This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Punctuation > Parentheses – Quiz 14 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Parentheses Quiz 14 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the first step in solving the equation 2(3x-5) = 16? A) Distribute the 2 to both terms inside the parentheses. B) Add 5 to both sides. C) Divide both sides by 2. D) Combine the like terms. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Distribute the 2 to both terms inside the parentheses. 2. Which sentence correctly uses parentheses to clarify a list? A) The supplies needed are pencils (10), erasers (5), and notebooks (3). B) The supplies needed are (pencils 10), (erasers 5), and (notebooks 3). C) The supplies needed are pencils, erasers, and notebooks (10, 5, 3). D) The supplies needed are pencils (10, erasers 5, and notebooks 3). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The supplies needed are pencils (10), erasers (5), and notebooks (3). 3. Make a true sentence by inserting parentheses.4 x 9-2 = 34 A) 4 x (9-2) = 34. B) (4 x 9)-2 = 34. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) (4 x 9)-2 = 34. 4. Make a true sentence by filling in the missing number. 28 / (14/2) = ..... A) 1. B) 4. C) 0. D) 7. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 4. 5. When should dashes be used to emphasize information in writing? A) When you want to separate two independent clauses. B) When you want to indicate the end of a sentence. C) When you want to set off a phrase or clause that adds extra information but is not essential to the meaning of the sentence. D) When you want to highlight the main point of the sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) When you want to set off a phrase or clause that adds extra information but is not essential to the meaning of the sentence. 6. Fill in the blank with the option that correctly punctuates a full sentence inside parentheses:My brother forgot his lunch at home again ..... A) (This happens almost every week). B) (This happens almost every week). C) (this happens almost every week.). D) (This happens almost every week.). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) (This happens almost every week.). 7. True or False:A phrase inside parentheses in the middle of a sentence should only be capitalized if it's a proper noun. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 8. Complete the sentence: "I can't believe you would just ..... " Sarah started, but Leo cut her off. A) . B) ,. C) ?. D) -. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) -. 9. Choose the option that correctly uses parenthetical markers to start an inline list:To sign up, you need to ..... fill out the form, (b) pay the fee, and (c) get a parent's signature. A) (First). B) (a). C) (a.). D) (1, ). Show Answer Correct Answer: B) (a). 10. Which sentence handles the end punctuation correctly? A) I finally finished my science project (it took forever.). B) I finally finished my science project. (It took forever.). C) I finally finished my science project (it took forever). D) I finally finished my science project (It took forever.). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I finally finished my science project (it took forever). 11. My friend wrote in his report:'The mayor stated that the plan [to build a new park] was approved.' Why are brackets used here instead of parentheses? A) Brackets are more formal than parentheses. B) The writer is adding their own clarifying words inside a direct quote. C) Brackets are used for information that is more important than the quote. D) It's a mistake and should be parentheses. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The writer is adding their own clarifying words inside a direct quote. 12. Choose the most appropriate option for the sentence:She (always the first to arrive) was ..... at the meeting. A) Late. B) Lateness. C) Later. D) Latest. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Late. 13. Which sentence correctly places parentheses around a non-essential date? A) We will meet on Friday October 1st (at the cafe). B) We will meet on Friday (October 1st) at the cafe. C) We will meet on (Friday October 1st) at the cafe. D) We will meet on Friday (at the cafe October 1st). Show Answer Correct Answer: B) We will meet on Friday (October 1st) at the cafe. 14. Solve:9 = 2(5x-3) A) X = $\frac{3}{2}$. B) X = $\frac{7}{2}$. C) X = $\frac{1}{2}$. D) X = 5. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) X = $\frac{3}{2}$. 15. Make a true sentence by inserting two sets of parentheses.10-4 / 2 x 3 = 1 A) (10-4) / (2 x 3) = 1. B) (10-(4 / 2) x 3) = 1. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) (10-4) / (2 x 3) = 1. 16. Complete the sentence:We visited the museum (which was huge) ..... last weekend. A) Visited. B) Visit. C) Visits. D) Visiting. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Visited. 17. Which sentence has a spacing error with its parentheses? A) My cousin (the one with the red hair) is coming to visit. B) We bought snacks (chips, pretzels, and soda) for the party. C) The teacher reminded us about the test ( on Friday ). D) He finally finished his project (it took him three weeks!). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The teacher reminded us about the test ( on Friday ). 18. Complete the sentence:The Environmental Protection Agency ..... helps keep our air and water clean. A) (EPA). B) EPA). C) (EPA. D) EPA. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) (EPA). 19. True or False:If a whole, separate sentence is inside parentheses, its end punctuation (like a period or question mark) goes outside the closing parenthesis. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 20. Identify the sentence that uses parentheses properly to clarify a term:The event ..... attracted thousands of visitors. A) A cultural festival. B) (a cultural festival). C) A cultural festival). D) (a cultural festival. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) (a cultural festival). 21. Parentheses should always replace commas in a sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 22. Provide an example of using parentheses for citations in a research paper. A) (Smith, 2019). B) Smith 2019. C) (Smith 2019). D) Smith, (2019). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) (Smith, 2019). 23. Dashes can be used instead of commas to create a pause for emphasis. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 24. True or False:This sentence is punctuated correctly:'The new student, (who just moved from Florida), is in my math class.' A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 25. Which sentence correctly adds the nonessential information 'our dog'? A) Max (our dog) loves to chase squirrels. B) Max, (our dog) loves to chase squirrels. C) Max our dog (loves to chase squirrels). D) (Max) our dog loves to chase squirrels. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Max (our dog) loves to chase squirrels. 26. True or False:This sentence is written correctly:My friend (who lives in a town in Florida (near Orlando)) is coming to visit. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 27. Fill in the blank to correctly complete the sentence:The pizza, ..... , was delicious. A) (even though it was cold). B) Even though it was cold. C) (even though it was cold). D) (even though it was cold),. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) (even though it was cold). 28. Complete the sentence:The famous author Mark Twain ..... was known for his humor. A) (1835-1910). B) , (1835-1910),. C) (born in 1835),. D) (1835-1910),. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) (1835-1910). 29. You want to add a dramatic, emphatic aside to your sentence. Which punctuation is the best choice for the job? A) Commas. B) Semicolons. C) Dashes. D) Parentheses. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dashes. 30. Which option correctly explains the use of parentheses in this sentence:'Alex (who is an avid reader) enjoys mystery novels.'? A) To indicate a surprise. B) To list items. C) To provide non-essential information. D) To emphasize importance. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To provide non-essential information. 31. True or False:There should always be a space after the opening parenthesis and before the closing parenthesis. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 32. Is this sentence correctly punctuated?Sarah is a vegetarian-she doesn't eat meat-. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 33. Are the parentheses used correctly in the sentence? The cookie (which was still warm) was delicious. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 34. Our craft glided by the lighthouse ..... which has guided ships into the harbor for years. A) Glided by, the lighthouse which has guided ships,. B) Glided, by the lighthouse which has guided ships. C) Glided by, the lighthouse, which has guided ships. D) NO CHANGE. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) NO CHANGE. 35. True or False:The following sentence is punctuated correctly:My favorite snacks-, chips and cookies, are on the top shelf. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 36. True or False:You should always put a space after the opening parenthesis and before the closing parenthesis, like this:My friend ( a really nice kid ) is in my class. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 37. Select the sentence where parentheses are used for a non-essential phrase. A) The dog (a golden retriever) is friendly. B) The play (written by Shakespeare) is famous. C) The cake (which was chocolate) tasted amazing. D) My brother (who is an engineer) designed the bridge. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) My brother (who is an engineer) designed the bridge. 38. The spinnaker sail is usually made of strong, elastic nylon. A) NO CHANGE. B) Usually, made of strong, elastic. C) Usually made of strong, elastic,. D) Usually made of, strong elastic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) NO CHANGE. 39. The security guard (who stands inside the bank) was a high school athlete. A) NO CHANGE. B) Guard who stands inside the bank, was. C) Guard who stands inside the bank, was. D) Guard, who stands inside the bank, was,. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) NO CHANGE. 40. Identify the sentence that correctly uses parentheses for extra detail. A) She loves playing soccer her favorite sport). B) She loves playing soccer (her favorite sport. C) She loves playing soccer her favorite sport. D) She loves playing soccer (her favorite sport). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) She loves playing soccer (her favorite sport). 41. True or False:Parentheses can be used for additional comments in both informal and formal writing. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 42. True or False:You should almost always place a comma right before an opening parenthesis to be safe. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 43. Complete the sentence:We visited the museum (the new one downtown) ..... the weekend. A) On. B) In. C) Over. D) At. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Over. 44. Parentheses means ..... A) This operation is the most important. B) Always do this operation forst. C) Always do this operation when you choose. D) Always do this operation last. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Always do this operation forst. 45. Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct use of a colon? A) The students sitting in the front row are:Todd, Mark, and Steve. B) The following students are going on the field trip:June, Heather, and Nate. C) The sweatshirt comes in the following:sizes small, medium, and large. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The following students are going on the field trip:June, Heather, and Nate. 46. In which sentence can you remove the words in the parentheses and still have a complete, grammatical sentence? A) She (is a talented artist) and a great friend. B) The winner of the race (was my cousin, Leo). C) My favorite snack (pretzels with cheese) is easy to make. D) I went to the store (and bought some milk). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) My favorite snack (pretzels with cheese) is easy to make. 47. True or False:Parentheses can be used to include additional information or clarifications within a sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 48. Parentheses can contain a complete sentence within another sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 49. Which sentence shows the correct capitalization inside the parentheses? A) After the game (it was a close one), we all went out for pizza. B) After the game (It was a close one), we all went out for pizza. C) My favorite teacher is Mr. Diaz (He teaches science). D) My favorite teacher is Mr. Diaz (he Teaches science). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) After the game (it was a close one), we all went out for pizza. 50. Fill in the blank to correctly complete the sentence:My sister is going to the concert tonight ..... A) I wish I could go!. B) (I wish I could go)!. C) (I wish I could go!). D) (I wish I could go!). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) (I wish I could go!). 51. Complete the sentence:The concert (which was amazing) ..... last night. A) Happen. B) Happening. C) Happens. D) Happened. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Happened. 52. Choose the best sentence that uses dashes for an abrupt change in thought. A) I was going to the game-oh, did you see my new shoes?. B) I was going to the game oh, did you see my new shoes?. C) I was going-to the game oh, did you see my new shoes?. D) I was going to the game-oh did you see my new shoes?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I was going to the game-oh, did you see my new shoes?. 53. True or False:The following sentence is punctuated correctly. The recipe (see the notes on substitutions (page 2)) was easy to follow. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 54. In which sentence can you remove the words in the parentheses and the sentence still makes perfect sense? A) I think (that we should) leave now. B) My dad, an amazing cook (and a former chef), made us all dinner. C) The coach wanted (us to practice) for another hour. D) My goal is (to get an A) in this class. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) My dad, an amazing cook (and a former chef), made us all dinner. 55. Which sentence correctly places the parentheses to add a clarification? A) My dog, Buddy, (is a golden retriever) and loves to play fetch. B) My dog (Buddy) is a golden retriever and loves to play fetch. C) My (dog Buddy is a golden retriever) and loves to play fetch. D) My dog Buddy is a golden retriever and (loves to play fetch). Show Answer Correct Answer: B) My dog (Buddy) is a golden retriever and loves to play fetch. 56. Parentheses can be used to add a humorous comment within a sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 57. We sailed past two ore freighters a speedboat and several water-skiers when we ventured outside the harbor. A) NO CHANGE. B) Sailed, past two ore freighters, a speedboat, and several water-skiers,. C) Sailed past two ore freighters, a speedboat, and several water-skiers. D) Sailed past, two ore freighters, a speedboat and several water-skiers,. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sailed past two ore freighters, a speedboat, and several water-skiers. 58. Complete the sentence:She brought her laptop (a new model) ..... to the presentation. A) Along her. B) Beside her. C) Next her. D) With her. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) With her. 59. Identify the sentence that correctly uses parentheses for an acronym. A) She works for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). B) She works for the (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) NASA. C) She works for the National Aeronautics (and Space Administration) NASA. D) She works for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA (NASA). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She works for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). 60. What is the main reason to use parentheses in a sentence? A) To end the sentence with a strong feeling. B) To add extra information that isn't essential to the main point. C) To show that someone is speaking. D) To start a new paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To add extra information that isn't essential to the main point. ← 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