Punctuate However between Complete Clauses - Practice 2

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 story. The story was complete however it needed proofreading. The story was complete; however, it needed proofreading. The story was complete, however, it needed proofreading.

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

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

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

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

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