Parenthesis, Brackets, Elipses, and Slashes

Which is not a type of ellipsis?

• Omitting words

• Pausing for dramatic effect

• Connecting multiple quotes

• Suggesting there is more

What is the correct use for brackets?

• As a citation

• Clarification within your writing

• Clarification within quotes

Which is the correct way to use brackets/parenthesis in the sentence?

• “I love (the fair).”

• “I love [the fair].”

• I am visiting my grandparents (my mom’s parents) after school today.

• I am visiting my grandparents [my mom’ parents] after school today.

Select the sentence that uses an elipsis correctly.

• I…love you so much.

• I love…you so much.

• I love you…so much.

• I love you so much…

True or False: Forward and backward slashes are interchangeable in writing.

• True

• False

What is the correct way to use the slash in a sentence?

• Electronic Media focuses on radio and / or television.

• Electronic media focus on radio/television.

• Electronic Media focuses on radio and/or television