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Which form of punctuation is BEST suited for setting off brief nonessential information such as appositives adjective phrases and adverb phrases in more formal writing?
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∙ 8y ago
The types of punctuation used for setting apart nonessential appositive phrases are commas. When set apart using commas, these phrases can be easily removed without changing the meanings of sentences.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 8y agoThe comma is normally used. But for longer phrases a semi-colon may be better suited.
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Is apostrophe an adjective?
No, it is a noun (a punctuation mark). The word is also used for a rhetorical device.
What is the part of speech for information?
The word information can be used as a noun or an adjective. In the following sentence, it is used as a noun: We acquired the information through careful detective work. In the following sentence, it is used as an adjective: We live in an information society.
What word that gives more information about a noun is?
a adjective
What is the adjective from use?
The adjective form for the verb to use is the past participle, used (a used car).The adjective form for the noun use is useful(useful information).
What is the difference between a descriptive adjective and a limiting adjective?
The difference between a descriptive and limiting adjective is that a descriptive adjective adds detail to the noun, while a limiting adjective limit the noun. For more information, please refer to the related link.
Four ways to subordinate an idea?
1. adjective clauses 2. phrases 3. appositives 4. adverb clauses
What starts the predicate of a sentence?
General: Introduction - GrammarParts of speech:Nouns - Verbs - Adjectives - Adverbs - Pronouns - Conjunctions - Prepositions - InterjectionsParts of the sentence: Subjects - PredicatesWord functions: Subjects - Predicates - Direct Objects - Indirect Objects - Objects of the PrepositionTypes of sentences: Simple Sentences - Complex SentencesTypes of Phrases: Adjective - Adverb - NounTypes of Clauses: Adjective - Adverb - NounOther English topics:Gerunds - Idiomatic Phrases - Spelling - Vocabulary - Punctuation - Syntax - Appositives - Phonics - Pronunciation
Is apostrophe an adjective?
No, it is a noun (a punctuation mark). The word is also used for a rhetorical device.
What is the difference in punctuation between an adjective clause and an adverb clause?
Both types of clauses use the same type of punctuation, which depends on where they are in the sentence, how long they are, and whether there is some reason to set them off with particular punctuation (dashes, parentheses, semicolons, commas).
Does an adverb modify a comma?
No. An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. A comma is a form of punctuation.
How would one punctuate smoking hot as an adjective?
There is no required punctuation for this phrase. You could use an exclamation mark at the end if you wanted to.
Is Although the French word an adjective clause?
The lack of punctuation puzzled me for a time, but I would say so, since 'French' is describing 'word'.
what are the sentence that make adjective and cordinate adjective?
We need more information to answer this question.
What is the part of speech for information?
The word information can be used as a noun or an adjective. In the following sentence, it is used as a noun: We acquired the information through careful detective work. In the following sentence, it is used as an adjective: We live in an information society.
What are synonyms of apostrophe?
There probably aren't any. An apostrophe is a "punctuation mark" and not a noun (like car) or a verb (like to jump) or an adjective (like happy). Punctuation marks usually do not have synonyms. An apostrophe is something you use in grammar to show possession or ownership. John's book. Mary's house. There is no other word for "apostrophe", and no other way to show possession other than using that punctuation mark.
Is usable an adjective?
Yes, usable is an adjective to describe a noun as able to be used; for example usable information.
What word that gives more information about a noun is?
a adjective
