Question

Read the sentences.

Most of the colonists took sides in the American Revolution. Some remained neutral.

What is the correct way to combine the sentences?


A: Most of the colonists took sides in the American Revolution, accordingly some remained neutral.

B: Most of the colonists took sides in the American Revolution; after some remained neutral.

C: Most of the colonists took sides in the American Revolution; however, some remained neutral.

D: Most of the colonists took sides in the American Revolution, finally, some remained neutral.

Answer 1

the answer would be c

Answer 2

The answer is C.

To combine the sentence "Most colonists took sides in the American Revolution" with the sentence "Some remained neutral" is necessary a linking word that expresses a contrast or that seems to disagree with was mentioned before: however (despite this). Introducing the new independent clause with a semicolon + however + a comma.