Things; however provides a clear and effective transition, maintaining coherence and emphasizing the contrast in the protagonist's feelings toward various things and the act of hating. Here option C is correct.
The revised sentence would read: "She did not hate many things; however, she disliked the very act of hating things."
This choice introduces a contrasting element with "however," which appropriately reflects the contrast between the protagonist's general lack of hatred and her specific aversion to the act of hating things.
The semicolon before "however" helps to connect the two independent clauses and indicates a stronger relationship between them than a period would. This choice creates a more cohesive and grammatically correct sentence structure, conveying the intended meaning more effectively. Here option C is correct.
Complete question:
Choose correct words for this sentence. She did not hate many things, so she disliked the very act of hating things.
A. NO CHANGE
B. things; however,
C. things and
D. things, since