What is the primary purpose of using parentheses in writing?
GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Vocabulary: Parenthesis - Explained

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To highlight important points
To enclose additional information
To replace commas
To add humor to the text
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How can parentheses help in writing?
By making the text more complex
By confusing the reader
By adding unnecessary details
By clarifying a point or issue
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following is NOT a use of parentheses?
To clarify a point
To enclose a citation
To add a footnote
To change the main topic
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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In what way do parentheses contribute to the reader's understanding?
By summarizing the text
By introducing new topics
By making sentences longer
By providing additional context
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What should a writer consider when using parentheses?
If they clarify the text
If they can replace all punctuation
If they add unnecessary complexity
If they make the text humorous
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