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Parenthetical Words

Parenthetical words are linguistic elements that are used within a sentence to provide additional information or clarification. They are typically enclosed in parentheses or commas.

Examples

1. Adjective: In the sentence "I found her idea (as expected) quite fascinating," the word "expected" acts as a parenthetical adjective.
2. Adverb: Consider the sentence "He spoke quickly (and somewhat nervously) during the presentation." Here, "somewhat nervously" is a parenthetical adverb.
3. Noun: The following sentence demonstrates the use of a parenthetical noun: "My cousin Jane (a talented painter) is organizing an art exhibition."
4. Verb: In the sentence "They walked, or rather strolled, through the park," the word "strolled" functions as a parenthetical verb.

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