Using Parentheses in Writing

Which of the following uses parentheses correctly?

• All of my life (all 12 years) has been in Georgia.
• All of my life (all 12 years has) been in Georgia.
• All (of my life) all 12 years has been in Georgia.

Which sentence uses the dash correctly?

• My sister is coming to visit soon--not soon enough!
• My sister-- is coming to visit soon not soon enough!
• My sister is coming to visit-- soon not soon enough!

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.
  

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).
  

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.
  

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).

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.
  

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

• I'll get (back to) you tomorrow Friday.
• I'll get back to you tomorrow (Friday).
• I'll (get back to you) tomorrow Friday.
• I'll get (back to) you tomorrow Friday.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

• Which country do you want to visit? (Write it on the blank line.)

• (Which country do you want to visit?) Write it on the blank line.

• Which country do you want to (visit)? Write it on the blank line.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

• You (put) fifty-four 54 books on that shelf.
• You put fifty-four 54 books (on that shelf).
• You put fifty-four 54 books on that shelf.
• You put fifty-four (54) books on that shelf.