Using Parentheses to Provide Additional Information

This video tutorial explores the use of parentheses in writing, focusing on four main applications: enclosing acronyms, dates, nonessential information, and measurement equivalents. Through examples and exercises, viewers learn how to enhance their writing by providing additional information in a concise manner. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of clarity and precision in using parentheses, offering practical tips and exercises to reinforce learning.

What is the primary purpose of using parentheses in writing?

• To add humor to the text

• To separate sentences

• To highlight important points

• To enclose additional information

Which of the following is an example of using parentheses for an acronym?

• The United Nations (UN) is an international organization.

• The year 2020 was challenging.

• The book was published in 1999.

• He is a great leader.

How are dates of someone's life typically formatted within parentheses?

• Using a hyphen between the years

• Using an en dash between the years

• Using a slash between the years

• Using a comma between the years

What type of information is enclosed in parentheses when it is not essential to the main message?

• Conclusions

• Main ideas

• Non-essential information

• Critical data

Which of the following sentences correctly uses parentheses for a measurement equivalent?

• The box is 10 kg (22 lbs).

• The box is 10 kg/22 lbs.

• The box is 10 kg 22 lbs.

• The box is 10 kg, 22 lbs.

In the exercise, what acronym was used for 'Students for Smith'?

• STS

• S4S

• SFS

• SSM

Why might you choose not to include someone's birth date in parentheses?

• If the person is still alive

• If the information is already well-known

• If the person is not famous

• If the person is fictional

What is the benefit of using parentheses for non-essential information?

• It confuses the reader

• It provides extra information without disrupting the main message

• It adds unnecessary details

• It makes the text longer

When converting measurements, where should the equivalent be placed?

• In a separate sentence

• Before the original measurement

• At the end of the paragraph

• Inside parentheses after the original measurement

What should you do after identifying places to add parentheses in a draft?

• Ignore them

• Delete the draft

• Add them without checking

• Revise the draft to include them