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parenthetical information
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
