Standard English ConventionsHardSemicolon before 'however'
Standard English Conventions practice question
The bridge was declared ____ however, it remained closed for another month.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. safe;Correct
- B. safe,
- C. safe
- D. safe:
Answer: A. safe;
'However' joining two clauses takes a semicolon before it.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. safe,
- A comma splice.
- C. safe
- A run-on.
- D. safe:
- A colon does not introduce a contrasting clause.
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