Question

Which sentence is correct?
A. She tried to paint the building; however, it rained.
B. She tried to paint the building, however, it rained.
C. She tried to paint the building; however it rained.
D. None of the above

Answer 1

B She tried to paint, however, it rained

Answer 2

Answer:

Sentence A is the correct option.

Explanation:

Sentence A is correct because when you have a conjunctive adverb linking two independent clauses, you should use a semicolon. In this case, both of these independent clauses have been connected by the conjunctive adverb however (see 1 and 2). What is more, you should use a comma after the conjuctive adverb because it appears in initial position in the second clause.

1) She tried to pain the building; (independent clause I)

2) However, it rained (independent clause II)