Question #N1437
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 is: A
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.