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Punctuation—Parentheses ( ) & Brackets [ ]
Concept sheet | English Language Arts
Secondary
1-4
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Parenthesis and Bracket Uses
Parentheses are used to:
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add information
Brackets are used:
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as parentheses inside parentheses
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to add information in a direct quote
Only capitalize the first word inside the parentheses or brackets when it begins a new, complete sentence or an independent clause.
Parentheses to add in formation
Brackets inside parentheses or quotes to add information
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