GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Vocabulary: Parenthesis - Explained

The video tutorial explains how writers use parentheses to enclose information that clarifies a point or issue. This helps in providing additional context or details without interrupting the main flow of the text.

What is the primary purpose of using parentheses in writing?

• To highlight important points

• To enclose additional information

• To replace commas

• To add humor to the text

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

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

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

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