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RULES FOR BRACKETS (Parentheses) USAGEBrackets (also called parentheses) enclose extra information or explanations which interrupt the normal progression of the sentence. To add information:
For expanding abbreviations:
To make an idea clearer:
With telephone numbers:
Directions: Read the sentences and find if the parentheses have been used correctly. Write your own examples for the parentheses usage rules given above. As a homework, read a book or an article and find examples of parentheses usage. |