In the following, four alternatives are given,choose the best
Correct answer: A. The conjunctive adverbs pretend they are conjunctions; however. the semicolon is what really connects the two clauses together.
- A. The conjunctive adverbs pretend they are conjunctions; however. the semicolon is what really connects the two clauses together.
- B. The conjunctive adverbs pretend they are conjunctions: meanwhile, the semicolon is what really connects the two clauses together.
- C. The conjunctive adverbs pretend they are conjunctions; for instance, the semicolon is what really connects the two clauses together.
- D. The conjunctive adverbs pretend they are conjunctions: nevertheless, the semicolon is what really connects the two clauses together.
Explanation
In this question, the focus is on using conjunctive adverbs correctly to connect independent clauses. The adverb "however" is used to indicate a contrast or contradiction, and it is appropriately used after a semicolon to connect the two independent clauses in a cohesive manner.
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