This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Punctuation > Parentheses – Quiz 35 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Parentheses Quiz 35 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Fill in the blank:My favorite snack, ..... , is perfect for movie night. A) Popcorn (with extra butter). B) (popcorn) with extra butter. C) Popcorn with (extra butter). D) Popcorn with extra (butter). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Popcorn (with extra butter). 2. Where should the parentheses go in the following sentence? The encyclopedia volume 12 has an entry about lizards. A) The encyclopedia (volume 12) has an entry about lizards. B) The encyclopedia volume 12 has an entry (about lizards). C) The (encyclopedia) volume 12 has an entry about lizards. D) The encyclopedia volume 12 has (an entry) about lizards. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The encyclopedia (volume 12) has an entry about lizards. 3. Recognize the purpose of the parentheses in this sentence:'Please remember to bring three things:(a) your notebook, (b) a pencil, and (c) your homework.' A) To give a definition. B) To label items in a list or series. C) To show an acronym. D) To add a personal comment. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To label items in a list or series. 4. Choose the sentence that correctly uses parentheses to add non-essential information. A) The cake (which was chocolate) was delicious. B) The cake which was chocolate) was delicious. C) The cake which was chocolate (was delicious. D) The cake (which was chocolate was delicious. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The cake (which was chocolate) was delicious. 5. Complete the sentence:The novel (which was released last year) ..... many awards. A) Won. B) Wins. C) Winning. D) Win. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Won. 6. Choose the sentence that correctly uses parentheses to add information. A) The author (including all her works) won the award. B) The author including all her works) won the award. C) The author (including all her works won the award. D) The author including all her works (won the award. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The author (including all her works) won the award. 7. Which sentence correctly uses parentheses to indicate optional information? A) She decided to bring her umbrella (just in case it rained). B) She decided to bring her umbrella just in case it (rained). C) She decided to (bring her umbrella) just in case it rained. D) She decided to bring her umbrella (just in case) it rained. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She decided to bring her umbrella (just in case it rained). 8. True or False:The following sentence is punctuated correctly:'Please read the chapter on the Civil War (see pages 45-60 [especially the section on Gettysburg]) for homework.' A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 9. How can parentheses help in organizing information in a complex sentence? A) By adding unnecessary complexity to the sentence. B) By grouping related elements, clarifying the order of operations, and indicating the hierarchy of information. C) By making the sentence more confusing. D) By changing the meaning of the sentence entirely. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By grouping related elements, clarifying the order of operations, and indicating the hierarchy of information. 10. Complete the sentence:He brought several things to the picnic ..... a blanket, sandwiches, and drinks ..... for everyone. A) (including). B) (like). C) (such as). D) (for example). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) (including). 11. True or False:Parentheses can replace commas for enclosing non-essential information. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 12. You can move the mainsail to catch the breeze, or start the engine to take us back to port. A) NO CHANGE. B) Breeze or start. C) Breeze, or start,. D) Breeze or start,. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Breeze or start. 13. Which sentence correctly places the parentheses? A) My dog (Buddy) loves to play fetch. B) My (dog Buddy) loves to play fetch. C) My dog Buddy (loves to) play fetch. D) (My dog) Buddy loves to play fetch. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) My dog (Buddy) loves to play fetch. 14. Solve the equation:3(x + 4) = 27 A) X = 10. B) X = 3. C) X = 5. D) X = 7. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) X = 5. 15. Complete the sentence with the correct punctuation:My dog Max (a golden retriever) loves to swim. A) My dog Max a golden retriever loves to swim. B) My dog Max, a golden retriever, loves to swim. C) My dog Max (a golden retriever) loves to swim. D) My dog Max-a golden retriever-loves to swim. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) My dog Max (a golden retriever) loves to swim. 16. Skill is needed, to sail a sloop on a windy day. A) NO CHANGE. B) Needed to sail a sloop, on. C) Needed to sail, a sloop on. D) Needed to sail a sloop on. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Needed to sail a sloop on. 17. (17-10) + 3 =? A) 4. B) 10. C) 11. D) 9. E) 7. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 10. 18. What is the effect of using parentheses in this sentence? The movie (which was really long) was quite boring. A) It emphasizes the length of the movie. B) It provides additional, non-essential information. C) It changes the main idea of the sentence. D) It introduces a new character. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It provides additional, non-essential information. 19. Choose the correct placement of parentheses in the following sentence: "The meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 5th, at 3 PM." A) The meeting is scheduled for (Monday, June 5th, at 3 PM). B) The meeting is scheduled for Monday, (June 5th), at 3 PM. C) The meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 5th, (at 3 PM). D) The meeting is scheduled for (Monday), June 5th, at 3 PM. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 5th, (at 3 PM). 20. Dominus intravit, Clemens hospitibus vinum (obtulisti, obtulit, obtulimus, obtulerunt). A) Obtulisti. B) Obtulit. C) Obtulimus. D) Obtulerunt. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Obtulit. 21. True or False:A proper noun, like the name of a person or a city, should be written in lowercase if it appears inside parentheses. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 22. Select the sentence that shows the correct placement of parentheses. A) My dog (Buster) loves to play fetch. B) My (dog) Buster loves to play fetch. C) My dog Buster loves (to play fetch). D) (My dog) Buster loves to play fetch. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) My dog (Buster) loves to play fetch. 23. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of parentheses? A) She bought apples (green ones) from the store. B) She bought (apples green ones) from the store. C) She bought apples green ones) from the store (. D) She bought apples (green ones from the store). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She bought apples (green ones) from the store. 24. The cat having been left alone all weekend, complained, loudly when its owners returned. A) NO CHANGE. B) Cat, having been left alone all weekend, complained loudly. C) Cat, having been left alone, all weekend, complained loudly. D) Cat, having been left alone all weekend complained loudly,. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cat, having been left alone all weekend, complained loudly. 25. Which is the best use of parentheses to provide a definition? A) The bird (which is colorful) is rare. B) A botanist (a scientist who studies plants) gave the talk. C) We need to hurry (it's getting late). D) The dog (barked loudly) scared the kids. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A botanist (a scientist who studies plants) gave the talk. ← 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