Friday Quiz: Parentheses and Ellipsis

Which sentence uses parenthesis correctly?

• The signing of the (Declaration of Independence) July 4, 1776 was a critical moment for the American Colonies.
  
• The signing of the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776) was a critical moment for the American Colonies.
  
• The signing of the Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776 was a (critical moment) for the American Colonies.
  

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CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence uses parenthesis correctly?

• The signing of the (Declaration of Independence) July 4, 1776 was a critical moment for the American Colonies.
  
• The signing of the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776) was a critical moment for the American Colonies.
  
• The signing of the Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776 was a (critical moment) for the American Colonies.
  

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

Which sentence uses the  parenthesis correctly?

• I found the answer in the (frequently asked questions) FAQ.
  
• I found the answer in the frequently asked questions (FAQ.)
  
• I found the answer in the frequently asked questions (FAQ).
  

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CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence uses the parenthesis correctly

• The American Civil War (1861-1865) was a defining event of the 19th century for the U.S.
  
• The American Civil War 1861-1865 was a defining event of the 19th century for the (U.S).
  
• The American Civil War 1861-1865 was a defining event of the (19th century) for the U.S.
  

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CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence uses the parenthesis correctly

• She paid (a lot) $300 for the running shoes.
• She paid a lot ($300) for the running shoes.
• She paid a lot $300 (for the running shoes).

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CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence uses the parenthesis correctly

• The National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA is the regulating organization for many colleges and universities (in the United States).
  
• The National Collegiate (Athletic Association) NCAA is the regulating organization for many colleges and universities in the United States.
  
• The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is the regulating organization for many colleges and universities in the United States.
  

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CCSS.L.6.2A

Which part of the following sentence could be omitted as an example of ellipsis?
I went to the park yesterday and Joey went to the park also.

• “I went”
•  “yesterday”
• Second appearance of “to the park ”

What is the best way to redact information using ellipsis? 
"After school I went to her house, which was a few blocks away, and then came home."

• "After school I went to her house … and then came home."
• "After school...which was a few blocks away, and then came home."
• "After school...and then came home."

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CCSS.L.8.2B

CCSS.L.8.2A

Identify the ellipsis rule the following sentence follows: Lincoln . . . was very accomplished in many ways.

• Shows hesitation.
• Shows omitting (taking out) information.
• Shows a pause. 

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

Identify the ellipsis rule the following sentence follows: “When questioned about the incident, Jim said, “Yes, I was there . . . but . . .  I didn’t see anything.”

• Shows hesitation.
• Shows omitting (taking out) information.
• Shows a pause. 

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CCSS.L.8.2B

CCSS.L.8.2A