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What are parentheses?

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Parentheses are punctuation marks used to enclose additional information or clarifications in a sentence. They are represented by the symbols ( ).

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What is the purpose of using parentheses in a sentence?

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Parentheses are used to include supplementary information that is not essential to the main point of the sentence, allowing the reader to understand the context better.

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Provide an example of a sentence using parentheses correctly.

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She decided to visit her friend (who lives in New York) during the summer.

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What are brackets?

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Brackets are punctuation marks used to enclose words or phrases that are added to a sentence for clarification or to indicate a change. They are represented by the symbols [ ].

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How do parentheses differ from brackets?

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Parentheses are used for additional information that is not crucial to the main sentence, while brackets are used for clarifications or modifications that are necessary for understanding.

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What is the correct way to use parentheses in a sentence?

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Parentheses should be used to enclose information that is supplementary and can be removed without altering the main meaning of the sentence.

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What is an example of incorrect use of parentheses?

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He (went to the store) and bought milk (and eggs) wrong.

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What punctuation marks are considered brackets?

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The punctuation marks considered brackets are [ ] (square brackets).

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When should you use brackets instead of parentheses?

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Brackets should be used when adding information that is essential for understanding the sentence, especially in quoted material.

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How do you place brackets in a sentence?

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Brackets should be placed around the words or phrases that clarify or modify the original text, ensuring that the sentence remains grammatically correct.