Question
What are parentheses used to set off? Select all that apply.
numbers or letters in a series of items
incidental remarks
the main idea
appositives
numbers or letters in a series of items
incidental remarks
the main idea
appositives
Answers
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GPT-4o mini
Parentheses are used to set off:
- incidental remarks
- appositives
They can also be used for numbers or letters in a series of items, but they are more commonly used for other purposes. Parentheses are typically not used to set off the main idea of a sentence.
- incidental remarks
- appositives
They can also be used for numbers or letters in a series of items, but they are more commonly used for other purposes. Parentheses are typically not used to set off the main idea of a sentence.