Mastering the Use of Parentheses in Grammar

The video tutorial explains how parentheses function in sentences, likening them to whispers or asides. It covers two main ways to punctuate parentheses: within a sentence for partial thoughts and as standalone complete sentences. Examples are provided to illustrate each method, emphasizing the placement of punctuation marks in relation to parentheses.

What do parentheses in a sentence resemble?

• A whisper or aside

• A loud announcement

• A main clause

• A direct quote

What type of information do parentheses typically contain?

• Confusing statements

• Essential details

• Interesting but non-vital information

• Irrelevant data

What does the speaker suggest about the nature of information inside parentheses?

• It is crucial for understanding

• It is optional and additional

• It should always be ignored

• It contradicts the main sentence

Where should the end punctuation be placed when parentheses are used within a sentence?

• Outside the parentheses

• Inside the parentheses

• Before the parentheses

• No punctuation needed

What is the correct way to punctuate a partial thought within a sentence using parentheses?

• Start with a capital letter

• End punctuation inside

• End punctuation outside

• No need for punctuation

How should the text inside parentheses start if it forms a complete sentence?

• With a lowercase letter

• With a number

• With an uppercase letter

• With a symbol

In the example given, what did the speaker buy for themselves?

• A purse

• A gift

• A book

• Two dresses

Where is the end punctuation placed when the parentheses form their own complete sentence?

• No punctuation used

• Inside the parentheses

• At the start of the sentence

• Outside the parentheses

According to the video, when can parentheses be used as their own sentence?

• When they express a complete thought

• When they include a quote

• When they contain a question

• When they list items