Standard English ConventionsEasy–MediumComma after 'however' at the start of a sentence
Standard English Conventions practice question
The trail was steep. ____ the view from the top was worth the climb.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. However,Correct
- B. However
- C. However;
- D. However:
Answer: A. However,
An introductory 'however' is followed by a comma.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. However
- No comma after the introductory word.
- C. However;
- A semicolon cannot follow a lone introductory word.
- D. However:
- A colon cannot follow a lone introductory word.
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