The American actor Robin Williams was originally famous for his manic stand-up comedy. However, the nuanced performance delivered by Williams in the 1997 drama Good Will Hunting is considered one of the most touching portrayals in film history.
Which choice most effectively combines the sentences at the underlined portion?
being famous originally for his manic stand-up comedy, nevertheless also delivered a nuanced performance in the 1997 drama Good Will Hunting
was originally famous for his manic stand-up comedy; however, Williams's nuanced performance in the 1997 drama Good Will Hunting
although originally famous for his manic stand-up comedy, delivered a nuanced performance in one movie, and this touching portrayal repeats.
however famous for his manic stand-up comedy, also gave a nuanced performance in the 1997 drama Good Will Hunting, and this acting
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. It uses a semicolon and "however" to correctly join two independent clauses that contrast Williams's reputation for comedy with his success in drama.
Choice A is incorrect because "being known best..." creates a dangling modifier and a sentence fragment. Choice C is incorrect because "repeats" is illogical in this context and the structure is awkward. Choice D is incorrect because "and this acting" creates a vague and grammatically incomplete ending.