This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Punctuation > Parentheses – Quiz 12 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Parentheses Quiz 12 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Fill in the blank:Please remember to bring three items: ..... , a water bottle, and a pencil. A) 1 your notebook. B) (1 your notebook). C) (1) your notebook. D) 1) your notebook. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) (1) your notebook. 2. Parentheses are used to add non-essential details that don't change the main idea of the sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 3. What is the purpose of the parentheses in this sentence? "The recipe calls for two cups of flour (or more if you prefer a denser cake)." A) To provide additional information. B) To change the meaning of the sentence. C) To confuse the reader. D) To add humor. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To provide additional information. 4. Complete the sentence to correctly list the items:My three main goals are (a) to finish my homework, (b) to clean my room, and ..... A) C) to walk the dog. B) (c) to walk the dog. C) (c to walk the dog). D) (c) to walk the dog. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) (c) to walk the dog. 5. True or False:Parentheses should always be used in pairs. A) False. B) Sometimes. C) Never. D) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) True. 6. True or False:Dashes can be used to emphasize a pause or a break in a sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 7. In which sentence do parentheses correctly include optional information? A) I plan to travel (if I save enough money). B) I (plan) to travel if I save enough money. C) I plan (to travel) if I save enough money. D) I plan to (travel) if I save enough money. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I plan to travel (if I save enough money). 8. Parentheses should always contain complete sentences. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 9. Fill in the blank:The original Star Wars movie was released in ..... , which feels like a lifetime ago. A) 1977,. B) (, 1977). C) (1977, ). D) (1977). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) (1977). 10. Complete the sentence:She enjoys painting (especially landscapes) ..... she travels. A) After. B) Before. C) When. D) Although. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) When. 11. Fill in the blank:The author ..... was known for his adventure stories. A) Mark Twain (1835-1910, ). B) (Mark Twain) 1835-1910. C) Mark Twain 1835-1910. D) Mark Twain (1835-1910). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Mark Twain (1835-1910). 12. Parentheses can be used to add emphasis to a part of a sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 13. Complete the sentence:My cousin, who lives in Austin (the capital of ..... ), is visiting next week. A) Texas. B) Texas. C) Texas. D) Texas,. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Texas. 14. Identify the sentence that uses parentheses for an abbreviation explanation. A) The United (U.S.) States is a large country. B) The U.S. (United States) is a large country. C) The U.S. United States is a large country. D) The United States is a (U.S.) large country. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The U.S. (United States) is a large country. 15. Which of the following sentences uses parentheses incorrectly? A) The movie which was (long) was boring. B) The movie (which was long was) boring. C) The movie (which was long was) boring. D) The movie (which was long) was boring. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The movie (which was long) was boring. 16. Which question uses parentheses and end punctuation correctly? A) (Are you going to the school dance) the one on Friday night?. B) Are you going to the school dance (the one on Friday night.)?. C) Are you going to the school dance (the one on Friday night)?. D) Are you going to the school dance (the one on Friday night?). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Are you going to the school dance (the one on Friday night)?. 17. Select the sentence with correct parentheses use for additional details:He showed us his collection ..... during the visit. A) Of rare coins. B) Of rare coins). C) (of rare coins. D) (of rare coins). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) (of rare coins). 18. Identify the parenthetical phrase in the following sentence: "The book, which was published last year, has become a bestseller." A) Has become. B) The book. C) A bestseller. D) Which was published last year. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Which was published last year. 19. Which expression equals 12? A) ( 1 + 2 ) + 10. B) 15-( 4-2 ). C) 7-( 3 + 2 ). D) ( 17 + 5 )-10. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) ( 17 + 5 )-10. 20. Fill in the blank:My favorite snack, ..... , is perfect for movie night. A) Popcorn (with extra butter). B) Popcorn with extra (butter). C) Popcorn with (extra butter). D) (popcorn) with extra butter. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Popcorn (with extra butter). 21. Where should the parentheses go in the following sentence? The encyclopedia volume 12 has an entry about lizards. A) The (encyclopedia) volume 12 has an entry about lizards. B) The encyclopedia volume 12 has (an entry) about lizards. C) The encyclopedia volume 12 has an entry (about lizards). D) The encyclopedia (volume 12) has an entry about lizards. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The encyclopedia (volume 12) has an entry about lizards. 22. Recognize the purpose of the parentheses in this sentence:'Please remember to bring three things:(a) your notebook, (b) a pencil, and (c) your homework.' A) To give a definition. B) To show an acronym. C) To add a personal comment. D) To label items in a list or series. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To label items in a list or series. 23. Choose the sentence that correctly uses parentheses to add non-essential information. A) The cake which was chocolate) was delicious. B) The cake (which was chocolate was delicious. C) The cake (which was chocolate) was delicious. D) The cake which was chocolate (was delicious. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The cake (which was chocolate) was delicious. 24. Complete the sentence:The novel (which was released last year) ..... many awards. A) Won. B) Wins. C) Winning. D) Win. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Won. 25. Choose the sentence that correctly uses parentheses to add information. A) The author (including all her works) won the award. B) The author including all her works) won the award. C) The author (including all her works won the award. D) The author including all her works (won the award. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The author (including all her works) won the award. 26. Which sentence correctly uses parentheses to indicate optional information? A) She decided to (bring her umbrella) just in case it rained. B) She decided to bring her umbrella (just in case) it rained. C) She decided to bring her umbrella just in case it (rained). D) She decided to bring her umbrella (just in case it rained). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) She decided to bring her umbrella (just in case it rained). 27. True or False:The following sentence is punctuated correctly:'Please read the chapter on the Civil War (see pages 45-60 [especially the section on Gettysburg]) for homework.' A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 28. How can parentheses help in organizing information in a complex sentence? A) By adding unnecessary complexity to the sentence. B) By grouping related elements, clarifying the order of operations, and indicating the hierarchy of information. C) By making the sentence more confusing. D) By changing the meaning of the sentence entirely. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By grouping related elements, clarifying the order of operations, and indicating the hierarchy of information. 29. Complete the sentence:He brought several things to the picnic ..... a blanket, sandwiches, and drinks ..... for everyone. A) (including). B) (such as). C) (for example). D) (like). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) (including). 30. True or False:Parentheses can replace commas for enclosing non-essential information. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 31. You can move the mainsail to catch the breeze, or start the engine to take us back to port. A) Breeze, or start,. B) NO CHANGE. C) Breeze or start,. D) Breeze or start. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Breeze or start. 32. Which sentence correctly places the parentheses? A) My (dog Buddy) loves to play fetch. B) (My dog) Buddy loves to play fetch. C) My dog Buddy (loves to) play fetch. D) My dog (Buddy) loves to play fetch. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) My dog (Buddy) loves to play fetch. 33. Solve the equation:3(x + 4) = 27 A) X = 3. B) X = 5. C) X = 10. D) X = 7. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) X = 5. 34. Complete the sentence with the correct punctuation:My dog Max (a golden retriever) loves to swim. A) My dog Max, a golden retriever, loves to swim. B) My dog Max (a golden retriever) loves to swim. C) My dog Max a golden retriever loves to swim. D) My dog Max-a golden retriever-loves to swim. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) My dog Max (a golden retriever) loves to swim. 35. Skill is needed, to sail a sloop on a windy day. A) Needed to sail, a sloop on. B) NO CHANGE. C) Needed to sail a sloop on. D) Needed to sail a sloop, on. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Needed to sail a sloop on. 36. What is the effect of using parentheses in this sentence? The movie (which was really long) was quite boring. A) It introduces a new character. B) It changes the main idea of the sentence. C) It emphasizes the length of the movie. D) It provides additional, non-essential information. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It provides additional, non-essential information. 37. Choose the correct placement of parentheses in the following sentence: "The meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 5th, at 3 PM." A) The meeting is scheduled for (Monday), June 5th, at 3 PM. B) The meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 5th, (at 3 PM). C) The meeting is scheduled for Monday, (June 5th), at 3 PM. D) The meeting is scheduled for (Monday, June 5th, at 3 PM). Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 5th, (at 3 PM). 38. Dominus intravit, Clemens hospitibus vinum (obtulisti, obtulit, obtulimus, obtulerunt). A) Obtulimus. B) Obtulisti. C) Obtulerunt. D) Obtulit. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Obtulit. 39. True or False:A proper noun, like the name of a person or a city, should be written in lowercase if it appears inside parentheses. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 40. Select the sentence that shows the correct placement of parentheses. A) My dog (Buster) loves to play fetch. B) My (dog) Buster loves to play fetch. C) (My dog) Buster loves to play fetch. D) My dog Buster loves (to play fetch). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) My dog (Buster) loves to play fetch. 41. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of parentheses? A) She bought (apples green ones) from the store. B) She bought apples green ones) from the store (. C) She bought apples (green ones) from the store. D) She bought apples (green ones from the store). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She bought apples (green ones) from the store. 42. The cat having been left alone all weekend, complained, loudly when its owners returned. A) NO CHANGE. B) Cat, having been left alone all weekend, complained loudly. C) Cat, having been left alone, all weekend, complained loudly. D) Cat, having been left alone all weekend complained loudly,. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cat, having been left alone all weekend, complained loudly. 43. Which is the best use of parentheses to provide a definition? A) We need to hurry (it's getting late). B) A botanist (a scientist who studies plants) gave the talk. C) The bird (which is colorful) is rare. D) The dog (barked loudly) scared the kids. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A botanist (a scientist who studies plants) gave the talk. 44. Choose the sentence that uses parentheses to clarify a term. A) The CEO (Chief Executive Officer) will speak at the meeting. B) She likes to eat (especially) during the movie. C) He drove fast (as usual) to the store. D) The book (which was old) was fascinating. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The CEO (Chief Executive Officer) will speak at the meeting. 45. Make a true sentence by inserting two sets of parentheses.10-4 / 2 x 3 = 24 A) (10-4) / (2 x 3) = 24. B) (10-(4 / 2)) x 3 = 24. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) (10-(4 / 2)) x 3 = 24. 46. Which of the following sentences uses parentheses to add a side note? A) She won the race; despite the weather. B) She won the race despite the weather. C) She won the race (despite the weather). D) She won the race, (despite the weather). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She won the race (despite the weather). 47. Complete the sentence:The art exhibit ( ..... ) was a huge success. A) Which featured local artists. B) It was very popular. C) Drew a large crowd. D) And was well-organized. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Which featured local artists. 48. Select the sentence where parentheses correctly add additional detail: A) The car (red) belongs to my uncle. B) The car, which is red) belongs to my uncle. C) The car (that is red belongs to my uncle. D) The car (which is red) belongs to my uncle. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The car (which is red) belongs to my uncle. 49. Solve:-5 + 7k =-19 A) K =-3. B) K = 5. C) K = 2. D) K =-2. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) K =-2. 50. Fill in the blank:The winner of the race ..... my best friend, Leo ..... was way ahead of everyone. A) -my best friend, Leo). B) , my best friend, Leo,. C) -my best friend, Leo-. D) (my best friend, Leo,. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) -my best friend, Leo-. 51. Add parentheses to make the expressions TRUE. 12 x 2 + 4 = 72 A) 12 x (2 + 4) = 68. B) (12 x 2) + 4 = 62. C) 12 x (2 + 4) = 70. D) 12 x (2 + 4) = 72. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 12 x (2 + 4) = 72. 52. Choose the sentence where parentheses are used to indicate a personal thought. A) I decided to take the bus (it was too cold to walk). B) I decided to (take the bus it was too) cold to walk. C) I decided to take (the bus it was) too cold to walk. D) I decided (to take the bus) it was too cold to walk. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I decided to take the bus (it was too cold to walk). 53. Add parentheses to the expression to make it TRUE. 24-4 x 2 + 2 = 42 A) 24-(4 x 2) + 2 = 42. B) 24-4 x (2 + 2) = 42. C) (24-4) x 2 + 2 = 42. D) (24-4 x 2) + 2 = 42. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) (24-4) x 2 + 2 = 42. 54. Postquam eum capit, (ego, tu, ancillae, vos) canibus mendacem tradebam. A) Vos. B) Ego. C) Tu. D) Ancillae. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ego. 55. If you were to add information at the end of the sentence, which set of punctuation would be most appropriate? A) Brackets. B) Dashes. C) Commas. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Brackets. 56. Identify the sentence that correctly uses parentheses to show a clarification. A) The teacher (who is very strict) gave us a lot of homework. B) The teacher, who is very strict, gave us a lot of homework. C) The teacher (who is very strict, gave us a lot of homework. D) The teacher who is very strict) gave us a lot of homework. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The teacher (who is very strict) gave us a lot of homework. 57. Which sentence shows the correct formatting for an em dash, with no spaces around it? A) My favorite food-pizza-is what we're having for dinner. B) My favorite food-pizza-is what we're having for dinner. C) My favorite food-pizza-is what we're having for dinner. D) My favorite food-pizza-is what we're having for dinner. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) My favorite food-pizza-is what we're having for dinner. 58. Which sentence uses parentheses correctly to include a personal comment? A) I love pizza (especially with mushrooms). B) I (love pizza especially) with mushrooms. C) I love (pizza especially with) mushrooms. D) I love pizza especially (with mushrooms). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I love pizza (especially with mushrooms). 59. Parentheses should not be used to set off dates or lists within a sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 60. Complete the sentence:The conference was held in 2010 ( ..... ). A) A memorable event. B) Over a decade ago. C) A significant year. D) It was well-attended. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Over a decade ago. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesParentheses Quiz 1Parentheses Quiz 2Parentheses Quiz 3Parentheses Quiz 4Parentheses Quiz 5Parentheses Quiz 6Parentheses Quiz 7Parentheses Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books