Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
However, the IMF released a statement in April 2012 stating that it would withhold the loan because of concerns of instability.
A)However, the IMF released
B)However the IMF released
C)However; the IMF released
D)However: the IMF released

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The best choice is "However, the IMF released"
A comma is necessary to separate the conjunctive adverb "however" from main clause. Colons and semicolons are not appropriate types of punctuation to use in this part of the sentence.

Choose the Answer Which Best Rewords the Italicized Portion