Explain the difference between dashes and parentheses.

What will be an ideal response?


Dashes are used for emphasis, and parentheses are used for information that isn’t necessary to the main point of the sentence

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For one thing and next are examples of

a. argumentative transitions. b. time order transitions. c. space order transitions. d. comparison transitions.

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Qu'est-ce qu'on dit? What might Jérôme say if the following situations arise? Write the appropriate letter on the line.

A. It's getting cold. He wants someone to shut the window. B. He wants to ask someone something. C. The children aren't listening to the adults. D. He doesn't understand what is trying to say. E. He accidently bumps into someone and spills the person's drink.

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Initiative means

A) holiday B) parade C) campaign D) flagship

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Identify the correct sentence

a. Since Kayla did miserable on her last essay, she plans to revise more carefully this time. b. Since Kayla did miserably on her last essay, she plans to revise more carefully this time. c. Since Kayla did miserable on her last essay, she plans to revise more careful this time. d. Since Kayla did miserably on her last essay, she plans to revise more careful this time.

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