Analysing sentence structure in Critical ReadingParenthesis
In the first section of the National 5 Critical Reading assessment, you will be asked to comment on examples of language including sentence structure. Revise how to analyse sentence structure in this guide.
Michael, on the other hand, could not be trusted. By adding on the other in parenthesis we learn that Michael is untrustworthy by comparison to someone else.
John (this year’s loser) appeared at the foot of the podium. By having this year's loser in brackets, we have more information about John's place in the race.
Question
She is coming to my house (around 5 o-clock), with the bag.
What is the effect of the use of brackets above?
The brackets are used to show additional information relevant to the speaker.
