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Using Other Punctuation Marks
Chapter Objectives

This chapter covers the correct use of five specialized marks of punctuation: parentheses, dashes, brackets, ellipses, and slashes.

The chapter objectives that follow will help you figure out whether you have really mastered the material presented in this chapter.

After reading this chapter and completing its exercises, you should be able to:

  1. Explain to another student the uses of each of these special marks

  2. Recognize and avoid common problems discussed in this chapter when using parentheses, dashes, brackets, ellipses, and slashes



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