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Should a period come before or after the parenthesis?
Use a period inside of the closing parenthesis to indicate that the sentence within the parentheses is ending. Use a period outside of the closing parenthesis to indicate that the sentence in which the parenthetical occurs is ending. Example: This was published in 1968 (Mary Jenkins looked it up.). or This was published in 1968. (Mary Jenkins looked it up.)
Why put parenthesis in a sentence?
To explain something within the sentence without finishing the sentence before explaining.
Does a period mark go inside parenthesis?
yes
Should the comma come before or after the parenthesis?
If a comma is needed, it normally comes after parenthesis.
Do you put the parentheses before or after the period?
before, (like this).
Do parenthesis go before or after periods?
Parenthesis go before the period. The period signals the end of the sentence.
Should the Period be before or after parenthesis?
after
When stating a page number do you put a period after the parenthesis?
Heck yes, sista!
Where to put a period in a quote?
Right before the quote ends. For example:He said, "You are a jerk."
Does the period go be for or after closing parenthesis?
The period typically goes after the closing parenthesis in American English.
Should a period come before or after the parenthesis?
Use a period inside of the closing parenthesis to indicate that the sentence within the parentheses is ending. Use a period outside of the closing parenthesis to indicate that the sentence in which the parenthetical occurs is ending. Example: This was published in 1968 (Mary Jenkins looked it up.). or This was published in 1968. (Mary Jenkins looked it up.)
Why put parenthesis in a sentence?
To explain something within the sentence without finishing the sentence before explaining.
Where do you put a period at the end of parenthesis or in the parenthesis?
After the parenthesis, ie: Jane (a timid girl) walked slowly to school. or Jane walked slowly to school (a big high school). when it is the last part of the sentence you place it inside Jane walked slowly to school (a big school.)
Does a period mark go inside parenthesis?
yes
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.
How do you do the parenthesis in a research paper?
You use the information in the paper, then at the end of the paragraph you put the source in the parenthesis.
Should the comma come before or after the parenthesis?
If a comma is needed, it normally comes after parenthesis.
