Parenthesis

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To frame direct quotes or dialog.

To set off a list that is formally introduced.

To connect compound adjectives in a sentence.

To set off information that interrupts a sentence and is not of

major importance to the sentence.

The maze (this was news to many people) was created by a twelve-year-old student.

(The maze) this was news to many people was created by a twelve-year-old student.

The maze this was news to many people (was created by a twelve-year-old student.)

The maze this was news to many people was created by a twelve-year-old student.

(The sixth grade studied ancient history) Brad’s favorite subject for the entire year.

The sixth grade studied ancient history (Brad’s favorite subject) for the entire year.

The sixth grade studied ancient history Brad’s favorite subject (for the entire year.)

True

False