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However one likes it or not; agriculture will be considered as the primary source of income, even if other manufacturing activities proliferate.
A. However one likes it or not; agriculture will be considered as the primary source of income,
Incorrect. However is used to show contrast. But the sentence does not present any contrast and so this choice is incorrect.
B. However, one likes it or not agriculture will be considered as the primary source of income
Incorrect.However is used to show contrast. But the sentence does not present any contrast and so this choice is incorrect.
C. Whether one likes it or not, agriculture will be considered as the primary source of income,
Correct. The use of comma is correct to separate dependent clause 'Whether one likes it or not' and the main clause that follows.
D. Whether one likes it or not agriculture will be considered as the primary source of income,
Incorrect. Dependent clause 'Whether one likes it or not' needs to be separated from main clause using a comma.
E. Whether one likes it or not! agriculture will be considered as the primary source of income,
Incorrect. Dependent clause 'Whether one likes it or not' needs to be separated from main clause using a comma, not '!'
A. However one likes it or not; agriculture will be considered as the primary source of income,
Incorrect. However is used to show contrast. But the sentence does not present any contrast and so this choice is incorrect.
B. However, one likes it or not agriculture will be considered as the primary source of income
Incorrect.However is used to show contrast. But the sentence does not present any contrast and so this choice is incorrect.
C. Whether one likes it or not, agriculture will be considered as the primary source of income,
Correct. The use of comma is correct to separate dependent clause 'Whether one likes it or not' and the main clause that follows.
D. Whether one likes it or not agriculture will be considered as the primary source of income,
Incorrect. Dependent clause 'Whether one likes it or not' needs to be separated from main clause using a comma.
E. Whether one likes it or not! agriculture will be considered as the primary source of income,
Incorrect. Dependent clause 'Whether one likes it or not' needs to be separated from main clause using a comma, not '!'
27 Jul 2023, 10:43
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A. However one likes it or not; agriculture will be considered as the primary source of income,
Incorrect ise of however
B. However, one likes it or not agriculture will be considered as the primary source of income
Incorrect use of however
C. Whether one likes it or not, agriculture will be considered as the primary source of income,
Correct usage of punctuation
D. Whether one likes it or not agriculture will be considered as the primary source of income,
Incorrect - comma is missing
E. Whether one likes it or not! agriculture will be considered as the primary source of income,
Incorrect use of exclamation mark
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Incorrect ise of however
B. However, one likes it or not agriculture will be considered as the primary source of income
Incorrect use of however
C. Whether one likes it or not, agriculture will be considered as the primary source of income,
Correct usage of punctuation
D. Whether one likes it or not agriculture will be considered as the primary source of income,
Incorrect - comma is missing
E. Whether one likes it or not! agriculture will be considered as the primary source of income,
Incorrect use of exclamation mark
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27 Jul 2023, 10:49
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Quote:
However:
"However" is an adverb used to introduce a contrasting or unexpected idea in relation to what has been previously stated. It's often used to show a counterpoint or contradiction to a previous statement. Here's an example:
Example: Sarah wanted to go to the party; however, she had too much work to do and couldn't attend.
In this sentence, "however" introduces the contrasting idea that Sarah couldn't attend the party despite her initial desire to go.
Whether:
"Whether" is a conjunction used to introduce a clause expressing a choice between two or more alternatives. It is used to indicate uncertainty or doubt about which option is true or which action to take. Here's an example:
Example: I'm not sure whether I should take the job offer or continue with my current position.
In this sentence, "whether" introduces the choice or alternative between taking the job offer or staying in the
Since the given sentence doesn't introduce contrasting ideas, options A and B are out.
A. However one likes it or not; agriculture will be considered as the primary source of income, INCORRECT
B. However, one likes it or not agriculture will be considered as the primary source of income INCORRECT
C. Whether one likes it or not, agriculture will be considered as the primary source of income, CORRECT
D. Whether one likes it or not agriculture will be considered as the primary source of income,
A comma should be introduced before agriculture. INCORRECT
E. Whether one likes it or not! agriculture will be considered as the primary source of income,
Exclamatory mark must be replaced with comma. INCORRECT
