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"yet" and "however" #1 (permalink) Tue Dec 30, 2008 6:25 am   "yet" and "however"		  
Let's see this question which is from TOEIC Vacabulary test#W111:

10. conj. but; in spite of; despite

(a) yet
(b) until
(c) however
(d) immediately

The given answer is (a) " yet" but I wonder could answer (c) "however" possibly make do ?
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"yet" and "however" #2 (permalink) Wed Dec 31, 2008 2:04 am   "yet" and "however"		  
Hello Zishuli,

I would agree with you about "however" also being an acceptable answer.

Definition 4 for the word "however" in the American Heritage Dictionary is this:
- 4. In spite of that; nevertheless; yet

I see you are an editor. That must explain your keen eye for detail.
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"yet" and "however" #3 (permalink) Wed Dec 31, 2008 6:01 am   "yet" and "however"		  
Esl_Expert wrote:
Hello Zishuli,

I would agree with you about "however" also being an acceptable answer.

Definition 4 for the word "however" in the American Heritage Dictionary is this:
- 4. In spite of that; nevertheless; yet

I see you are an editor. That must explain your keen eye for detail.

An experienced editor is usually a faultfinder as well. ^_^
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"yet" and "however" #4 (permalink) Wed Dec 31, 2008 13:22 pm   "yet" and "however"		  
Hello Zishuli,

please use the correct version:

http://www.english-test.net/toeic/vocabulary/words/111/toeic-test.php#TOEIC_vocabilary_question_10

conj. but; in spite of; despite

(a) yet
(b) until
(c) thoroughly
(d) immediately

Many thanks
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