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Can was be used as a conjunction?

No, "can" is not a conjunction.

Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses. Common examples include:

* Coordinating conjunctions: and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet

* Subordinating conjunctions: because, although, since, while, if, unless, when

"Can" is a modal verb, which is a type of auxiliary verb that expresses ability, permission, or possibility.

For example:

* I can swim. (Ability)

* Can you help me? (Request for permission)

* It can rain tomorrow. (Possibility)

Let me know if you have any other questions about parts of speech!

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