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Write your sentence (then your parenthetical).
Use the same punctuation inside the parentheses as you would outside of them and end the sentence with an ending punctuation mark (period).
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Can you start a sentence with parentheses?
(If it adds clarity) one may start a sentence with parentheses.
Does a period go after or before parentheses?
A period would go inside parentheses to finish a complete sentence, but you always need sentence-ending punctuation outside of the parentheses.
When to use parenthesis and parentheses is a sentence?
International answer Parentheses: refers to the curved punctuation that we add the to sentence. Parenthesis: Refers to the words that are contained between the two parentheses. Example: Avoid the use of parentheticals in a sentence (that goes for you too), until you know what they are called. ;) Here the parenthesis: -that goes for you too- ...is contained inside the parentheses: -()
Can an entire sentence be in parentheses?
Certainly. (where appropriate)
When an incomplete thought is placed in parentheses at the end of a sentence where does the period go?
In general, the period goes within the parentheses (I really wasn't sure it was a good idea.) My paranthetical sentence was just an example ... but I am not sure what you mean by imcomplete thought...... then you would end with ...
Are parentheses always followed by punctuation marks?
No. There is no definitive rule regarding parentheses and end punctuation.Punctuate within the parenthetical as normal, and punctuate the sentence in which the parenthetical occurs as normal as well.
How can you use the word punctuate in a sentence?
I will punctuate this sentence.
What is a sentence for punctuate?
I need to punctuate this paragraph before submitting it to my teacher for review.
How do you punctuate this sentence i see a horse do you?
Q: "How do you punctuate this sentence? "i see a horse do you" A: I see a horse, do you? That is how you correct it, or punctuate.
Is it a rule that you do not punctuate a sentence after PS?
No it is not a rule. You should punctuate as normal.
What is a punctuated sentence?
You must punctuate every sentence. You will learn to correctly punctuate sentences when you learn the types of sentences.
Can you start a sentence with parentheses?
(If it adds clarity) one may start a sentence with parentheses.
Is there a period at the end of a sentence in parentheses?
The entire sentence should be in parentheses, however the portion that is, should contain a period outside of the parentheses.
How do you use parenthetical notation?
Parenthetical notation is used in writing to provide additional information or clarification within a sentence. It is enclosed in parentheses and can include references, dates, or explanations that are not essential to the main point. Make sure the information within the parentheses does not disrupt the flow of the sentence.
What is the best way to punctuate the bolded portion of the sentence?
The best way to punctuate the bolded portion of the sentence would be to use quotation marks, for example: "This is the bolded portion of the sentence."
How do you punctuate an interrogative sentence?
You end an interrogative sentence with a question mark(?).
What is punctuating sentences?
You must punctuate every sentence. You will learn to correctly punctuate sentences when you learn the types of sentences.
