Read the sentence: 'The researcher conceded that her sample size was limited; nevertheless, she argued that the preliminary trends were statistically significant.' What function does the semicolon and 'nevertheless' serve?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. To transition from an acknowledged weakness to a counterbalancing assertion
- Step 1: The first clause acknowledges a limitation ('sample size was limited'). Step 2. 'Nevertheless' transitions to defend the value of the preliminary findings. Answer: To transition from an acknowledged weakness to a counterbalancing assertion. Why not the others: It is not an irrelevant digression nor does it declare the limitation non-existent.
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