Question

Which best explains the writer’s use of punctuation in the sentence? the writer correctly uses parentheses to de-emphasize a nonrestrictive element in the sentence. the writer incorrectly uses parentheses to emphasize a restrictive element in the sentence. the writer incorrectly uses parentheses to set off a restrictive element in the sentence. the writer correctly uses parentheses to modify a nonrestrictive element in the sentence.

Answer 1

The writer correctly used parentheses to de-emphasize a non-restrictive element in the sentence, as shown in the first answer option.

What is a non-restrictive element?

• It is a group of words added to the sentence.
• It is the group of words that can be excluded from the sentence without changing their meaning.
• It is the group of words that explain or extend the meaning of a term.

Non-restrictive elements are usually separated from sentences by commas, but this separation can also be done with parentheses, giving greater evidence to the element.

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Answer 2

Answer: a) The writer correctly uses parentheses to de-emphasize a nonrestrictive element in the sentence.

Explanation: edge.2022