Question

Emilia usually liked looking out at the calm sea. however, that day she wished for a storm.

what type of connecting word is "however"
A: sequence
B: effect
C: example
D: contrast

Answer 1

The answer is D, contrast.

Explanation: the passage is comparing two opposite reactions emilia has to the sea. Thus, she is using "contrast". Most days she wants a calm sea, but today she wants a storm.

Answer 2

The answer is D. Contrast.