Parentheses Quiz 18 (8 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions

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1. Identify the error in the use of parentheses in the following sentence: "He bought a new car (a red one."

Correct Answer: D) Missing closing parenthesis.

2. You want to add the fact that your new puppy is a golden retriever. Which option makes this information seem like an exciting, dramatic addition?

Correct Answer: A) I got a new puppy-a golden retriever-and I'm so excited!.

3. Complete the sentence with the correct punctuation:My brother-he's only six-can solve the puzzle.

Correct Answer: B) My brother-he's only six-can solve the puzzle.

4. Which sentence correctly places a question mark within a parenthetical phrase?

Correct Answer: D) She told me her secret (should I tell you?) before leaving.

5. Identify the sentence where the end punctuation is placed correctly with parentheses.

Correct Answer: C) He finally finished his homework. (He had been working for three hours!).

6. Complete the sentence:The teacher (who was new to the school) ..... all the students' names.

Correct Answer: D) Learned.

7. Identify the parenthetical phrase in the following sentence: "My brother, who is a great cook, made dinner last night."

Correct Answer: D) Who is a great cook.

8. Choose the sentence that correctly adds the birth and death years for the person mentioned.

Correct Answer: C) William Shakespeare (1564-1616) wrote many famous plays.