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This passage is an excerpt from a book about the history of the United States. The author is discussing the different ways that people have interpreted American history. The author notes that some historians have focused on the importance of individual people and events. However, the author argues that it is also important to understand the broader context in which those events took place. What is the most likely reason why the author uses the word "however"?

SAT · English · previous-year question

  1. A.introduce a counterargument to a previous point.correct
  2. B.provide a personal opinion about the topic.
  3. C.make a connection between two different ideas.
  4. D.give a specific example to support a claim.

Answer

A. introduce a counterargument to a previous point.

Explanation

The author uses the word "however" to introduce a counterargument to a previous point. The author has previously argued that some historians have focused on the importance of individual people and events. However, the author then argues that it is also important to understand the broader context in which those events took place. The word "however" signals that the author is about to present a different perspective on the topic.

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