Rewriting Sentences Using Parenthesis
Practice rewriting sentences to include parenthetical information. Learn to transform plain sentences using brackets, dashes, or commas.
Questions
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Rewrite using brackets: 'My friend Sam who is ten loves chess.'
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Rewrite using dashes: 'The cake chocolate sponge was delicious.'
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The ____ (populated by millions) ____ rapidly.
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Rewrite using commas: 'The dog a small terrier barked.'
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Turn two sentences into one using parenthetical brackets: 'London is huge. It is England capital.'
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The ____ – fierce and sudden – ____ the flock.
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Rewrite with parenthetical dashes: 'The car an old banger broke down.'
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Combine using parenthetical commas: 'Mr Smith is our teacher. He lives nearby.'
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The ____ isolated by sea, ____ remained peaceful.
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Rewrite using brackets around year: 'In 1969 humans landed on moon.'
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Rewrite with commas: 'The bridge damaged by floods closed.'
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The ____ – brave and strong – ____ the dragon.
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Rewrite with brackets around abbreviation: 'The BBC British Broadcasting Corporation made a movie.'
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Rewrite with dashes for dramatic emphasis: 'The prize ten thousand pounds went to John.'
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My ____ painted bright red, ____ in the garden.