This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Punctuation > Parentheses – Quiz 40 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Parentheses Quiz 40 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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 ). 4. 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). 5. 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. 6. 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). 7. 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. 8. 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). 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. 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). 14. 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. 15. 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). 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. 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. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. 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. 23. 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. 24. 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. 25. 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. ← 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