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What is the purpose of using brackets in writing?
What is the purpose of using brackets in writing?
- To emphasize a word in a sentence
- To change the wording of a quote (correct)
- To show spoken words in writing
- To indicate a pause in speech
When should ellipses be used in writing?
When should ellipses be used in writing?
- To show spoken words in writing
- To separate syllables in a word
- To indicate a pause in speech (correct)
- To emphasize a word in a sentence
How do you properly use quotation marks in writing?
How do you properly use quotation marks in writing?
- Before and after every word in a sentence
- Only around the signal phrase in a sentence
- Around all the words in sentences that are not direct quotes
- Around all words spoken but not the signal phrase (correct)
In what situation would you use hyphens in writing according to the text?
In what situation would you use hyphens in writing according to the text?
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What do brackets and parentheses have in common based on the text above?
What do brackets and parentheses have in common based on the text above?
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What is the main purpose of punctuation in writing?
What is the main purpose of punctuation in writing?
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Which of the following is a correct example of hyphen usage?
Which of the following is a correct example of hyphen usage?
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When breaking up a word at the end of a line of text with a hyphen, where should you split it?
When breaking up a word at the end of a line of text with a hyphen, where should you split it?
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Which punctuation mark is commonly used within compound words?
Which punctuation mark is commonly used within compound words?
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In what context are hyphens used to combine adjectives?
In what context are hyphens used to combine adjectives?
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