The koala is often called a "bear" ______ it is actually a marsupial more closely related to wombats.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A
, however
- Bcheck_circle
; however,
- C
, however,
- D
however,
Explanation
"However" connecting two independent clauses requires a semicolon before and a comma after. The other options produce comma splices or run-ons.