Several years ago, a previous boss told me to use a semicolon and comma with the word "however". I've always questioned this and would like to know if the following random …

Oct 3, 2014 · What is the rule of thumb for using 'however' in the middle of the sentence? For example: Some people disagree with this theory, however, as it's never been proven right.

If your sentence begins with the conjunction "however", then it's an extension of the idea in the previous sentence and is therefore not a "complete idea". The same reasoning is behind …

May 14, 2012 · Sentence 3 uses however. However is a conjunctive adverb. There are a few ways to use however correctly, but it cannot be a substitute for but. The easy solution is to …

Nov 18, 2016 · The word however is not inherently ungrammatical at any specific point in a sentence (beginning, middle, or end, for example); its grammaticality depends on the context …

Sep 21, 2017 · 2 You are using the word however parenthetically. The main meaning of the sentence is the same as "When carrying knives it is best not to run" but the parenthetical …

Nov 22, 2014 · Your example sentence is mainly ungrammatical because of what comes after the comma. But it would probably be improved by putting however after the word it's most likely to …

1 In the example sentence, "however" means simply "but"; it is there to indicate that what follows will run counter to the direction of the preceding comment.

10 Both can be used in a formal context, but the question is not so much whether you use but or however, but whether you use one sentence or two. That to some extent depends on the style …

Jan 25, 2014 · The word "however" is used to lead off a sentence that counters a previous thought. Are there any alternative words or phrases that can substitute? I'm even looking for …