Episode 21 Parentheses
Summary
TLDRProfessor McAllister warmly welcomes viewers back to his channel, acknowledging the challenges of the pandemic and urging safety measures. He then dives into a lesson on the proper use of parentheses, explaining their purpose to add extra information in sentences, the importance of grammatical correctness when the information is omitted, and the correct punctuation rules. The video offers examples and a practice exercise to reinforce learning. Ending with a reminder to stay safe and healthy, he invites viewers to request topics for future videos and encourages engagement through likes and comments.
Takeaways
- 📚 Professor McAllister appreciates the viewers and their comments, acknowledging the difficulty of the current times.
- 😷 The professor talks about the virus, emphasizing the importance of safety, social distancing, and wearing masks.
- 👨👩👧 Parents are especially highlighted for their challenges in balancing work and home education during the pandemic.
- 💪 Encouragement is given to stay strong and persevere, with the reminder that the situation is temporary.
- 📈 The video is titled 'Episode 21' and focuses on teaching about parentheses and their usage in sentences.
- 🔍 Parentheses are defined as a pair of symbols used to provide additional information within a sentence.
- 📝 The sentence containing parentheses must still be grammatically correct even if the information in the parentheses is removed.
- 📚 Examples are provided to illustrate the correct and incorrect use of parentheses in sentences.
- 📑 The type of punctuation to use with parentheses is discussed, including rules for complete and incomplete sentences within the parentheses.
- 🙅♂️ A rule against using a comma before parentheses is emphasized.
- 📝 Practice exercises are offered to help viewers understand and apply the rules of using parentheses correctly.
- 🌟 The professor invites viewers to request topics for future videos and reminds them to stay safe and healthy.
Q & A
What is the main topic discussed by Professor McAllister in this video?
-The main topic discussed by Professor McAllister in this video is the use of parentheses in sentences to provide extra information.
Why does Professor McAllister mention the current virus situation at the beginning of the video?
-Professor McAllister mentions the virus situation to acknowledge the difficult times, to express sympathy for those who have lost loved ones, and to encourage viewers to stay safe and practice social distancing.
What is the singular form of the word 'parentheses'?
-The singular form of 'parentheses' is 'parenthesis'.
According to the video, why is it important that the sentence makes sense without the information in the parentheses?
-It is important because the sentence with parentheses must be grammatically correct and make sense even if the extra information provided by the parentheses is omitted.
What is an example of a sentence that correctly uses parentheses to provide extra information?
-An example given is 'I would enjoy riding a bicycle if I had one, to work every day.', where the information in parentheses is extra and the main sentence makes sense without it.
What is the rule regarding punctuation when the information in parentheses is a complete sentence?
-If the information in parentheses is a complete sentence, you must include the necessary punctuation inside before the closing parenthesis.
How should punctuation be handled when the information in parentheses is not a complete sentence?
-When the information in parentheses is not a complete sentence, only the punctuation that appears at the end of the entire sentence is used.
What is the rule about using a comma before parentheses?
-You should never use a comma before parentheses; it should come after the information in the parentheses.
Why does Professor McAllister emphasize the pronunciation of the word 'library'?
-Professor McAllister emphasizes the pronunciation of 'library' because it is commonly mispronounced, and he wants to ensure that viewers learn to pronounce it correctly.
What is the final reminder Professor McAllister gives to his viewers regarding the current health situation?
-The final reminder is to stay safe, stay healthy, practice social distancing, and always wear a mask when outside, with the reassurance that the difficult times will pass.
Outlines
😷 Addressing the Pandemic and Introduction to Parentheses
Professor McAllister begins by acknowledging the difficult times due to the pandemic, expressing empathy for those who have lost loved ones or contracted the virus. He encourages parents who are juggling work and homeschooling to persevere, emphasizing the importance of safety measures like social distancing and mask-wearing. The professor then introduces the topic of the video, which is about parentheses, explaining their purpose and usage in sentences to provide additional information. He clarifies that parentheses come in pairs and that the sentence must remain grammatically correct even if the information within the parentheses is removed.
📚 Rules and Examples of Parentheses Usage
This paragraph delves deeper into the rules of using parentheses, including the correct punctuation when the content within is a complete sentence versus when it is not. The professor provides examples to illustrate the correct use of punctuation, emphasizing that a comma should not precede the opening parenthesis. He also corrects a common mispronunciation of the word 'library' and stresses the importance of proper pronunciation. The paragraph includes a practice exercise for viewers to determine the correct use of parentheses in given sentences, highlighting the necessity of including punctuation marks appropriately.
👋 Closing Remarks and Call for Audience Engagement
In the concluding paragraph, the professor reiterates the importance of safety and health during the pandemic, urging viewers to continue practicing social distancing and wearing masks. He thanks the audience for watching and encourages them to like, comment, and subscribe for future videos. The professor also invites viewers to leave comments with requests for topics they would like to see explained in upcoming videos, fostering a sense of community and engagement.
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Keywords
💡Parentheses
💡Social Distancing
💡Mask
💡Punctuation
💡Complete Sentence
💡Grammar
💡Education
💡Nursing Program
💡Practice
💡Comment
💡Mispronounced
Highlights
Professor McAllister expresses appreciation for viewers and their comments.
Acknowledgment of the difficulty of the current times due to the virus.
Special mention of the challenges faced by parents trying to educate and support their children during the pandemic.
Encouragement to stay safe, practice social distancing, and wear masks.
Introduction of Episode 21 focusing on the use of parentheses.
Definition of parentheses as a pair of symbols used to provide extra information in a sentence.
Explanation that the sentence with parentheses must be grammatically correct even if the extra information is omitted.
Clarification that the information within parentheses does not need to be a complete sentence.
Illustration of the correct and incorrect use of parentheses with examples.
Discussion on the use of punctuation with parentheses, especially when the information is a complete sentence.
Rule clarification that no comma should precede the opening parenthesis.
Instruction on how to correctly punctuate sentences with parenthetical information that is not a complete sentence.
Emphasis on the correct pronunciation of 'library' as a commonly mispronounced word.
Practice exercise provided for viewers to determine the correct use of parentheses in sentences.
Reiteration of the importance of safety measures during the pandemic and a message of hope.
Invitation for viewers to leave comments with requests for future video topics.
Reminder to like, comment, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for notifications on future videos.
Transcripts
hi
everyone welcome back professor
mcallister here and i really
haven't seen you in a long time i
appreciate those of you who've been
watching my videos and i appreciate the
nice comments that you've been sharing
with me
i want to take a minute to talk about
the virus
i know this is a difficult time for
everyone
it's especially hard for those of us who
have lost
a loved one or a friend or those of us
who have even
maybe had the virus itself
it's especially tough for all you
parents
especially if you work and you're trying
to educate your child
at home plus study for the t's
hang in there this too shall pass we'll
all get through this together
the most important thing is to stay safe
practice social distancing please wear
your mask when you go out
and lets everybody stay safe and we'll
all get into the nursing program because
they definitely need you now
okay today is episode 21
and i'm going to talk to you about
parentheses
okay so let's get started hello again
everyone
let's learn all about these exciting
parentheses
in this video i'm going to define
parentheses
and tell you when to use parentheses
and we're also going to talk about the
type of punctuation to use
with parentheses and then i'll give you
an opportunity to practice
and then we'll review parentheses are
a pair of signs or
symbols that are used to provide extra
information
in a sentence the singular form
of parentheses is parenthesis
although you cannot use just one
in a sentence you must use both symbols
at the same time one to begin
your extra information and one to end
your extra information when you use
parentheses in a sentence to provide
extra information
the sentence must make sense
grammatically correct if that
extra information is omitted
and we're going to review that further
down the road
and you can see the parentheses here
at the bottom so you use parentheses to
add
extra information in a sentence the
information
within the parentheses does not have to
be a complete
sentence however
the sentence that contains the
parentheses
must be a complete sentence let's look
at an example i would enjoy
riding a bicycle if i had one
to work every day and then the
incorrect version i would enjoy
riding if i had a bicycle
to work every day notice the difference
in the first version the first sentence
bicycle
appears before the parentheses and it
makes it clear
what the person would enjoy writing to
work
and the second sentence the incorrect
version
if we took out if i had a bicycle
then the sentence wouldn't make sense i
would enjoy writing to work every day
technically that is a grammatically
correct
sentence however it's not clear
right what the bus the train
a scooter you know a camel what
now let's talk about the punctuation if
the extra information
contained in the parentheses is a
complete
sentence which means the first letter
would be capitalized
then you must include the n punctuation
inside before that is
the parentheses on the other hand if the
extra information
contained in the parentheses is not a
complete sentence
then you only use the punctuation
that appears at the end of a sentence so
let's look at the punctuation here
the library is open this afternoon
period and then in parentheses
it has so many books the part contained
in the parentheses
is a complete sentence it stands alone
so you have to include that punctuation
mark
before you have the close parentheses
also notice the first the sentence the
library is open this afternoon
it must contain its original punctuation
which is a period at the end of that
sentence
the next sentence the library my
favorite place
is open this afternoon so my favorite
place that is not a complete sentence
there is no punctuation there you only
have the punctuation at the end
of the sentence
and by the way did you notice i said li
brary there are two r's
in library please
learn how to pronounce it correctly it
is one of the most
most often mispronounced words
and you will if pay attention and listen
to people on tv the news whatever and
they'll say the library
very educated people saying the library
make sure you say the library
that's just a pet peeve of mine that was
extra
another punctuation rule with
parentheses
is do not use a comma before the
parentheses
ever okay so let's look at this example
before you go to school if you actually
go
please turn off the lights notice there
is no comma before the
parentheses it comes afterwards
all right let's practice which of the
following
sentences with parentheses is correct
no matter how hard i try and i always
try very hard
i cannot understand algebra
okay both sentences
say the same thing except the first one
has an extra word
and in the parentheses
so take a look at those you can pause
the video
if you'd like and see if you can figure
out which one is
correct the correct answer is
no matter how hard i try
i always try very hard
i cannot understand algebra
notice that i
always try very hard is a complete
sentence
it begins with a capital letter so you
must
include the punctuation mark at the end
of that sentence
before you include the the close
parentheses
and then you add a comma
let's look at another one the picture in
the frame
is 20 years old that is a picture of my
mother
and the next sentence says the exact
same thing you're looking at the
punctuation here
so look at the punctuation and see if
you can determine
which of these two sentences is correct
the correct answer has a period at the
end of the sentence
and then a period after
mother in parentheses at
before you include the close parentheses
okay let's look at one more please do
not disturb the
sleeping cat as she is very sick
so both sentences say the same thing
again you're looking at punctuation and
the correct answer
is please do not disturb the sleeping
cat
comma as she is very sick remember
you never put a comma before
a parenthesis and
also if the extra information
inside the parentheses appears in the
middle of a sentence
you almost always follow with a comma
so for a quick review parentheses are
a pair of signs or symbols
they're used to provide extra
information in a sentence
you must use both you can't just have
one parentheses you have to have
both and you use them again to provide
the extra information in a sentence
that's kind of redundant
what i'd like for you to do is if you
have a request for me
please leave comments below this video
and share your thoughts with me let me
know what you would like for me
to explain in the next video
in closing i want to remind you again
please stay
safe and stay healthy practice social
distancing
and please wear a mask at all times when
you're outside
and this too shall pass
so hang in there thank you
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