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Grammar
Brackets
Can someone tell me the differentiation between square and round brackets. I would like the explanation with some examples.thanx.
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Usually, round brackets are for parenthetical comments (like this one). Square brackets are for editorial comments, or for a parenthesis within a parenthesis (rare), or a parenthesis within a direct quote that isn't part of the quote. g.
- Usually, round brackets are for parenthetical comments (like this one).
- Square brackets are for editorial comments, or for a parenthesis within a parenthesis (rare), or a parenthesis within a direct quote that isn't part of the quote.
- g.
- ] Cheers John.
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Usually, round brackets are for parenthetical comments (like this one). Square brackets are for editorial comments, or for a parenthesis within a parenthesis (rare), or a parenthesis within a direct quote that isn't part of the quote.
e.g.
"The fault [as Shakespeare says] is not in our stars, but in ourselves."
My editor is an idiot [you're fired - Ed.]
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"The fault [as Shakespeare says] is not in our stars, but in ourselves."
My editor is an idiot [you're fired - Ed.]
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