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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.
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.
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 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.
If you finish a sentence but put a parenthetical reference for the reader to use as a resource at the end of the sentence do you put a period at the end of the sentence?
Yes, you would still put a period at the end of the sentence even if it includes a parenthetical reference. The period indicates the end of the sentence's main thought, and the parenthetical reference is additional information for the reader's benefit.
When is a period put inside Parentheses?
Use a period inside a parenthetical when the full sentence inside the parentheses ends.
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.
When an incomplete thought is placed in parentheses at the end of a sentence where does the period go?
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 ...
Can you start a sentence with parentheses?
(If it adds clarity) one may start a sentence with parentheses.
Can you put parentheses in parentheses?
yes
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.)
Are parentheses always followed by punctuation marks?
No. There is no definitive rule regarding parentheses and end punctuation.Punctuate within the parenthetical as normal, and punctuate the sentence in which the parenthetical occurs as normal as well.
