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A comma is usually not needed when a sentence includes an extra phrase beginning with the wordawhich bthat cbutdhowever?

The answer is (c) but.

Here's why:

* "But" is a conjunction that connects two independent clauses. While commas are often used before conjunctions, they are *not* needed when the clauses are short and simple.

* "Which" introduces a non-restrictive clause, which usually requires a comma.

* "That" introduces a restrictive clause, which generally does not require a comma.

* "However" is a conjunctive adverb, and usually requires a comma before it.

Example:

* Correct: I love dogs, but I'm allergic to them.

* Incorrect: I love dogs but I'm allergic to them.

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