This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Punctuation > Parentheses – Quiz 15 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Parentheses Quiz 15 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What are Parenthesis A) So we can read. B) It is to connect the sentence. C) To give more information. D) So we can write. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To give more information. 2. Parentheses can replace commas for non-essential clauses. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 3. True or False:When a parenthetical phrase is at the end of a sentence, the sentence's final punctuation (like a period or question mark) goes inside the closing parenthesis. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 4. Complete the sentence:Our teacher (who is very funny) ..... every Monday. A) Joked. B) Joking. C) Joke. D) Jokes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Jokes. 5. What is the last way that parentheses are used? A) As a reference or definition. B) As a dictionary or thesaurus. C) As an indication of silence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) As a reference or definition. 6. Complete the sentence:Jake (who loves to cook ..... ) just made a delicious dinner. A) Is very talented. B) Every evening. C) And bake. D) Because it's fun. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Every evening. 7. Parentheses should always be used in pairs. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 8. Complete the sentence with the correct use of parentheses:The puppy (a golden retriever) ..... to play. A) Loves. B) Love. C) Loving. D) Loved. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Loves. 9. Which sentence uses parentheses correctly to introduce an example? A) During the trip, we visited several cities (Paris, Rome, and Madrid). B) During the trip, we visited several cities Paris, Rome, and Madrid). C) During the trip, we visited several cities) Paris, Rome, and Madrid. D) During (the trip, we visited several cities Paris, Rome, and Madrid. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) During the trip, we visited several cities (Paris, Rome, and Madrid). 10. Add parentheses to the expression to make it TRUE. 15 + 4 x 7-5 = 128 A) 15 + (4 x 7)-5 = 128. B) (15 + 4) x 7-5 = 128. C) 15 + 4 x 7-5 = 128. D) 15 + 4 x (7-5) = 128. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) (15 + 4) x 7-5 = 128. 11. Choose the sentence with the correct use of parentheses for adding optional information:The recipe calls for sugar ..... if desired. A) (or honey. B) Or honey. C) (or honey). D) Or honey). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) (or honey). 12. Complete the sentence:I need to finish my homework-math and science ..... dinner. A) Before. B) During. C) After. D) Until. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Before. 13. In the expression 3 + (4 * 2), what operation should be performed first? A) Multiplication. B) Exponentiation. C) Division. D) Addition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Multiplication. 14. True or False:When you set off extra information in the middle of a sentence, you must use a matched pair, like two dashes or two parentheses. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 15. Complete the sentence:The movie-although it was long-was very interesting. A) The movie although-it was long-was very interesting. B) The movie-although it was long-was very interesting. C) The movie although it was long-was very interesting. D) The movie-although it was long was very interesting. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The movie-although it was long-was very interesting. 16. Identify the sentence that uses parentheses correctly for a clarification:The car ..... was parked in the driveway. A) A red convertible. B) A red convertible). C) (a red convertible). D) (a red convertible. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) (a red convertible). 17. Identify the sentence that properly uses parentheses. A) The concert was (amazing) even though it rained. B) The concert was amazing (even though it rained). C) The concert (was amazing) even though it rained. D) (The concert was amazing) even though it rained. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The concert was amazing (even though it rained). 18. Add parentheses to make the expression TRUE. 3 x 3-4 + 5 = 0 A) (3 x 3)-4 + 5 = 0. B) (13 x 5) + 5 = 0. C) 3 x 3-(4 + 5) = 0. D) (3 x 3-4) + 5 = 0. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 3 x 3-(4 + 5) = 0. 19. Fill in the blank:The new video game ..... finally came out today. A) (which I have been waiting for all year!). B) (which I have been waiting for all year). C) Which I have been waiting for all year!. D) (which I have been waiting for all year)!. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) (which I have been waiting for all year!). 20. Which sentence correctly uses brackets to fix an awkward nested parenthesis? Original:My friend (the one from my coding class (the advanced one)) is a genius. A) My friend (the one from my coding class [the advanced one]) is a genius. B) My friend [the one from my coding class (the advanced one)] is a genius. C) My friend [the one from my coding class] (the advanced one) is a genius. D) My friend (the one from my coding class) [the advanced one] is a genius. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) My friend (the one from my coding class [the advanced one]) is a genius. 21. Identify the parenthetical phrase in the following sentence: "The artist, known for her abstract paintings, has a new exhibit." A) Exhibit. B) Known for her abstract paintings. C) Has a new. D) The artist. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Known for her abstract paintings. 22. Complete the sentence:My phone is completely broken ..... A) (i can't believe I dropped it!). B) (I can't believe I dropped it). C) (I can't believe I dropped it). D) (I can't believe I dropped it!). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) (I can't believe I dropped it!). 23. True or False:When typing, you should not put a space after the opening parenthesis or before the closing parenthesis. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 24. Which sentence correctly uses parentheses to introduce an acronym? A) I want to be an astronaut for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA. B) I want to be an astronaut for the (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) NASA. C) I want to be an astronaut for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). D) I want to be an astronaut (for the) National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I want to be an astronaut for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). 25. Complete the sentence:The concert (which was free) ..... at the park. A) Held. B) Were held. C) Was held. D) Holding. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Was held. 26. Are the parentheses used correctly in the sentence? "Furthermore (coughing), I must insist that ..... " A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 27. 3x + 2(4x-4) = 3 A) X = 2. B) X = 3. C) X = 4. D) X = 1. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) X = 1. 28. Fill in the blank:Please complete these three tasks: ..... , take out the trash, and walk the dog. A) (1, do your homework). B) (1 do your homework). C) (1) do your homework. D) 1) do your homework. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) (1) do your homework. 29. Which sentence correctly punctuates the question with a parenthetical element? A) Is the new skatepark (the one by the mall?) open yet?. B) Is the new skatepark (the one by the mall) open yet?. C) Is the new skatepark (the one by the mall) open yet. D) Is the new skatepark? (the one by the mall) open yet. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Is the new skatepark (the one by the mall) open yet?. 30. Information within parentheses is always essential to the main sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 31. Complete the sentence:I packed three snacks for the hike ..... ; now I just need to fill my water bottle. A) (nuts, a granola bar, and an apple). B) (nuts, a granola bar, and an apple),. C) (nuts, a granola bar, and an apple, );. D) (nuts, a granola bar, and an apple);. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) (nuts, a granola bar, and an apple). 32. True or False:A full sentence inside parentheses does not need to start with a capital letter. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 33. Which sentence correctly shows that you can remove the part in parentheses and still have a complete, grammatical sentence? A) My older brother (eats all the cookies) and never shares. B) The video game was (really long and difficult). C) Our team captain, Leo (who is also my best friend), scored the winning goal. D) For my birthday, I want to (go to the amusement park). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Our team captain, Leo (who is also my best friend), scored the winning goal. 34. Choose the one that is written correctly with parenthesis. A) (miss Karen) the one with blue eyes is the music teacher. B) My house (the one that is painted with green) is one of the oldest house of the city. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) My house (the one that is painted with green) is one of the oldest house of the city. 35. What is the main reason a writer would use parentheses in a sentence? A) To start a new paragraph. B) To indicate a very strong emotion like yelling. C) To show who is speaking. D) To add extra, non-essential information or a brief aside. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To add extra, non-essential information or a brief aside. 36. Identify the error in the use of parentheses in the following sentence: "She loves to read (especially mystery novels." A) Missing closing parenthesis. B) Unnecessary use of parentheses. C) Incorrect punctuation within parentheses. D) Incorrect placement of parentheses. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Missing closing parenthesis. 37. 7 + (8 x 8) = ..... A) 57. B) 64. C) 23. D) 71. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 71. 38. Complete the sentence:She bought a dress (on sale for 50% off) ..... her best friend. A) Showed. B) Will show. C) Showing. D) Show. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Showed. 39. In scaena, actores civibus fabulam optimam (narravi, narravisti, narravistis, narraverunt). A) Narravistis. B) Narraverunt. C) Narravisti. D) Narravi. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Narraverunt. 40. True or False:When extra info is added to the middle of a sentence using parentheses, the period at the end of the sentence goes inside the closing parenthesis. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 41. What punctuation mark is needed in the parenthesis () in the following sentence? When you get to the beach, make sure that you () put on sunscreen, have plenty of water, and bring something for shade. A) :. B) ;. C) ,. D) -. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) :. 42. How can parentheses be used to clarify meaning in a sentence? A) By enclosing certain words or phrases within parentheses, the writer signals to the reader that this information is supplementary and can be omitted without affecting the overall meaning of the sentence. B) By using parentheses to separate unrelated ideas in the sentence. C) By enclosing the entire sentence within parentheses. D) By using parentheses to highlight the main idea of the sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By enclosing certain words or phrases within parentheses, the writer signals to the reader that this information is supplementary and can be omitted without affecting the overall meaning of the sentence. 43. What are the parentheses doing in this sentence? The vampire (who had, moments ago, turned into a bat) was distressed to overhear what the other monsters thought of him. A) Providing extra explanation. B) Showing interruption dialogue. C) Used as a reference. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Providing extra explanation. 44. You need to add the phrase 'which is my favorite food' to the sentence 'My family is ordering pizza for dinner.' Which of the following is a grammatically correct way to do this? A) My family is ordering pizza (which is my favorite food) for dinner. B) My family is ordering pizza, which is my favorite food, for dinner. C) My family is ordering pizza-which is my favorite food-for dinner. D) All of the above are grammatically correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above are grammatically correct. 45. Postquam feminae actorem in fabula spectaverunt, puella (plauserunt, plausit, plausitis, plausi) A) Plausit. B) Plauserunt. C) Plausi. D) Plausitis. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Plausit. 46. Complete the sentence:My sister ..... is an excellent cook. A) Who runs marathons. B) Who is 12 years old. C) Who works as a chef. D) Who lives in New York. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Who works as a chef. 47. True or False:The following sentence is punctuated correctly:'My cousin (who is my best friend), is visiting this weekend.' A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 48. Complete the sentence:The movie ..... was directed by Steven Spielberg. A) :a sci-fi thriller:. B) (a sci-fi thriller). C) ; a sci-fi thriller ;. D) -a sci-fi thriller-. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) (a sci-fi thriller). 49. Complete the sentence:The conference ..... was held last week. A) Which focused on renewable energy). B) (which focused on renewable energy). C) Which focused on renewable energy. D) (which focused on renewable energy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) (which focused on renewable energy). 50. There were several good movies this year; for example, La La Land was nominated for several Academy Awards. A) Year for example. B) Year, for example,. C) Year:for example. D) NO CHANGE. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) NO CHANGE. 51. Fill in the blank:The idea that video games improve reaction time is supported by multiple studies ..... A) (Smith 45). B) (Smith 45.). C) (Smith, 45). D) . (Smith 45). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) (Smith 45). 52. Identify the option where parentheses are used incorrectly: A) She enjoys running (especially in the morning). B) He found the keys (under the couch). C) My aunt (she's a doctor) works at the hospital. D) They are visiting (from New York) this weekend. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) My aunt (she's a doctor) works at the hospital. 53. Which of these symbols are the correct ones for parentheses? A) [ ]. B) < >. C) { }. D) ( ). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) ( ). 54. Fill in the blank:My phone died in the middle of the test ..... A) (it was a total disaster). B) (it was a total disaster.). C) (It was a total disaster.). D) (It was a total disaster). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) (It was a total disaster.). 55. Which sentence best demonstrates the use of parentheses for a side note? A) The award (which was unexpected) made him very happy. B) The (award which was unexpected made him) very happy. C) The award made him very happy (which was unexpected). D) The award which was unexpected made him very happy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The award (which was unexpected) made him very happy. 56. In which sentence is the punctuation correctly placed with parentheses? A) He said he would arrive by noon (but he was late). B) He said he would arrive by noon but (he was late.). C) He said he would arrive by noon (but he was late.). D) He said he would arrive by noon but (he was late). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He said he would arrive by noon (but he was late). 57. Fill in the blank:My family went to see the new exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art ..... last weekend. A) (MoMA, ). B) (moma). C) (MoMA). D) , (MoMA). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) (MoMA). 58. True or False:If you remove the words inside the parentheses from the sentence 'My brother (the tallest one) is on the basketball team, ' the sentence still makes sense. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 59. Choose the sentence with correct use of parentheses: A) (The Eiffel Tower) in Paris is a famous landmark. B) The Eiffel Tower (in Paris) is a famous landmark. C) The Eiffel Tower in Paris (is a famous landmark). D) The Eiffel Tower in Paris is (a famous landmark). Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The Eiffel Tower (in Paris) is a famous landmark. 60. Complete the sentence:We visited the museum ..... the new exhibit was amazing ..... A) (but). B) (and). C) (where). D) (which). Show Answer Correct Answer: B) (and). ← 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