Question

Most of my favorite movies contain slapstick humor, however physical comedy is not the only way to make me laugh.

• A. slapstick humor, however physical comedy is not
• B. slapstick humor, but physical comedy is not
• C. slapstick humor, and physical comedy is not
• D. slapstick humor; physical comedy is not
• E. slapstick humor, but it is not physical comedy that is

Hint:

Use "but" to contrast two independent clauses. Avoid comma splices and unnecessary complexity in sentence structure.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the sentence.
The sentence uses "however" incorrectly, as it creates a comma splice. "But" is the correct conjunction to introduce the contrast between the two ideas.

Step 2: Analysis of options.
- (A) slapstick humor, however physical comedy is not: Incorrect. This creates a comma splice. "However" is an adverb, not a conjunction, and should not be used with a comma.
- (B) slapstick humor, but physical comedy is not: Correct. "But" is the correct conjunction for contrasting the two ideas, creating a grammatically correct sentence.
- (C) slapstick humor, and physical comedy is not: Incorrect. "And" does not create the proper contrast between the two clauses.
- (D) slapstick humor; physical comedy is not: Incorrect. A semicolon is unnecessary and awkward in this sentence structure.
- (E) slapstick humor, but it is not physical comedy that is: Incorrect. This construction makes the sentence unnecessarily complex and unclear.

Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (B) slapstick humor, but physical comedy is not.

Final Answer: \[ \boxed{(B) \, \text{slapstick humor, but physical comedy is not.}} \]