Dashes, Commas and Parentheses

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What punctuation is used for informal parenthesis?

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Dashes are used for informal parenthesis.

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What is an example of a sentence that can include parenthesis?

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Some people do not like the rain (especially in England) but I do.

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Which punctuation marks can show parenthesis?

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Brackets, commas, and dashes can show parenthesis.

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What does a dash indicate in a sentence?

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A dash can indicate informal parenthesis.

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What is the significance of removing parenthesis from a sentence?

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If you can remove the parenthesis and the sentence still makes sense, it indicates that the information is additional.

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What punctuation can be used instead of dashes for parenthesis?

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Brackets and commas can also be used for parenthesis.

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How do dashes differ from commas in parenthesis?

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Dashes are more informal than commas when used for parenthesis.

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What is the function of commas in a sentence?

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Commas can separate items in a list or indicate a pause.

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What punctuation is used to add extra information in a sentence?

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Parentheses (brackets) are used to add extra information.

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What is an example of a formal parenthesis?

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Brackets are often used for formal parenthesis.