Question
Do I need parentheses or dashes in this sentence?
Copernicus as you might know. decided that the earth travels around the sun.
Copernicus as you might know. decided that the earth travels around the sun.
Answers
Ms. Sue
You need commas after Copernicus and after know.
Reed
I would use commas to set off, "as you might know,"
Kelley
My on,y choices are dashes and parentheses....
Dashes show an abrupt break in thought
Parentheses set off material loosely related.
Dashes show an abrupt break in thought
Parentheses set off material loosely related.
Writeacher
Both Ms. Sue and Reed are correct. Only commas are needed in this sentence. There's a problem with your text and/or the question.