1. To indicate an error in a quoted text:
* The author wrote, "The cat sat on the mat, and then it jump [sic] off."
2. To indicate an unusual spelling or grammar:
* "The old man said, 'I'm feelin' alright, thank you,' [sic]."
3. To indicate a word or phrase that is intentionally used in a non-standard way:
* "The students were asked to write a poem about 'life, liberty, and the pursuit of happyness [sic]."
Important Notes:
* Brackets: "Sic" is always enclosed in square brackets.
* Meaning: "Sic" is a Latin word that means "thus" or "so." It is used to indicate that the quoted material is exactly as it appears in the original source, even if it contains an error.
* Purpose: "Sic" is primarily used in academic and professional writing. It helps to clarify that the error is not the writer's own, but rather a feature of the original text.
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