Choose the correct option.
Correct answer: B. Edhi was thrifty toward his own necessities; however, he was altruistic toward others.
- A. Edhi was thrifty toward his own necessities, however, he was altruistic toward others.
- B. Edhi was thrifty toward his own necessities; however, he was altruistic toward others.
- C. Edhi was thrifty toward his own necessities; therefore, he was altruistic toward others.
- D. Edhi was thrifty toward his own necessities; yes, he was altruistic toward others.
Explanation
This sentence is correct. The semicolon before "however" properly separates the two independent clauses, and "however" introduces a contrast effectively.
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