Parenthetical Elements
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English
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are parenthetical elements?
Back
Parenthetical elements are words, phrases, or clauses that provide additional information but can be removed without changing the main meaning of the sentence.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What punctuation marks can be used to set off parenthetical elements?
Back
Parentheses, dashes, and commas can be used to set off parenthetical elements.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a nonrestrictive element?
Back
A nonrestrictive element is additional information in a sentence that is not essential to its meaning and is usually set off by commas.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the nonrestrictive element in this sentence: 'My brother, who is a doctor, lives in New York.'
Back
who is a doctor
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which punctuation is NOT used for parenthetical elements?
Back
Quotation marks are not used to set off parenthetical elements.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Correctly punctuate this sentence: 'My dog Spot a dalmatian weighs nearly 60 pounds.'
Back
My dog Spot, a dalmatian, weighs nearly 60 pounds.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of using parenthetical elements?
Back
To add extra information or clarification without interrupting the main flow of the sentence.
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