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Difficulty: MediumRun-on Sentences and Comma Splices

Historical preservationists face a unique set of challenges when restoring nineteenth-century structures. To maintain historical integrity, they must source authentic materials, however, this process often requires searching salvage yards across the country. Additionally, modern building codes must be met without compromising the aesthetic value of the original design.

Which of the following is the best replacement for the underlined portion of the passage?

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. materials; however, thisAnswer
  3. C
    materials. However, because this
  4. D
    materials; however, because this

Answer

The option that replaces the comma with a semicolon followed by 'however,' is correct because it properly connects two independent clauses using a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb.
The correct option correctly uses a semicolon to separate two independent clauses. The conjunctive adverb 'however' is properly placed after the semicolon and followed by a comma.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the grammatical structure of the clauses surrounding the underlined portion.
The clauses before and after the underlined portion ('To maintain historical integrity, they must source authentic materials' and 'this process often requires searching salvage yards across the country') are both independent clauses capable of standing alone as sentences.
To determine the appropriate punctuation and conjunctions needed to connect them.
2
Evaluate the punctuation and conjunctions in each option to see which correctly connects the two independent clauses.
The original sentence uses a comma and 'however', which creates a comma splice. The option with a period and 'because' creates a dependent fragment. The option with a semicolon and 'because' also creates a fragment. The option with a semicolon followed by 'however,' correctly joins the two independent clauses.
Independent clauses must be separated by a period, a semicolon, or a comma coupled with a coordinating conjunction.

Key Concept

Connecting independent clauses using semicolons and conjunctive adverbs (like 'however') to avoid comma splices.
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Run-on Sentences and Comma Splices

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