Punctuate However between Complete Clauses - Practice 1

When however connects two complete clauses within one sentence, use a semicolon before it and a comma after it in this formal pattern.

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When however connects two complete clauses within one sentence, use a semicolon before it and a comma after it in this formal pattern. A comma alone before however creates a comma splice.

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The draft was readable; however, it lacked citations. Each side contains a complete clause.

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Question 1 Choose the correct formal boundary for the sentence about the map. The map was complete; however, it needed proofreading. The map was complete, however, it needed proofreading. The map was complete however it needed proofreading.

Question 2 Choose the correct formal boundary for the sentence about the poster. The poster was complete, however, it needed proofreading. The poster was complete however it needed proofreading. The poster was complete; however, it needed proofreading.

Question 3 Choose the correct formal boundary for the sentence about the model. The model was complete however it needed proofreading. The model was complete; however, it needed proofreading. The model was complete, however, it needed proofreading.

Question 4 Choose the correct formal boundary for the sentence about the chart. The chart was complete; however, it needed proofreading. The chart was complete, however, it needed proofreading. The chart was complete however it needed proofreading.

Question 5 Choose the correct formal boundary for the sentence about the poem. The poem was complete, however, it needed proofreading. The poem was complete however it needed proofreading. The poem was complete; however, it needed proofreading.

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