Parentheses and Dashes

What is the purpose of using parentheses in mathematical expressions?

• To indicate the order of operations

• To indicate multiplication

• To show division

• To represent addition

In the expression 3 + (4 * 2), what operation should be performed first?

• Multiplication

• Exponentiation

• Division

• Addition

How can parentheses be used to clarify meaning in a sentence?

• By enclosing certain words or phrases within parentheses, the writer signals to the reader that this information is supplementary and can be omitted without affecting the overall meaning of the sentence.

• By using parentheses to separate unrelated ideas in the sentence

• By enclosing the entire sentence within parentheses

• By using parentheses to highlight the main idea of the sentence

Provide an example of using parentheses for citations in a research paper.

• Smith, (2019)

• (Smith, 2019)

• (Smith 2019)

• Smith 2019

When should dashes be used to emphasize information in writing?

• When you want to indicate the end of a sentence

• When you want to set off a phrase or clause that adds extra information but is not essential to the meaning of the sentence.

• When you want to highlight the main point of the sentence

• When you want to separate two independent clauses

Explain the difference between using parentheses and dashes for emphasis.

• Using commas is more subtle, while using semicolons is more impactful.

• Using quotation marks is more subtle, while using asterisks is more impactful.

• Using parentheses is more subtle, while using dashes is more impactful.

• Using exclamation marks is more subtle, while using question marks is more impactful.

In the expression 5 * (3 + 2) - 4, what is the result?

• 17

• 10

• 25

• 21

Give an example of a sentence where dashes are used to set off additional information.

• The concert - which was scheduled for next week - has been postponed.

• The restaurant - where we had dinner last night - was amazing.

• The book - that was written by a famous author - is a bestseller.

• The movie - which was released last year - was a box office hit.

How can parentheses help in organizing information in a complex sentence?

• By adding unnecessary complexity to the sentence

• By grouping related elements, clarifying the order of operations, and indicating the hierarchy of information.

• By making the sentence more confusing

• By changing the meaning of the sentence entirely

Why is it important to understand the order of operations when dealing with parentheses in math?

• Understanding the order of operations in math is not important

• It is important to understand the order of operations when dealing with parentheses in math to ensure calculations are accurate and follow the correct sequence.

• Parentheses in math have no impact on calculations

• The order of operations can be ignored when dealing with parentheses