18. Which is the best version of the underlined portion of sentence 11: 'However, not everyone believes that George Crum was the inventor of the potato chip'?
Answer: A
The best version of the underlined portion is the original phrasing.
The original phrasing, "However, not everyone believes that George Crum was the inventor of the potato chip," effectively introduces a contrasting point and maintains the flow of the narrative.
A) (As it is now)
This option is correct because it uses "However," followed by a comma, which is the appropriate punctuation for introducing a contrasting statement. It clearly indicates a shift in the discussion, which is essential for the clarity of the sentence.
B) However
This option is incorrect as it lacks necessary punctuation. Simply stating "However" without a comma does not indicate a transition effectively and leaves the sentence feeling incomplete.
C) However-
This option is incorrect because the use of a hyphen after "However" is grammatically inappropriate in this context. A hyphen does not serve to create a pause or transition in the way that a comma does.
D) However:
This option is also incorrect because the colon suggests that a list or explanation will follow, which is not the case here. The sentence does not require a colon to function properly.
Conclusion
The original phrasing is the most effective choice as it provides the necessary punctuation to clearly convey the contrasting idea. The other options fail to maintain the grammatical structure and clarity needed for the sentence, making A the definitive correct answer.