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GST 111 Essay Writing and Punctuation SN-8 Objective Question

Question

Which punctuation mark is used to enclose additional information that is not essential to the main idea of the sentence, like in 'management (the decision making body) is detached'?
Options
A Commas.
B Dashes.
C Parentheses (round brackets).
Correct Answer
D Square brackets.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Parentheses are used to mark off structures that are just for additional bits of information and without which the sentence retains most of its sense.

Hint

They enclose non-essential, explanatory material.

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