(6)Parenthetical Elements and Sentence Structure Quiz

What is a parenthetical element in a sentence?

• The main subject of a sentence

• Extra information that adds detail but isn’t necessary to the meaning

• A type of sentence fragment

• A confusing part of a run-on sentence

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CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence correctly uses commas to add a parenthetical element?

• The dragon, wings stretched wide, soared above the clouds.

• The dragon (wings stretched wide) soared above the clouds.

• The dragon — wings stretched wide — soared above the clouds.

• The dragon wings stretched wide soared above the clouds.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Why might an author use dashes instead of commas or parentheses?

• To fix run-on sentences

• To shorten long paragraphs

• To add emphasis or emotion

• To remove unnecessary words

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

Which sentence contains a nonrestrictive (removable) element?

• The girl who found the cave was brave.

• The cookies that I made yesterday are on the table.

• The book with the red cover belongs to my friend.

• The cookies, still warm from the oven, smelled amazing.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Why is using parenthetical elements helpful in fiction writing?

• It helps students write essays more quickly.

• It makes your writing harder to read.

• It adds detail, voice, and character thoughts without interrupting the story.

• It lets you control pacing and make your writing more engaging.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

• I looked at the sky, and I saw something strange.

• The lights flickered.

• Because the lights flickered, I ran.

• I looked, I gasped, I ran.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

• The monster snarled — and I froze.

• She opened the door, and the wind howled in.

• The girl who found the cave was scared.

• Hoping to escape, the boy sprinted through the tunnel.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

How often should you use dashes and parentheses when adding extra information in your writing?

• Use dashes and parentheses more than commas to make your writing stand out.

• Use commas most of the time; dashes and parentheses should be used rarely for effect.

• Use all three equally in every sentence.

• Never use commas—only dashes and parentheses for parenthetical elements.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A