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Exercise 3.1

27 April, 2016 - 12:03

On your own sheet of paper, clarify the following sentences by adding parentheses. If the sentence is clear as it is, write OK.

  1. Are you going to the seminar this weekend I am?
  2. I recommend that you try the sushi bar unless you don’t like sushi.
  3. I was able to solve the puzzle after taking a few moments to think about it.
  4. Please complete the questionnaire at the end of this letter.
  5. Has anyone besides me read the assignment?
  6. Please be sure to circle not underline the correct answers.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Parentheses enclose information that is secondary to the meaning of a sentence.
  • Parentheses are always used in pairs.