Parenthesis and Dash Rules PDF

**The 3 functions of the DASH** 1. To show a break in thought or sentence structure. **Example:** He had tried to change\--you\'re not even paying attention! 2. Use dashes to emphasize parenthetical material. **Example:** Tomorrow\--how I fear it!\--is the big test. 3. Indicate a...

**The 3 functions of the DASH** 1. To show a break in thought or sentence structure. **Example:** He had tried to change\--you\'re not even paying attention! 2. Use dashes to emphasize parenthetical material. **Example:** Tomorrow\--how I fear it!\--is the big test. 3. Indicate a summarizing clause. **Example:** The house, the yard, the garage\--they had remained untouched. **The 5 Functions of the Parentheses:** **\ 1. Use parentheses** to indicate alternative terms (as in form letters). Date\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Mechanics Example: You may study any lesson(s) on our site. **2. Use parentheses** to enclose abbreviations synonymous with spelled-out forms occurring after the forms or if the order is reversed. Example: I will meet with U.E.A. (Utah Education Association) leaders at 4:00. I will meet with Utah Education Association (U.E.A.) leaders at 4:00. **3**. **Use parentheses** to enclose Arabic numerals, which confirm written numbers. Example: They will arrive in (30) thirty days **4. Use parentheses** to mark numbered or lettered divisions within sentences or paragraphs. Example: We will read the following chapters for our discussion tomorrow: (1) Africa, (2) India, (3) Iceland. **5. Use parentheses** to set off supplementary, parenthetic, or explanatory material that does not change the meaning of the main sentence.\ Example: Joe Jones (you knew him) visited me yesterday.