Which best explains the writer's use of punctuation in the sentence?

A. The writer correctly uses parentheses to de-emphasize a nonrestrictive element in the sentence.

B. The writer incorrectly uses parentheses to emphasize a restrictive element in the sentence.

C. The writer incorrectly uses parentheses to set off a restrictive element in the sentence.

D. The writer correctly uses parentheses to modify a nonrestrictive element in the sentence.

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Kianna Bush

6 July, 09:18

Which best explains the writer's use of punctuation in the sentence?

A. The writer correctly uses parentheses to de-emphasize a nonrestrictive element in the sentence.

B. The writer incorrectly uses parentheses to emphasize a restrictive element in the sentence.

C. The writer incorrectly uses parentheses to set off a restrictive element in the sentence.

D. The writer correctly uses parentheses to modify a nonrestrictive element in the sentence.

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Owen Beck · Answer 1

A. The writer correctly uses parentheses to de-emphasize a nonrestrictive element in the sentence.

Explanation:

Parentheses are used in order to enclose or clarify some important information. So If a writer wants to emphasize a restrictive element in the sentence is using parentheses in a correct way.