Mastering Parenthetical Definitions Quiz

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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 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)

'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).'

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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.

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.

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

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.

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.