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Use parentheses to set off nonessential information. In essence, the information in the parentheses is a nonessential modifier; it gives the reader additional information that"s by no means crucial.
- Use parentheses to enclose additional information in a sentence.
* Example: Isn"t a thesaurus an ancient reptile with an excellent vocabulary (see Chapter 16)?
- Use parentheses to enclose numbers or letters.
* Example: Recipe for a great day: (1) Drive to the mall; (2) Whip out the charge card; (3) Shop "til you drop.
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* Example: Isn"t a thesaurus an ancient reptile with an excellent vocabulary (see Chapter 16)?
- Use parentheses to enclose numbers or letters.
* Example: Recipe for a great day: (1) Drive to the mall; (2) Whip out the charge card; (3) Shop "til you drop.
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