Parenthesis

Multiple Choice

Which symbols are parenthesis?

• :

• ( )

• " "

• { }

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of parenthesis in a sentence?

• To frame direct quotes or dialog.

• To set off a list that is formally introduced.

• To connect compound adjectives in a sentence.

• To set off information that interrupts a sentence and is not of

  major importance to the sentence.

Multiple Choice

Where should the parenthesis go?

The maze this was news to many people was created by a twelve-year-old

student.

• The maze (this was news to many people) was created by a twelve-year-old student.

• (The maze) this was news to many people was created by a twelve-year-old student.

• The maze this was news to many people (was created by a twelve-year-old student.)

• The maze this was news to many people was created by a twelve-year-old student.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence has parenthesis in the correct spot?

The sixth grade studied ancient history Brad’s favorite subject for the entire

year.

• (The sixth grade studied ancient history) Brad’s favorite subject for the entire year.

• The sixth grade studied ancient history (Brad’s favorite subject) for the entire year.

• The sixth grade studied ancient history Brad’s favorite subject (for the entire year.)

Multiple Choice

True or false the following sentence is written correctly.

The puzzle

(no one could solve it) won first prize at the science fair.

• True

• False