In what ways can brackets be used? Check all that apply.

Brackets can enclose a parenthetical comment inside material that is already in parentheses, helping distinguish the two levels. They also mark words or clarifications inserted into a quotation, and can identify formatting added by the person quoting, such as “[emphasis added].” An omission from a quotation is usually shown with an ellipsis, while quotation marks—not brackets—show that text is quoted.

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