This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Punctuation > Parentheses – Quiz 39 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Parentheses Quiz 39 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Select the sentence where parentheses are used appropriately. A) I love my new shoes (they're very comfy). B) I love my new shoes-they're very comfy). C) I love my new shoes-they're very comfy. D) I love my new shoes (they're very comfy-). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I love my new shoes (they're very comfy). 2. Choose the sentence that correctly uses parentheses for clarification. A) The meeting starts at 9 AM (which is earlier than usual). B) The meeting starts at 9 AM (which is later than usual. C) The meeting (starts at 9 AM) which is earlier than usual. D) The meeting starts (at 9 AM) which is earlier than usual. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The meeting starts at 9 AM (which is earlier than usual). 3. Solve:10 = $\frac{x}{2}$ A) X =-6. B) X = 6. C) X = $\frac{3}{2}$. D) X = $-\frac{3}{2}$. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) X = 6. 4. Identify the sentence that uses parentheses for additional context. A) The book (which was published last year) became a bestseller. B) The book, (which was published last year) became a bestseller. C) The book which was published last year became a bestseller. D) The book, which was published last year, became a bestseller. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The book (which was published last year) became a bestseller. 5. Which sentence correctly uses parentheses for a clarification? A) The car (it was red) was parked outside. B) She bought a dress (a blue one) for the party. C) The movie (and it was long) was boring. D) He left (after the meeting ended). Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She bought a dress (a blue one) for the party. 6. Which sentence uses parentheses appropriately? A) The museum (located downtown) is free on Sundays. B) The museum located (downtown) is free on Sundays. C) The museum located downtown (is free on Sundays). D) The museum (located) downtown is free on Sundays. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The museum (located downtown) is free on Sundays. 7. Used to enclose information that clarifies or that is used as an aside.Ex:He finally replied | after taking five years to think | that he'd rather not go to prom with me. A) Parentheses. B) Ellipses. C) Comma. D) Semicolon. E) Colon. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parentheses. 8. What is the first step in solving the equation 2(3x-5) = 16? A) Distribute the 2 to both terms inside the parentheses. B) Add 5 to both sides. C) Divide both sides by 2. D) Combine the like terms. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Distribute the 2 to both terms inside the parentheses. 9. 25-( 6 + 11 ) A) 8. B) 9. C) 12. D) 30. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 8. 10. Which sentence correctly uses parentheses to clarify a list? A) The supplies needed are pencils (10), erasers (5), and notebooks (3). B) The supplies needed are (pencils 10), (erasers 5), and (notebooks 3). C) The supplies needed are pencils, erasers, and notebooks (10, 5, 3). D) The supplies needed are pencils (10, erasers 5, and notebooks 3). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The supplies needed are pencils (10), erasers (5), and notebooks (3). 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. 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.). 16. 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. 17. 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) -. 18. 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). 19. 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). 20. -2x-7 + 3x = 10 A) X =-2. B) X = 3. C) X = 10. D) X = 17. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) X = 17. 21. 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. 22. 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. 23. 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. 24. 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. 25. Solve:9 = 2(5x-3) A) X = $\frac{1}{2}$. B) X = $\frac{7}{2}$. C) X = $\frac{3}{2}$. D) X = 5. 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