Parentheses in Sentences

The video tutorial explains the difference between restrictive and nonrestrictive elements in sentences. Restrictive elements are essential to the sentence's meaning and do not use commas, while nonrestrictive elements add extra information and are set off by commas, dashes, or parentheses. The tutorial focuses on using parentheses for nonrestrictive elements, providing examples and practice exercises to help learners understand how to correctly punctuate sentences.

Explain the role of parentheses in a sentence.

What happens to the meaning of a sentence when a non-restrictive element is removed?

How can improper punctuation lead to confusion in a sentence?