Mastering Parentheses in Writing

The video tutorial discusses the use of parentheses in writing and speech. It begins with the origin of the word 'parentheses' from Greek, meaning 'beside' and 'placing'. The tutorial explains that parentheses are used to include additional, non-essential information in a sentence, which can be removed without affecting the sentence's meaning. Examples are provided to illustrate how parentheses can indicate remarks by the writer, specify definitions or references, and show interruptions in speech. The video concludes with a brief discussion on using parentheses in speech transcription.

What is the origin of the word 'parentheses'?

• German for 'to enclose'

• French for 'to interrupt'

• Greek for 'placing beside'

• Latin for 'to separate'

What is the singular form of 'parentheses'?

• Parenthex

• Parenth

• Parenthese

• Parenthesis

Which of the following is a function of parentheses?

• To emphasize a point

• To add a necessary definition

• To end a sentence

• To include an aside or extra information

How can parentheses be used in writing?

• To indicate a pause

• To show an interruption by an audience

• To correct grammar mistakes

• To start a new paragraph

What happens if you remove the text within parentheses from a sentence?

• The sentence loses its main subject

• The sentence changes topic

• The sentence becomes unclear

• The sentence still makes sense

In the example about the cookie, what additional information does the parenthesis provide?

• The cookie was bought yesterday

• The cookie was still warm

• The cookie was too sweet

• The cookie was shared with a friend

What is indicated by the parenthetical information in the autobiography example?

• A future event

• A past conversation

• A citation from a book

• A fictional scenario

How are parentheses used in transcribing speeches?

• To correct the speaker's grammar

• To indicate interruptions like coughing

• To add the speaker's thoughts

• To highlight the main points

Which of the following is NOT a use of parentheses mentioned in the video?

• To add remarks by the writer

• To specify a definition or reference

• To indicate grammatical errors

• To show interruptions in speech

What was teased as a story to be discussed later in the video?

• A trip to Greece

• A grammar conference

• An adventure with a tiger

• A new book release