"Parentheses" Example Sentences
1. My favorite color is blue (except when it comes to clothes).
2. I went to the gym yesterday (for the first time in months).
3. The book I'm reading (The Catcher in the Rye) is really good.
4. She made a delicious apple pie (with a flaky crust).
5. The meeting will be held at 2pm (unless there's a change in schedule).
6. The movie we saw last night (Joker) was really intense.
7. He's a great athlete (despite his small size).
8. I'm going to the store (do you want anything?).
9. She's a talented writer (her latest book was a best-seller).
10. The concert begins at 7pm (so don't be late).
11. We need to finish the project by tomorrow (or we'll miss the deadline).
12. My favorite hobby is hiking (especially in the mountains).
13. I have a dentist appointment at 10am (I hate going to the dentist).
14. The beach was crowded (there were so many people).
15. The party was fun (but it ended too early).
16. I need to buy groceries (milk, bread, and eggs).
17. She passed the test (with flying colors).
18. I'm going on vacation next week (to Hawaii).
19. We'll be arriving at the airport soon (so be ready to go).
20. He's a great cook (he can make anything taste delicious).
21. The traffic was terrible (it took over an hour just to get to work).
22. She's a talented musician (she can play many instruments).
23. We should go out to eat (what do you feel like having?).
24. My dog is afraid of thunder (he always hides in the closet).
25. I have a headache (I think I need to take a break).
26. The party was a disaster (nobody showed up).
27. The restaurant was expensive (but the food was worth it).
28. I'm taking a break from work (I need to recharge my batteries).
29. She's a great teacher (she makes learning fun).
30. We're going to the park (to have a picnic).
Common Phases
1. (By the way); how was your weekend?
2. (In my opinion), the movie was terrible.
3. (As a matter of fact); I have already completed the project.
4. (On the other hand), he loves spicy food.
5. (To be honest); I'm not sure if I can make it to the meeting.
6. (For example); I enjoy hiking, biking, and swimming.
7. (To sum up), the event was a huge success.
8. (In conclusion); I think we should move forward with the plan.
9. (Nevertheless), I still believe we can achieve our goal.
10. (As you can see), the data clearly supports our hypothesis.