Question

The clipper ship was the fastest ocean-going vessel of its time; it ruled the waves only
briefly, however, before the faster and more reliable steamship took its place.
(A) time; it ruled the waves only briefly, however,
(B) time, for it ruled the waves only briefly
(C) time; however, ruling the waves only briefly UCATION TO O
(D) time, having ruled the waves only briefly, however,
(E) time, but was ruling the waves only briefly, however
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Answer 1

Answer:

A is the correct answer