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Mastering Parenthetical Definitions Quiz

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Which of the following best describes a parenthetical definition?

A definition that is placed at the beginning of a sentence

A definition that is placed in a separate paragraph

A definition that is placed at the end of a sentence

A definition that is placed in parentheses immediately following the word being defined (correct)

When are parenthetical definitions typically used?

When the word being defined is a technical term

When the word being defined needs a lengthy explanation

When the word being defined is the main focus of the document

When the word being defined needs clarification but is not the main focus of the document (correct)

What is an example of a parenthetical definition?

'Our company should invest in creating sinistral (left-handed) office supplies to meet the growing market demand.' (correct)

'Our company should invest in creating sinistral office supplies to meet the growing market demand.'

'Our company should invest in creating sinistral office supplies (left-handed) to meet the growing market demand.'

'Our company should invest in creating sinistral office supplies to meet the growing market demand (left-handed).'

What is the purpose of a parenthetical definition?

<p>To explain words that need clarification but are not the main focus of the document</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is a sentence definition used?

<p>When the word being defined is the main focus of the document</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Parenthetical Definitions

A parenthetical definition is a phrase or clause that provides additional information about a term or concept within a sentence, often set off by commas or parentheses.

Typical Usage

Parenthetical definitions are typically used to provide brief explanations or clarifications of technical terms, jargon, or unfamiliar concepts without disrupting the flow of the sentence.

Example

For instance, "The CEO (Chief Executive Officer) made a crucial decision" provides a brief definition of CEO within the sentence.

Purpose

The purpose of a parenthetical definition is to provide concise explanations or clarify unfamiliar terms, ensuring that readers or listeners understand the context and meaning of the text.

Sentence Definition

A sentence definition, on the other hand, is a sentence that provides a detailed explanation or definition of a term or concept, often standalone, rather than within another sentence.

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Test your knowledge of parenthetical definitions with this quiz! Learn how to quickly explain terms within a sentence using synonyms or short phrases placed in parentheses. Perfect your understanding of these informal definitions and enhance your writing skills.