Comparing Brackets, Dashes, and Commas
Compare the use of brackets, dashes, and commas for parenthesis. Practice deciding which punctuation mark best fits different sentence contexts.
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Which punctuation mark creates the strongest pause/emphasis for parenthesis?
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Which punctuation mark is most formal and discreet for parenthesis?
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The ____ (a chocolate sponge) ____ magnificent.
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Which punctuation mark flows most smoothly within standard sentence prose?
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All three punctuation types (brackets, dashes, commas) can be used for:
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The ____ – a fast coupe – ____ us quickly.
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Which option replaces brackets with commas correctly in: 'Tom (my cousin) left.'?
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Which option replaces commas with dashes correctly in: 'The house, old and ruined, collapsed.'?
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The ____ a football match, ____ in draw.
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Which statement about parenthesis punctuation is TRUE?
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Which sentence uses commas as parenthesis where dashes could also fit?
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The ____ (an expert aviator) ____ the plane.
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Choose the correct replacement using brackets for: 'The bridge – built in 1920 – collapsed.'
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Which set of punctuation marks is commonly referred to as 'parentheses'?
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The ____ – a playful pup – ____ the ball.