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1 October, 08:12

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

A) Robert wanted a new car however, he couldn't afford to buy one.

B) Robert wanted a new car however; he couldn't afford to buy one.

C) Robert wanted a new car; however he couldn't afford to buy one.

D) Robert wanted a new car; however, he couldn't afford to buy one.

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  1. 1 October, 08:36
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    The correct use of punctuation would be letter A because it is two independent sentences turned into one big sentence
  2. 1 October, 09:24
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    The correct answer is actually D), not A.

    Although these are independent clauses indeed, the punctuation in A, B, and C is not correct.

    Before 'however' there needs to be a semicolon (; ). And after however, you have to put a comma. Therefore D is the correct answer.

    After a comma there needs to be a pause in reading. Does A sound correct to you if you make a pause before 'however' and not after it? Of course not.
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