Commas, Dashes, and Parentheses Review (w/ Google Form Flashcard)

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What is the purpose of parentheses in a sentence?

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Parentheses are used to include additional information or clarifications that are not essential to the main point of the sentence.

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Provide an example of a sentence using parentheses correctly.

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Rachel Dawson (born on a small farm in Iowa) devoted her life to protecting the environment.

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What is the purpose of dashes in a sentence?

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Dashes are used to create emphasis, indicate a break in thought, or set off additional information.

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Provide an example of a sentence using dashes correctly.

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If I knew everything--which I don't--then my grade would be so much higher.

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What is the difference between commas and dashes?

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Commas indicate a slight pause and separate elements within a sentence, while dashes create a stronger break and emphasize the information.

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Provide an example of a sentence using commas correctly.

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His dog, a white poodle with a fancy haircut, is afraid of mice.

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What is a non-restrictive clause?

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A non-restrictive clause provides additional information that can be removed without changing the meaning of the sentence, often set off by commas.

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Provide an example of a non-restrictive clause in a sentence.

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My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting us next week.

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What is a restrictive clause?

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A restrictive clause provides essential information about a noun and is not set off by commas.

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Provide an example of a restrictive clause in a sentence.

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The book that I borrowed from you is fascinating.