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- 1. Multiple Choice
Parentheses are used to—
emphasize important information included in a sentence
call attention to the main idea in a sentence or passage
include related but unnecessary information in a sentence or passage
set off dates only
- 2. Multiple Choice
How should the underlined parts of this sentence be written?
I started this award-winning collection with only thirty three stamps.
award winning, thirty three
award winning, thirty-three
award-winning, thirty-three
award-winning, thirty three
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which sentence correctly uses parentheses?
Brian's dog (was too big) in my opinion to keep in a small apartment.
Brian's pet (Chihuahua) raced after the letter carrier.
Brian's dog got away from him and ran (around the park) barking at people.
Brian's dog is white with black spots (and loves to eat watermelon).
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which answer choice uses dashes correctly?
Ms. Jones, my piano teacher—teaches on Saturdays.
Do you—mean this, or that—?
I want to help—you—but I can't now.
Mr. Franklin—I mean, Coach—can you help me with this move?
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which sentence uses both hyphens and dashes correctly?
Have a seat—the one in the corner is fine—and tell me your good-news.
Checkouts 1 and 2—the ones at the front of the store—are for self-service customers only.
This life-size painting is—a beautiful example of.
Your greenish—yellow color means one thing-you're sick.
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