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Parenthetical Information
Summary
The lesson focuses on understanding and applying parenthetical information in sentences, a skill crucial for GRE exam takers to master for improved sentence clarity and comprehension.
- Parenthetical information, set off by commas or dashes, adds extra but not essential details to a sentence.
- Removing parenthetical information should leave the main sentence intact and understandable.
- The correct use of parenthetical information can clarify the intended meaning of a sentence and is often tested in the GRE.
- It's important not to mix punctuation types (commas with dashes) when setting off parenthetical information.
- Practical examples demonstrate how to correctly apply and identify parenthetical information in test questions.
Chapters
00:05
Introduction to Parenthetical Information
00:31
Applying Parenthetical Information
06:21
Rules for Punctuation with Parenthetical Information
