Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

The hotel (situated at the edge of a cliff) had superb views.

The hotel (situated at the edge) of a cliff had superb views.

The hotel situated at the edge of a cliff (had superb views).

The hotel (situated at the edge of a cliff had )superb views.

Which choice below does not use parentheses correctly?

I (shopped) at Kmart and bought shampoo.

The largest planet in our solar system (Jupiter) is still a mystery.

My uncle reads the Pacific Daily News (PDN) every morning.

The two military bases on Guam (Andersen Air Force Base and Naval Base Guam) occupies almost one-third of the island.

Given the sentence, which choice uses parentheses most appropriately:

The Greek god of the sky and thunder (Zeus) is known as the king of gods.

(The Greek god of the sky and thunder) Zeus is known as the king of gods.

The Greek god (of the sky and thunder) Zeus is known as the king of gods.

The Greek god of (the) sky and thunder Zeus is known as the king of gods.

Given the sentence, which choice uses parentheses most appropriately: My doctor's appointment for a checkup is at noon 12:00pm.

My doctor's appointment for a checkup is at noon (12:00pm) .

My doctor's appointment (for a checkup) is at noon 12:00pm.

(My doctor's appointment) for a checkup is at noon 12:00pm.

My doctor's appointment for a checkup is at (noon) 12:00pm.

Given the sentence, which choice below uses parentheses correctly:

The summer months (June and July) are the hottest time of the year.

The (summer months) June and July are the hottest time of the year.

The summer months June and July (are the hottest time of the year) .

The summer months June and July are the (hottest time) of the year.

How do you read the first and second parentheses?

"open parenthesis" & "close parenthesis"

"open parentheses" & "close parentheses"

When should you use parentheses in a sentence?

To add extra information without interrupting the main sentence

Choose the sentence with correct use of parentheses:

The Eiffel Tower (in Paris) is a famous landmark.

(The Eiffel Tower) in Paris is a famous landmark.

The Eiffel Tower in Paris (is a famous landmark).

The Eiffel Tower in Paris is (a famous landmark).

Select the sentence that uses parentheses correctly:

I will visit my friend (in New York) next week.

I will visit (my friend in New York) next week.

I will (visit my friend) in New York next week.

I will visit my friend in New York (next week).

Which sentence is punctuated correctly with parentheses?

The book (which was published in 1999) is out of print.

The book which was (published in 1999) is out of print.

The book which was published in 1999 (is out of print).

The book (which was published) in 1999 is out of print.

Identify the correct use of parentheses:

My favorite fruit (apples) are in season.

My favorite (fruit apples) are in season.

My favorite fruit apples (are in season).

My favorite fruit apples are (in season).

Which of the following sentences uses parentheses correctly?

The conference (held in July) was a success.

The conference held (in July) was a success.

The conference held in July (was a success).

The conference (held) in July was a success.

Choose the correct sentence with parentheses:

The recipe (which includes chocolate) is delicious.

The recipe which includes (chocolate) is delicious.

The recipe which includes chocolate (is delicious).

The recipe (which includes chocolate is) delicious.

Which sentence uses parentheses appropriately?

The museum (located downtown) is free on Sundays.

The museum located (downtown) is free on Sundays.

The museum located downtown (is free on Sundays).

The museum (located) downtown is free on Sundays.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which punctuations are parentheses?

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( )

[ ]

...

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CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When do you use parentheses?

to show that a new sentence is about to begin

to give specific details or information that might interrupt the flow of the sentence

to show the exact words of what somebody said

to signal that a list of items is about to begin

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CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Given the sentence below, which choice best uses parentheses appropriately?

(Christmas Day) December 25 is my favorite day of the year.

Christmas Day (December 25 is my favorite day of the year).

Christmas Day December 25 is my (favorite day of the year).

Christmas Day (December 25) is my favorite day of the year.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Select the answer that has the correct use of parentheses .

I'll get back to you tomorrow Friday.

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

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

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CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Select the answer that includes correct use of parentheses.

I like the yellow house the one with the blue door the most.

I like the yellow (house the one with the blue door) the most.

I like the yellow house (the one with the blue door) the most.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Select the answer that has the correct use of parentheses.

Which country countries do you want to visit?

Which country (countries) do you want to visit?

Which country (countries do you want to visit?)

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CCSS.L.6.2A

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Parentheses

Which punctuations are parentheses?

When do you use parentheses?

Given the sentence below, which choice best uses parentheses appropriately?

Select the answer that has the correct use of parentheses .

Select the answer that includes correct use of parentheses.

Which of the following uses parentheses correctly?

Select the answer that has the correct use of parentheses.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

What is the last way that parentheses are used?

Parenthesis are used to add information that is not of great importance but may be interesting or useful to the reader.

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