The passage describes a scientific study about the effects of a particular treatment on a certain group of people. The author uses the word "however" to indicate a shift in focus from the overall results of the study to a particular aspect of the study. The author also uses the word "because" to explain why the study’s findings may not apply to everyone.
","stem_html":"What is the most likely reason the author uses the word "however" in this passage?
","rationale_html":"The word "however" is used to introduce a contrasting idea to the previous sentence. The previous sentence discussed the overall results of the study, and the sentence that follows "however" focuses on a particular aspect of the study. This shift in focus is highlighted by the use of "however."
","correct_answer":["A"],"has_media":false,"has_mathml":false,"has_table":false,"source_created_at":null,"source_updated_at":null,"options":[{"label":"A","content_html":"To introduce a contrasting idea to the previous sentence.
","ord":0},{"label":"B","content_html":"To emphasize the importance of the previous sentence.
","ord":1},{"label":"C","content_html":"To provide an example that supports the previous sentence.
","ord":2},{"label":"D","content_html":"To suggest that the author is unsure of the study’s findings.
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