Question

it is necessary however to maintain a normal weight.

• it is necessary however, to maintain normal weight.
• it is necessary, however to maintain normal weight.
• it is necessary, however, to maintain normal weight.
• no change

Explanation:

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Analyze the role of the conjunctive adverb

The word "however" is used as an interrupter (parenthetical adverb) in the middle of the clause.

Determine correct punctuation

A parenthetical interrupter must be set off with commas on both sides to separate it from the rest of the sentence.

Evaluate the options

• "It is necessary however, to maintain normal weight." (Missing comma before "however")
• "It is necessary, however to maintain normal weight." (Missing comma after "however")
• "It is necessary, however, to maintain normal weight." (Correctly set off with commas on both sides)
• "no change" (Missing commas entirely)

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<mcq-option>(A) It is necessary however, to maintain normal weight.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>(B) It is necessary, however to maintain normal weight.</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>(C) It is necessary, however, to maintain normal weight.</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>(D) no change</mcq-option>
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Answer:

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Analyze the role of the conjunctive adverb

The word "however" is used as an interrupter (parenthetical adverb) in the middle of the clause.

Determine correct punctuation

A parenthetical interrupter must be set off with commas on both sides to separate it from the rest of the sentence.

Evaluate the options

• "It is necessary however, to maintain normal weight." (Missing comma before "however")
• "It is necessary, however to maintain normal weight." (Missing comma after "however")
• "It is necessary, however, to maintain normal weight." (Correctly set off with commas on both sides)
• "no change" (Missing commas entirely)

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<mcq-option>(A) It is necessary however, to maintain normal weight.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>(B) It is necessary, however to maintain normal weight.</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>(C) It is necessary, however, to maintain normal weight.</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>(D) no change</mcq-option>
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