the noun it precedes as a specific one.