Many people believe a European named Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press. However, Gutenberg’s press was actually building on inventions that appeared centuries earlier in China.

Question

Which statement explains how the author makes a connection between the ideas in these sentences?

(1 point)
Responses

The word "however" is used to highlight a difference between the ideas.
The word "however" is used to highlight a difference between the ideas.

The word "however" is used to show a cause and effect relationship between the ideas.
The word "however" is used to show a cause and effect relationship between the ideas.

The phrase "was actually" is used to show a problem solution relationship between the ideas.
The phrase "was actually" is used to show a problem solution relationship between the ideas.

The phrase "was actually" is used to illustrate a similarity between the ideas.
The phrase "was actually" is used to illustrate a similarity between the ideas.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

The word "however" is used to highlight a difference between the ideas.

This is because "however" indicates a contrast between the common belief about Gutenberg's invention and the reality of its historical context in China.