Parentheses Usage in Writing

The video tutorial explains the main uses of parentheses in writing. It covers how parentheses can add extra information to a sentence, be used for citations, and organize lists. The tutorial also discusses how parentheses interact with other punctuation marks, emphasizing that they draw the least attention to the enclosed information. The video provides examples and tips on maintaining sentence syntax when using parentheses.

What is the singular form of 'parentheses'?

• Parenthese

• Parenthes

• Parenthesis

• Parenthesi

What is the primary function of parentheses in a sentence?

• To emphasize text

• To add extra information

• To end a sentence

• To replace commas

Where should the verb be placed when using parentheses after the subject?

• Before the parentheses

• After the subject

• Inside the parentheses

• Before the subject

What is a key feature of parentheses in writing?

• They end sentences

• They start new paragraphs

• They replace commas

• They add extra information

What is the effect of using parentheses compared to commas or dashes?

• No effect

• Draws more attention

• Draws less attention

• Emphasizes the information

When can you not replace parentheses with commas?

• When citing sources

• When listing items

• When breaking sentence syntax

• When adding extra information

What is the effect of using parentheses in a sentence?

• To highlight information

• To hide information

• To change the sentence meaning

• To start a new paragraph

What is the effect of using parentheses on the attention drawn to information?

• Draws less attention

• Draws more attention

• No effect

• Emphasizes the information

What should you ensure when removing parentheses from a sentence?

• The sentence starts with a capital letter

• The sentence ends with a period

• The sentence becomes a question

• The sentence remains grammatically correct

What is the effect of using parentheses on sentence syntax?

• Removes syntax

• Forces strict syntax

• Changes syntax meaning

• Allows breaking syntax