Is it acceptable to use either commas or parenthesis to set off the underlined phrase which is a non-essential element?
Is it acceptable to use either commas or parenthesis to set off the underlined phrase which is a non-essential element? Please help me.
1. One must exercise discretion in selling, and even purchasing, foods and drinks.
2. One must exercise discretion in selling (and even purchasing) foods and drinks.
Top answer
Years ago, I was taught to avoid the use of brackets in formal essays. I think they interrupt the flow more than commas do, and I even suggest that they can lead to poorly constructed sentences. We say food and drinks.
- Years ago, I was taught to avoid the use of brackets in formal essays.
- I think they interrupt the flow more than commas do, and I even suggest that they can lead to poorly constructed sentences.
- We say food and drinks.
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
Years ago, I was taught to avoid the use of brackets in formal essays. I think they interrupt the flow more than commas do, and I even suggest that they can lead to poorly constructed sentences.
We say food and drinks.
0
Related Questions