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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which punctuations are parentheses?
" "
( )
[ ]
...
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is the singular form for "parentheses"?
parenthesis
parentheseses
parentheses's
parenthes
- 3. Multiple Choice
How do you read the first and second parentheses?
"open parenthesis" & "close parenthesis"
"open parentheses" & "close parentheses"
- 4. Multiple Choice
When do you use parentheses?
to show that a new sentence is about to begin
to give specific details or information that might interrupt the flow of the sentence
to show the exact words of what somebody said
to signal that a list of items is about to begin
- 5. Multiple Choice
Given the sentence below, which choice best uses parentheses appropriately?
Christmas Day December 25 is my favorite day of the year.
(Christmas Day) December 25 is my favorite day of the year.
Christmas Day (December 25 is my favorite day of the year).
Christmas Day December 25 is my (favorite day of the year).
Christmas Day (December 25) is my favorite day of the year.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which choice below does not use parentheses correctly?
The largest planet in our solar system (Jupiter) is still a mystery.
My uncle reads the Pacific Daily News (PDN) every morning.
I (shopped) at Kmart and bought shampoo.
The two military bases on Guam (Andersen Air Force Base and Naval Base Guam) occupies almost one-third of the island.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Given the sentence, which choice uses parentheses most appropriately:
The Greek god of the sky and thunder Zeus is known as the king of gods.
(The Greek god of the sky and thunder) Zeus is known as the king of gods.
The Greek god (of the sky and thunder) Zeus is known as the king of gods.
The Greek god of (the) sky and thunder Zeus is known as the king of gods.
The Greek god of the sky and thunder (Zeus) is known as the king of gods.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Given the sentence, which choice uses parentheses most appropriately:
My doctor's appointment for a checkup is at noon 12:00pm.
My doctor's appointment (for a checkup) is at noon 12:00pm.
(My doctor's appointment) for a checkup is at noon 12:00pm.
My doctor's appointment for a checkup is at (noon) 12:00pm.
My doctor's appointment for a checkup is at noon (12:00pm).
- 9. Multiple Choice
Given the sentence below, which choice best uses parentheses:
The capital of China Beijing is attempting to reduce its air pollution.
The (capital) of China Beijing is attempting to reduce its air pollution.
The capital (of China) Beijing is attempting to reduce its air pollution.
The capital of China (Beijing) is attempting to reduce its air pollution.
The capital of China Beijing (is attempting to) reduce its air pollution.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Given the sentence, which choice below uses parentheses correctly:
The summer months June and July are the hottest time of the year.
The summer months (June and July) are the hottest time of the year.
The (summer months) June and July are the hottest time of the year.
The summer months June and July (are the hottest time of the year).
The summer months June and July are the (hottest time) of the year.
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