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The author uses the word "however" to introduce a contrast between the two parts of the sentence. The first part of the sentence describes the writer’s initial view of the subject. The second part of the sentence provides a more nuanced perspective. What is the most likely reason why the author uses the word "however"?
The word "however" is used in this sentence to
A
establish a cause-and-effect relationship between the two parts of the sentence.
B
introduce a new idea that is related to the previous idea in the sentence.
C
highlight a contrast between the two parts of the sentence.
D
emphasize the importance of the information presented in the second part of the sentence.
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The word "however" is used to introduce a contrast between the two parts of the sentence. This contrast helps the reader to understand the author’s more nuanced perspective on the subject.
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