Lesson 435
Mechanics - Punctuation - Parentheses
Use parentheses to indicate alternative terms (as in form letters).
Example:
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Instructions: Use parentheses to indicate alternative terms in these sentences.
1. Please indicate the lecture that you want to attend.
Please indicate the lecture(s) that you want to attend.
2. I would like to know the city where your firm is located.
I would like to know the city (cities) where your firm is located.
3. I can't tell you my favorite book from that list.
I can't tell you my favorite book(s) from that list.
4. Be sure to indicate the nation that you want to visit.
Be sure to indicate the nation(s) that you want to visit.
5. I don’t need your silly look any more today.
I don’t need your silly look(s) any more today.