The proposal seemed financially sound _______ closer analysis revealed several critical flaws.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
sound, however
B
sound however,
C
sound; however,
D
sound: however,
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. This question tests punctuation with conjunctive adverbs.
- Context clues: Two independent clauses connected by "however."
- Meaning: Use semicolon before and comma after conjunctive adverbs.
- Verify: "The proposal seemed financially sound; however, closer analysis revealed..." is correct.
💡 Strategy: Use semicolon + conjunctive adverb + comma between independent clauses.
Choice A is incorrect because a comma before "however" creates a comma splice. Choice B is incorrect because it lacks the semicolon. Choice D is incorrect because a colon doesn't precede conjunctive adverbs.