In the 1950's, integration was an anathema to most Americans now, however, most Americans accept it as desirable.
Correct answer: A. to most Americans; now, however, most Americans accept it as desirable
- A. to most Americans; now, however, most Americans accept it as desirable
- B. to most Americans, now, however, most Americans accept it
- C. to most Americans; now, however, most Americans are desirable of it. -
- D. to most Americans; now, however, most Americans accepted it as desirable
- E. to most Americans. Now, however, most Americans will accept it as desirable.
Explanation
The semicolon is used to separate two independent clauses, and the commas are used to set off the transitional phrase "now, however".
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