HardReading and Writing· Craft and Structure· None· MCQ
The use of the word "however" in the sentence "They had not spoken in a long time, however, they still had a lot to talk about" signals that the information in this sentence contrasts with the information in the previous sentence. In the sentence, the word "however" serves as a
In this sentence, the word “however” serves as a
A
transition word that signals a shift in thought.
B
descriptor word that clarifies the meaning of a word.
C
qualifier word that limits the scope of a statement.
D
conjunction word that joins two independent clauses.
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The word "however" acts as a transition word that signals a shift in thought. It contrasts the information in the current sentence with the information in the previous sentence.
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