Question
What type of relationship does the conjunctive adverb 'however' show between two clauses?
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GPT-4o mini
The conjunctive adverb "however" typically shows a contrast between two clauses. It is used to indicate that the second clause presents an idea or situation that is different from, or contrary to, what is stated in the first clause. For example:
"I wanted to go for a walk; however, it started to rain."
In this sentence, "however" highlights the contrast between the speaker's desire to go for a walk and the unexpected occurrence of rain that prevents it.
"I wanted to go for a walk; however, it started to rain."
In this sentence, "however" highlights the contrast between the speaker's desire to go for a walk and the unexpected occurrence of rain that prevents it.