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Examples Help!
What is the
definition of Parenthesis?
How do you define and when to use a Parenthesis? What are the rules
for using a Parenthesis? The
definition of this type of punctuation mark is as follows:
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Punctuation Mark -
Definition |
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Definition:
The
parenthesis is a punctuation mark [ ( ) ]
which is used to amplify or explain a word, phrase,
or sentence inserted in a passage. |
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Punctuation Mark - Definition |
When to use the Parenthesis
- the Rules
Marks of
Parenthesis are used to separate expressions inserted in the
body of a sentence, which are illustrative of the meaning, but
have no essential connection with the sentence, and could be
done without. They should be used as little as possible for they
show that something is being brought into a sentence that does
not belong to it. When to use
the Parenthesis with examples:
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When the
unity of a sentence is broken the words causing the
break should be enclosed in parenthesis: "We cannot
believe a liar (and Jones is one), even when he speaks
the truth."
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In reports
of speeches marks of parenthesis are used to denote
interpolations of approval or disapproval by the
audience: "The masses must not submit to the tyranny of
the classes (hear, hear), we must show the trust
magnates (groans), that they cannot ride rough-shod over
our dearest rights (cheers);" "If the gentleman from
Ohio (Mr. Brown), will not be our spokesman, we must
select another. (A voice,—Get Robinson)."
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When a
parenthesis is inserted in the sentence where no comma
is required, no point should be used before either
parenthesis. When inserted at a place requiring a comma,
if the parenthetical matter relates to the whole
sentence, a comma should be used before each
parenthesis; if it relates to a single word, or short
clause, no stop should come before it, but a comma
should be put after the closing parenthesis.
Examples Help -
Parenthesis - Understanding English Grammar!
English Grammar applies rules for standard use of words and how
their component parts combine to form sentences. A grammar is
also a system for classifying and analyzing the elements of
language including inflections, functions, rules and relations
in the sentence. This page about when to use this type of
punctuation with the
rules and guidelines will help with the
understanding of this subject. |
