23+ Parentheses Examples in English Grammar

Parentheses Examples in English Grammar: It is a punctuation mark whose symbol is (..) and is known as round or curved brackets. They are used in adding additional or explanatory information within a sentence. Additionally, they are also used to show a separate or alternative element within a sentence. One must note that parentheses should only be used in pairs which is the ideal way. In this blog, you will find examples of parentheses, how to use parentheses, and much more.

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9+ Parentheses Examples in English Grammar

Parentheses are used to enhance clarity and precision in writing by segregating diverging content from the core narrative or mathematical equation. Below are some examples of parentheses in English grammar:

• Her favourite author, Agatha Christie (known as the Queen of Crime), wrote countless detective novels.
• The cafe (highly rated online) had a long waitlist, but it was worth it.
• They visited the Grand Canyon (a natural wonder) on our road trip.
• The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776 (a pivotal year in American history).
• The movie won three Academy Awards (including Best Picture).
• The recipe calls for 3 cups of flour (adjust depending on desired consistency).
• The conference (scheduled for Sunday) has been postponed.
• The park is closed on Fridays (except for holidays).
• Bring your swimsuit (if you plan to go swimming).
• She finally finished the project (after months of hard work).

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Examples of When to Use Parentheses

Take reference from the below examples of how to use parentheses in a sentence in different ways:

Parenthesis Offset with Parentheses (Brackets)

When parentheses (round brackets) is used offset to a parenthesis, the parenthesis is easily seen. Nevertheless, some writers feel that parentheses can make formal texts look unorganized. For example:

• He is coming to our house after work (around four o’clock). 
• They are going to visit my grandma (my dad’s mom) tomorrow.

Parenthesis Offset with Commas

When commas are utilised to offset a parenthesis, it maintains the focus directly on the surrounding text. As commas play additional roles in sentences For example: It separates list items and the other is to offset adverbial phrases), sometimes it gets confusing over where a parenthesis starts and ends. For example:

• My grandfather, a talented baker (he won first prize at the county fair!), baked the best apple pie.
• They decided to go hiking (weather permitting) this weekend.

Parenthesis Offset with Dashes

When there are use of dashes offsets a parenthesis, it improves the focus on the parenthesis.

• We roasted the winning brisket the size of a pillow in a mighty clay oven.
• If mankind minus one were of one opinion, then mankind is no more justified in silencing the one than the one if he had the power would be justified in silencing mankind. (Philosopher John Stuart Mill)

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Exercises on Parentheses with Answers

Exercise 1: Place parentheses in the following sentences

Exercise 2: Place the brackets as needed in the below sentences. 

1. My brother exclaimed, “It the package is finally here!” 

2. The writer wrote, “I have has sic enough of your mindset!” 

3. They saw Amit’s brother at the café the day before yesterday. 

4. Carraway mentions that “Myrtle carried her surplus flesh sensuously” (Fitzgerald 25). 

5. “She is surprised to see you two Amy and Annie in class,” the professor joked.

Answer Key

1. the package 

2. sic

3. Amit’s brother

4. Myrtle

5. Amy and Annie

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