Parentheses

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What are parentheses used for?

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Parentheses are used to set apart extra or unnecessary information in a sentence.

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How can parentheses function in a sentence?

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Parentheses can function as an interruption, providing additional context or information.

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What is one way parentheses can be used in writing?

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Parentheses can be used as a reference or definition to clarify information.

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In the sentence 'In one study, participants were asked to listen to a piece of music and write down three adjectives about how that music made them feel (Shiny 10)', what do the parentheses indicate?

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The parentheses provide a reference.

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In the sentence 'The Mongolian folk dancer (who was balancing a bowl of milk on her head) skillfully moved through her poses', what is the role of the parentheses?

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The parentheses give extra information that may not be needed.

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What is the primary purpose of using parentheses in writing?

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The primary purpose is to include additional information without disrupting the main flow of the text.

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Can parentheses be used to clarify a point?

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Yes, parentheses can be used to clarify a point by providing extra details.

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What happens to the main sentence if the information in parentheses is removed?

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The main sentence remains intact and still makes sense without the information in parentheses.

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What is an example of using parentheses to provide an example?

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Many fruits (like apples and oranges) are rich in vitamins.

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How do parentheses affect the tone of a sentence?

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Parentheses can create a more casual or conversational tone by adding side comments.