Marie Curie is the recipient of two Nobel ___________ many people do not realize her daughter also won a Nobel Prize.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
Prizes, however,
B
Prizes; however,
C
Prizes: however,
D
Prizes, however
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. A semicolon separates two independent clauses joined by the conjunctive adverb "however."
Choice A is incorrect because it creates a comma splice. Choice C is incorrect because a colon is not used with "however." Choice D is incorrect because it creates a run-on.