Question

Which of the following forms of punctuation is BEST suited for setting off most brief, nonessential information such as appositives, adjective phrases, and adverb phrases in more formal writing? A. parentheses B. brackets C. commas D. dash Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D

Answer 1

C is correct because it is formal writing.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is option C (commas).

Explanation:

In formal writing, when stating the non-essential information such as appositives, adjectival phrases, or adverbial phrases, the more suitable punctuation is the use of COMMAS.

For example, in the sentence "In Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, there was a power cut yesterday" the non-essential information that can even be removed without affecting the meaning is "the capital of Argentina" (between commas).