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Name:______________________
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Date:_____________
I can select which punctuation is most suitable for a parenthesis.
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Parentheses can be punctuated with a pair of commas, a pair
of brackets or a pair of dashes. The choice depends upon how
important the additional information is as well as how much the
writer wishes to break the flow of the sentence. In the following
sentences, fill in the missing punctuation to hold the
parentheses in place. Explain fully why you made that choice.
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Ben....aged 7....is learning to ride a bike.
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I chose this punctuation because .......................................................................
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The radio....only 2 months old....has already stopped working.
I chose this punctuation because .......................................................................
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Paul....who is my younger brother....always wants to play with my toys.
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I chose this punctuation because .......................................................................
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Bricks....made from clay and shale....are baked in ovens to make them stronger.
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I chose this punctuation because .......................................................................
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Write your own sentence that includes a correctly punctuated
parenthesis. You may use commas, brackets or dashes, but
think carefully about your choice.
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