Parenthetical Information
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Summary
The lesson focuses on understanding and applying parenthetical information in sentences, a skill crucial for tackling the ACT exam.
- Parenthetical information, set off by commas or dashes, adds extra but non-essential details within a sentence.
- The ability to identify and correctly use parenthetical information is tested on the ACT to assess understanding of sentence structure and meaning.
- A key strategy is to bracket off or ignore parenthetical information to clarify the main sentence structure and verb agreement.
- Correct punctuation is essential; do not mix commas and dashes when setting off parenthetical information.
- Understanding how to manipulate parenthetical information can clarify sentence meaning and improve test performance.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Parenthetical Information
00:59
Strategies for Handling Parenthetical Information
01:44
Applying Parenthetical Information in ACT Questions
06:21
Rules for Punctuating Parenthetical Information