This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Punctuation > Parentheses – Quiz 34 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Parentheses Quiz 34 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. You want to add a dramatic, emphatic aside to your sentence. Which punctuation is the best choice for the job? A) Commas. B) Parentheses. C) Dashes. D) Semicolons. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dashes. 2. Which option correctly explains the use of parentheses in this sentence:'Alex (who is an avid reader) enjoys mystery novels.'? A) To list items. B) To emphasize importance. C) To provide non-essential information. D) To indicate a surprise. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To provide non-essential information. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Our craft glided by the lighthouse ..... which has guided ships into the harbor for years. A) NO CHANGE. B) Glided, by the lighthouse which has guided ships. C) Glided by, the lighthouse which has guided ships,. D) Glided by, the lighthouse, which has guided ships. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) NO CHANGE. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. Select the sentence where parentheses are used for a non-essential phrase. A) The play (written by Shakespeare) is famous. B) My brother (who is an engineer) designed the bridge. C) The cake (which was chocolate) tasted amazing. D) The dog (a golden retriever) is friendly. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) My brother (who is an engineer) designed the bridge. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. 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: A) She loves playing soccer (her favorite sport). 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. Complete the sentence:We visited the museum (the new one downtown) ..... the weekend. A) Over. B) On. C) In. D) At. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Over. 16. Parentheses means ..... A) This operation is the most important. B) Always do this operation when you choose. C) Always do this operation last. D) Always do this operation forst. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Always do this operation forst. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. 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. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. 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: A) (I wish I could go!). 23. Complete the sentence:The concert (which was amazing) ..... last night. A) Happened. B) Happening. C) Happen. D) Happens. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Happened. 24. 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?. 25. 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. 26. 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. 27. 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. 28. 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. 29. 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. 30. Complete the sentence:She brought her laptop (a new model) ..... to the presentation. A) With her. B) Beside her. C) Along her. D) Next her. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) With her. ← 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