Due to his severe allergies, Arthur avoided the bakery section of the ___________ he was still able to buy produce.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
supermarket; however
B
supermarket; however,
C
supermarket, however,
D
supermarket, however:
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. A semicolon separates two independent clauses, and "however" is a conjunctive adverb that requires a comma after it.
Choice A is incorrect because it misses the comma after "however." Choice C is incorrect because commas cannot join two independent clauses (comma splice). Choice D is incorrect because a colon is not used with "however" in this context.