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When an incomplete thought is placed in parentheses at the end of a sentence where does the period go?
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∙ 11y ago
In general, the period goes within the parentheses (I really wasn't sure it was a good idea.)
My paranthetical sentence was just an example ... but I am not sure what you mean by imcomplete thought...... then you would end with ...
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Does a period go after or before parentheses?
A period would go inside parentheses to finish a complete sentence, but you always need sentence-ending punctuation outside of the parentheses.
How do you punctuate parentheses in a sentence?
Write your sentence (then your parenthetical). Use the same punctuation inside the parentheses as you would outside of them and end the sentence with an ending punctuation mark (period).
When you have several sentences in parentheses where does the final period go?
Use a period to end the final sentence within the parenthetical, then use a period outside of the parenthetical to close the sentence in which the parenthetical takes place.
If parentheses are at end of sentence does period go inside or outside?
Outside. (But if the entire sentence is a parenthetical like this one, it would go inside.)
Do you put the parentheses before or after the period?
before, (like this).
Is there a period at the end of a sentence in parentheses?
The entire sentence should be in parentheses, however the portion that is, should contain a period outside of the parentheses.
Does a period go after or before parentheses?
A period would go inside parentheses to finish a complete sentence, but you always need sentence-ending punctuation outside of the parentheses.
When using numbers in parentheses to show sequence do you include a period inside the parentheses?
No. Typically, you will only put ending punctuation (in this case, a period) if the sentence within the parentheses is a complete sentence.
When is a period put inside Parentheses?
Use a period inside a parenthetical when the full sentence inside the parentheses ends.
How do you punctuate parentheses in a sentence?
Write your sentence (then your parenthetical). Use the same punctuation inside the parentheses as you would outside of them and end the sentence with an ending punctuation mark (period).
Is you have a complete sentence?
If the 'y' is capitalized and there is a period after 'have', then it can be a complete sentence. The subject is 'you' and the verb is 'have', the basic elements of a sentence. However, it is an incomplete thought and could only have meaning if it is an answer to a question such as, 'Who has the best score?' or 'Who has that job?'.
What is the end punctuation of a sentence with parentheses?
The end punctuation in a sentence with parentheses depends on the overall sentence structure. If the parentheses contain a complete sentence, the period goes inside the closing parenthesis. If the information in the parentheses is additional or clarifying, the ending punctuation goes outside the closing parenthesis.
If etc is at the end of a sentence in parentheses is there 2 periods?
No, if "etc." is at the end of a sentence in parentheses, you only need one period. The period in "etc." serves as the punctuation for the abbreviation, and there is no need for an additional period to end the sentence.
Where does a period go if a quote ends a sentence and there is parenthesis?
If a quote ends a sentence and is followed by parentheses, the period goes inside the parentheses. For example: She said, "I will be there on time" (if nothing goes wrong).
Does the comma go before or after the parthases?
The comma typically goes before the parentheses if it is part of the main sentence. If the parentheses contain a complete sentence, the period or other punctuation mark will typically go inside the parentheses.
When a period is used within parenthesis at the end of a sentence would you also put a period outside of the parenthesis?
No, you only need to use one period at the end of a sentence. If the sentence ends within parentheses, you do not need an additional period outside the parentheses.
Does the period go inside the parentheses or outside?
In American English, periods typically go inside parentheses when the parenthetical phrase is a complete sentence. In British English, periods go outside parentheses unless they are part of the parenthetical sentence.
