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WorksheetsL 6.2: Parenthetical Elements
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
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1.
What is the nonrestrictive element in this sentence?
Pearls which are expensive aren't something I buy very often.
Pearls which are expensive aren't something I buy very often.
a)
which are expensive
b)
aren't something I buy very often
c)
Pearls
d)
There is no nonrestrictive element in this sentence.
2.
What is the nonrestrictive element in this sentence?
My two brothers Kyle and Jerod are in town for Thanksgiving weekend.
My two brothers Kyle and Jerod are in town for Thanksgiving weekend.
a)
Kyle and Jerod
b)
are in town for Thanksgiving weekend.
c)
My two brothers
d)
There is no nonrestrictive element in this sentence.
3.
What is the nonrestrictive element in this sentence?
The doctor the one who performed three brain operations in one day works at Methodist hospital.
The doctor the one who performed three brain operations in one day works at Methodist hospital.
a)
the one who performed three brain operations in one day
b)
The doctor
c)
works at Methodist hospital.
d)
There is no nonrestrictive element in this sentence.
4.
What is the nonrestrictive element in this sentence?
The oldest living turtle lived over 140 years as far as we know.
The oldest living turtle lived over 140 years as far as we know.
a)
lived over 140 years
b)
The oldest living turtle
c)
as far as we know
d)
There is no nonrestrictive element in this sentence.
5.
What is the nonrestrictive element in this sentence?
Ms. Smith my teacher always assigns us homework over the weekend.
Ms. Smith my teacher always assigns us homework over the weekend.
a)
Ms. Smith
b)
always assigns us homework over the weekend
c)
my teacher
d)
There is no nonrestrictive element in this sentence.
6.
Which answer choice correctly uses parentheses to set off the nonrestrictive elements in this sentence?
Lincoln's assassination April 15, 1865 was a tragic day in American history.
Lincoln's assassination April 15, 1865 was a tragic day in American history.
a)
Lincoln's assassination April 15, 1865 was a (tragic) day in American history.
b)
Lincoln's assassination April 15, 1865 was a tragic day in (American history.)
c)
Lincoln's assassination (April 15, 1865) was a tragic day in American history.
d)
(Lincoln's assassination) April 15, 1865 was a tragic day in American history.
7.
Which answer choice correctly uses parentheses to set off the nonrestrictive elements in this sentence?
I have an audition tomorrow Thursday for a role in a commercial.
I have an audition tomorrow Thursday for a role in a commercial.
a)
I have an audition tomorrow (Thursday) for a role in a commercial.
b)
(I have) an audition tomorrow Thursday for a role in a commercial.
c)
I have an audition (tomorrow Thursday) for a role in a commercial.
d)
I have an audition tomorrow Thursday for a role (in a commercial.)
8.
Which answer choice correctly uses parentheses to set off the nonrestrictive elements in this sentence?
Circle a number between 1 poor and 10 excellent on the chart.
Circle a number between 1 poor and 10 excellent on the chart.
a)
Circle a number between 1 (poor) and 10 (excellent) on the chart.
b)
(Circle a number) between 1 poor and 10 excellent on the chart.
c)
Circle a number (between 1 poor) and 10 excellent on the chart.
d)
Circle a number between 1 poor and 10 (excellent on the chart.)
9.
Which answer choice correctly uses parentheses to set off the nonrestrictive elements in this sentence?
The graph on the page figure 1 shows how much rain falls each year in Baltimore.
The graph on the page figure 1 shows how much rain falls each year in Baltimore.
a)
The graph (on the page) figure 1 shows how much rain falls each year in Baltimore.
b)
The graph on the page figure 1 shows how much (rain falls each year in Baltimore.)
c)
The graph on the page (figure 1) shows how much rain falls each year in Baltimore.
d)
(The graph) on the page figure 1 shows how much rain falls each year in Baltimore.
10.
Which answer choice correctly uses parentheses to set off the nonrestrictive elements in this sentence?
My great grandfather born in 1914 is turning 100 this year.
My great grandfather born in 1914 is turning 100 this year.
a)
(My great grandfather) born in 1914 is turning 100 this year.
b)
My great grandfather (born in 1914) is turning 100 this year.
c)
My great grandfather born in (1914) is turning (100) this year.
d)
My great grandfather born in 1914 is turning (100) this year.
11.
Which answer choice correctly uses commas to set off the nonrestrictive elements in this sentence?
Europa one of Jupiter's moons is covered in ice.
Europa one of Jupiter's moons is covered in ice.
a)
Europa, one of Jupiter's moons, is covered in ice.
b)
Europa one of Jupiter's, moons, is covered in ice.
c)
Europa, one of Jupiter's moons is covered, in ice.
12.
Which answer choice correctly uses commas to set off the nonrestrictive elements in this sentence?
Costa Rica a small Central American country is a major coffee grower.
Costa Rica a small Central American country is a major coffee grower.
a)
Costa Rica a small, Central American, country is a major coffee grower.
b)
Costa Rica, a small Central American country, is a major coffee grower.
c)
Costa Rica, a small Central American, country is a major coffee grower.
13.
Which answer choice correctly uses commas to set off the nonrestrictive elements in this sentence?
Sigurd the son of Sigmund was a Norse hero who killed the dragon Fafnir.
Sigurd the son of Sigmund was a Norse hero who killed the dragon Fafnir.
a)
Sigurd, the son of Sigmund, was a Norse hero who killed the dragon Fafnir.
b)
Sigurd the son of Sigmund, was a Norse hero, who killed the dragon Fafnir.
c)
Sigurd the son of Sigmund was a Norse hero who killed, the dragon, Fafnir.
14.
Which answer choice correctly uses commas to set off the nonrestrictive elements in this sentence?
Our cat a tabby named Princess loves to lay out in the sun.
Our cat a tabby named Princess loves to lay out in the sun.
a)
Our cat, a tabby named Princess, loves to lay out in the sun.
b)
Our cat, a tabby named Princess loves to lay out, in the sun.
c)
Our cat a tabby named Princess, loves to lay, out in the sun.
15.
Which answer choice correctly uses commas to set off the nonrestrictive elements in this sentence?
Nick's car a green Subaru was stolen last night.
Nick's car a green Subaru was stolen last night.
a)
Nick's car, a green Subaru, was stolen last night.
b)
Nick's, car a green Subaru, was stolen last night.
c)
Nick's car a green Subaru, was stolen last, night.
16.
Which answer choice correctly uses dashes to set off the nonrestrictive elements in this sentence?
The actor the one who won an Oscar is the star of the new movie.
The actor the one who won an Oscar is the star of the new movie.
a)
The actor the one who won -- an Oscar -- is the star of the new movie.
b)
The actor the one who won -- an Oscar is the star -- of the new movie.
c)
The actor -- the one who won an Oscar -- is the star of the new movie.
17.
Which answer choice correctly uses dashes to set off the nonrestrictive elements in this sentence?
One of my dogs Rusty, the sort of stupid one will play fetch when I throw snowballs.
One of my dogs Rusty, the sort of stupid one will play fetch when I throw snowballs.
a)
One of my dogs -- Rusty, the sort of stupid one -- will play fetch when I throw snowballs.
b)
One of my dogs Rusty, -- the sort of stupid one -- will play fetch when I throw snowballs.
c)
One of my dogs -- Rusty, -- the sort of stupid one will play fetch when I throw snowballs.
18.
Which answer choice correctly uses dashes to set off the nonrestrictive elements in this sentence?
Marcus Aurelius the last of the Five Good Emperors of Rome died in the year 190 CE.
Marcus Aurelius the last of the Five Good Emperors of Rome died in the year 190 CE.
a)
Marcus Aurelius the last of the -- Five Good Emperors of Rome -- died in the year 190 CE.
b)
Marcus Aurelius the last of the Five Good Emperors of Rome died in -- the year -- 190 CE.
c)
Marcus Aurelius -- the last of the Five Good Emperors of Rome -- died in the year 190 CE.
19.
Which answer choice correctly uses dashes to set off the nonrestrictive elements in this sentence?
Ryan my brilliant friend wants to be a nuclear physicist.
Ryan my brilliant friend wants to be a nuclear physicist.
a)
Ryan my brilliant friend wants to be -- a nuclear -- physicist.
b)
Ryan -- my brilliant friend -- wants to be a nuclear physicist.
c)
Ryan my -- brilliant -- friend wants to be a nuclear physicist.
20.
Which answer choice correctly uses dashes to set off the nonrestrictive elements in this sentence?
The bus running late, as usual finally arrived at the bus stop.
The bus running late, as usual finally arrived at the bus stop.
a)
The bus -- running late, as usual -- finally arrived at the bus stop.
b)
The bus running late, -- as usual -- finally arrived at the bus stop.
c)
The bus -- running late, -- as usual finally arrived at the bus stop.
21.
Which answer choice correctly uses parentheses to set off the parenthetical elements in this sentence?
Make sure you turn in your permission slips by this Thursday the 25th.
Make sure you turn in your permission slips by this Thursday the 25th.
a)
Make sure you turn in (your permission slips) by this Thursday the 25th.
b)
Make sure you turn in your permission slips by this Thursday (the 25th).
c)
(Make sure you) turn in your permission slips by this Thursday the 25th.
d)
Make sure you turn in your permission slips by this (Thursday) the 25th.
22.
Which answer choice correctly uses parentheses to set off the parenthetical elements in this sentence?
D-Day June 6, 1944 was the day the Allies invaded Normandy.
D-Day June 6, 1944 was the day the Allies invaded Normandy.
a)
(D-Day) June 6, 1944 was the day the Allies invaded Normandy.
b)
D-Day June 6, 1944 was the day (the Allies) invaded Normandy.
c)
D-Day June 6, 1944 was the day the Allies (invaded Normandy).
d)
D-Day (June 6, 1944) was the day the Allies invaded Normandy.
23.
Which answer choice correctly uses parentheses to set off the parenthetical elements in this sentence?
Marc Chagall an artist created a beautiful stained glass window for the Art Institute of Chicago.
Marc Chagall an artist created a beautiful stained glass window for the Art Institute of Chicago.
a)
Marc Chagall (an artist) created a beautiful stained glass window for the Art Institute of
Chicago.
Chicago.
b)
Marc Chagall an artist (created) a beautiful stained glass window for the Art Institute of
Chicago.
Chicago.
c)
Marc Chagall an artist created a (beautiful stained) glass window for the Art Institute of
Chicago.
Chicago.
d)
Marc Chagall an artist created a beautiful stained glass window for the Art Institute (of
Chicago.)
Chicago.)
24.
Which answer choice correctly uses parentheses to set off the parenthetical elements in this sentence?
If you look at the graph figure 3, you'll see how successful the business has been
this year.
If you look at the graph figure 3, you'll see how successful the business has been
this year.
a)
(If you look at the graph) figure 3, you'll see how successful the business has been this
year.
year.
b)
If you look at the graph (figure 3), you'll see how successful the business has been this
year.
year.
c)
If you look at the graph figure 3, you'll see how (successful) the business has been this
year.
year.
d)
If you look at the graph figure 3, you'll see how successful (the business) has been this
year.
year.
25.
Which answer choice correctly uses commas to set off the parenthetical elements in this sentence?
The brick wall crumbling with age is dangerous to climb over.
The brick wall crumbling with age is dangerous to climb over.
a)
The brick wall crumbling with age is, dangerous to climb, over.
b)
The brick wall, crumbling with age, is dangerous to climb over.
c)
The, brick, wall crumbling with age is dangerous to climb over.
26.
Which answer choice correctly uses commas to set off the parenthetical elements in this sentence?
My sister Cara is on the honor roll.
My sister Cara is on the honor roll.
a)
My sister Cara is on the, honor, roll.
b)
My sister, Cara, is on the honor roll.
c)
My, sister Cara, is on the honor roll.
27.
Which answer choice correctly uses commas to set off the parenthetical elements in this sentence?
Sarah's dog an adorable pug always has his tongue hanging out.
Sarah's dog an adorable pug always has his tongue hanging out.
a)
Sarah's dog an adorable pug, always has his tongue, hanging out.
b)
Sarah's dog, an adorable pug, always has his tongue hanging out.
c)
Sarah's dog, an adorable pug always has his tongue, hanging out.
28.
Which answer choice correctly uses dashes to set off the parenthetical elements in this sentence?
Madison the capital of Wisconsin is suffering from a major drought.
Madison the capital of Wisconsin is suffering from a major drought.
a)
Madison -- the capital of Wisconsin -- is suffering from a major drought.
b)
Madison the capital of -- Wisconsin -- is suffering from a major drought.
c)
Madison the capital of Wisconsin is suffering from a -- major -- drought.
29.
Which answer choice correctly uses dashes to set off the parenthetical elements in this sentence?
My dad who beat cancer a few years ago is a successful lawyer.
My dad who beat cancer a few years ago is a successful lawyer.
a)
My dad -- who beat cancer a few years ago -- is a successful lawyer.
b)
My dad who beat cancer a few years ago is a -- successful -- lawyer.
c)
My dad who beat cancer -- a few years ago -- is a successful lawyer.
30.
Which answer choice correctly uses dashes to set off the parenthetical elements in this sentence?
The flag of Chicago white and blue with four red stars fluttered slowly in the breeze.
The flag of Chicago white and blue with four red stars fluttered slowly in the breeze.
a)
The flag of Chicago white and blue with four red stars fluttered -- slowly -- in the breeze.
b)
The flag of Chicago white and blue with -- four red stars -- fluttered slowly in the breeze.
c)
The flag of Chicago -- white and blue with four red stars -- fluttered slowly in the breeze.
31.
Which answer choice correctly uses dashes to set off the parenthetical elements in this sentence?
The doctor one of the best in her field has never seen this disease before.
The doctor one of the best in her field has never seen this disease before.
a)
The doctor -- one of the best in her field -- has never seen this disease before.
b)
The doctor one of the best in her field has never seen -- this -- disease before.
c)
The doctor one of the best -- in her field -- has never seen this disease before.
32.
What is the nonrestrictive element in this sentence?
The students read silently at the start of class.
The students read silently at the start of class.
a)
The students
b)
at the start of class
c)
There is no nonrestrictive element in this sentence.
d)
read silently
33.
What is the nonrestrictive element in this sentence?
The mouse ran under the table to hide from the homeowner.
The mouse ran under the table to hide from the homeowner.
a)
ran under the table
b)
to hide from the homeowner.
c)
There is no nonrestrictive element in this sentence.
d)
The mouse
34.
What is the nonrestrictive element in this sentence?
It was a cold and windy April day in Rosendale.
It was a cold and windy April day in Rosendale.
a)
in Rosendale
b)
It was
c)
There is no nonrestrictive element in this sentence.
d)
a cold and windy April day
35.
What is the nonrestrictive element in this sentence?
I was startled when the movie started because it was so loud!
I was startled when the movie started because it was so loud!
a)
I was startled
b)
when the movie started
c)
There is no nonrestrictive element in this sentence.
d)
because it was so loud!
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