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Sb70012 Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

However, a different explanation is

However, a different explanation is necessary in cases where the vigilant behavior is not directed at predators.

Source: university sentence correction examination (no more context available)

Hi,
"However" has three meanings:

1. nevertheless (despite this)
2. no matter how
3. how

I'm confused I don't know at all what the blue sentence is talking about. "However" doesn't make sense either.

Any guidance or clarification?

Thank you.
  

Top answer

sb70012 1. nevertheless (despite this) Context: behavior of vigilantes. Why do vigilantes behave the way they do?

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sb700121. nevertheless (despite this)
Context:
behavior of vigilantes.
Why do vigilantes behave the way they do?

Main explanation: Vigilantes behave aggressively when they perceive that others (predators) are threatening their families or territory or way of life. They are aggressive towards these predators.

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