Brackets (parentheses) are punctuation marks used within a sentence to include information that is not essential to the main point. Information within parentheses is usually supplementary; were it removed, the meaning of the sentence would remain unchanged.
When should you use brackets in a sentence?
The use of brackets may come in a few forms:
- To explain further, correct, or comment within a direct quotation: ...
- To alter part of a word, indicating necessary changes from its original form: ...
- To replace parentheses within parentheses: ...
- To indicate supplemental information within a sentence:
How do you use brackets example?
Brackets can be used to add additional information to a sentence.
- Without brackets: Albert the alien was in charge of the wrecking ball.
- With brackets: Albert the alien (who had no training) was in charge of the wrecking ball.
