Parentheses, Brackets, Ellipses

Which sentence is correct?
1. Green lizards (which are hard to see) sit on stones in the sunlight.
2. Green lizards which are hard to see (sit on stones in the sunlight).
3. (Green) lizards are hard to see when sitting on stones.

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• 2
• 3
• None of these

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which sentence is correct?
1. Chapter 4 pages 123-128 is one of the (most) difficult.
2. Chapter 4 pages 123-128 is one of the most (difficult).
3. Chapter 4 (pages 123-128) is one of the most difficult.

• 1
• 2
• 3
• All are correct

Which sentence is correct?
1. I have seen many changes most of them for the better at Schulenburg.
2. I have seen many changes most of them (for the better) at Schulenburg.
3. I have seen many changes (most of them for the better) at Schulenburg.

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• 2
• 3
• IDK

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CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence is correct?
1. As you read, notice when writers use parentheses as well as other marks of punctuation.
2. As you read, notice (when writers) use parentheses as well as other marks of punctuation.
3. As you read, notice when writers use parentheses (as well as other marks of punctuation).

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• 2
• 3
• They all look  correct.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

Parentheses must always be used in pairs.

• True
• False

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CCSS.L.6.2A

Which way is the proper way to use parentheses?
1. (    )
2. )    (
3. ((     ))
4. ))     ((

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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CCSS.L.6.2A

When you read a sentence without the information in parentheses, the sentence should still make sense.

• True
• False

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CCSS.L.6.2A

Where should parentheses be placed in the following sentence?
The Civil War 1861-1865 caused great pain and suffering.

• (Civil War)
• (and suffering)
• (1861-1865) 
• No parentheses are needed.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

Where should parentheses be placed in the following sentence?
The Poodle see photo on page 34 would be a good pet for someone who lives in the city.

• (see photo on page 34)
• (good)
• (who lives in the city)
• (in the city)

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CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following uses parentheses correctly?

• My worst (subject Math) is getting easier.
• My worst subject (Math) is getting easier.
• My worst subject Math (is getting easier).

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CCSS.L.6.2A