Parentheses

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What are parentheses used for?

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Parentheses are used to give specific details or information that might interrupt the flow of the sentence.

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Choose the correct use of parentheses: The Greek god of the sky and thunder ( ) Zeus is known as the king of gods.

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The Greek god of the sky and thunder (Zeus) is known as the king of gods.

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Which sentence uses parentheses correctly?

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I got the highest score on the social studies test last week (a 97%!).

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Identify the correct use of parentheses: Adele ( ) was not very helpful to Jane, but Rashidi was.

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Adele (the biggest cat) was not very helpful to Jane, but Rashidi was.

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Select the correct answer with parentheses: I'll get back to you tomorrow ( ).

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I'll get back to you tomorrow (Friday).

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What is the purpose of using parentheses in writing?

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To include additional information or clarification without disrupting the main sentence.

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How do parentheses affect the flow of a sentence?

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They can provide extra information that is not essential to the main point, allowing the reader to understand the context better.

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What is an example of a sentence using parentheses?

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My favorite movie (The Lion King) is on TV tonight.

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When should you avoid using parentheses?

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Avoid using parentheses when the information is crucial to the main point of the sentence.

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What punctuation marks are used to create parentheses?

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( ) are the punctuation marks used to create parentheses.