This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Punctuation > Parentheses – Quiz 33 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Parentheses Quiz 33 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which sentence demonstrates correct use of parentheses for additional information? A) The book (a classic novel was long. B) The show (which was exciting) ended at midnight. C) The garden (full of flowers) is beautiful. D) The river (wide and deep) flows swiftly. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The show (which was exciting) ended at midnight. 2. 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. 3. Make a true sentence by filling in the missing number. 28 / (14/2) = ..... A) 1. B) 4. C) 7. D) 0. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 4. 4. When should dashes be used to emphasize information in writing? A) When you want to indicate the end of a sentence. B) When you want to set off a phrase or clause that adds extra information but is not essential to the meaning of the sentence. C) When you want to highlight the main point of the sentence. D) When you want to separate two independent clauses. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) When you want to set off a phrase or clause that adds extra information but is not essential to the meaning of the sentence. 5. 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: C) (This happens almost every week.). 6. 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. 7. 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) -. 8. 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: C) (a). 9. 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). 10. -2x-7 + 3x = 10 A) X =-2. B) X = 3. C) X = 10. D) X = 17. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) X = 17. 11. Which sentence correctly uses parentheses to add extra information? A) The teacher (explained the rule clearly). B) She (who is a great cook) made dinner. C) My phone (which is new) has a great camera. D) He runs every morning (even when it rains). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) My phone (which is new) has a great camera. 12. 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. 13. Choose the most appropriate option for the sentence:She (always the first to arrive) was ..... at the meeting. A) Late. B) Later. C) Lateness. D) Latest. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Late. 14. 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: A) We will meet on Friday (October 1st) at the cafe. 15. Solve:9 = 2(5x-3) A) X = $\frac{1}{2}$. B) X = $\frac{7}{2}$. C) X = $\frac{3}{2}$. D) X = 5. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) X = $\frac{3}{2}$. 16. 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. 17. Complete the sentence:We visited the museum (which was huge) ..... last weekend. A) Visits. B) Visited. C) Visit. D) Visiting. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Visited. 18. 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 ). 19. 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: C) (EPA). 20. 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. 21. 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: A) (a cultural festival). 22. 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. 23. 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: B) (Smith, 2019). 24. 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. 25. 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. 26. 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: B) Max (our dog) loves to chase squirrels. 27. 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. 28. 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). 29. What is the purpose of using parentheses in writing? A) To indicate the end of a sentence. B) To highlight the main idea. C) To set off extra information, clarify meaning, indicate an interruption, or enclose a list of items. D) To confuse the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To set off extra information, clarify meaning, indicate an interruption, or enclose a list of items. 30. Complete the sentence:The famous author Mark Twain ..... was known for his humor. A) (1835-1910). B) (born in 1835),. C) (1835-1910),. D) , (1835-1910),. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) (1835-1910). ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesParentheses Quiz 1Parentheses Quiz 2Parentheses Quiz 3Parentheses Quiz 4Parentheses Quiz 5Parentheses Quiz 6Parentheses Quiz 7Parentheses Quiz 8Parentheses Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books