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1
Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of parentheses.
A)My brother finally succeeded we always believed in him (in earning his PhD from Simon Fraser University).
B)My brother finally succeeded we always believed in him (in earning his PhD) from Simon Fraser University.
C)My brother finally succeeded (we always believed in him) in earning his PhD from Simon Fraser University.
2
Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of parentheses.
A)Jupiter (easily the largest planet in the solar system) was named after the Roman king of the gods.
B)Jupiter easily the largest planet (in the solar system) was named after the Roman king of the gods.
C)Jupiter (easily) the largest planet in the solar system was named after the Roman king of the gods.
3
Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of parentheses.
A)These days, Phillip who would have thought it? shows signs (of actually being able) to cooperate with others.
B)These days (Phillip who would have thought it?) shows signs of actually being able to cooperate with others.
C)These days, Phillip (who would have thought it?) shows signs of actually being able to cooperate with others.
4
Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of parentheses.
A)Arlene has succeeded (I knew she could do it) in becoming the rudest person I have ever met.
B)Arlene has succeeded I knew she could do it in becoming the rudest person (I have ever met).
C)Arlene has succeeded, I knew she could do it, in becoming the rudest person I have ever met.
5
Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of parentheses.
A)Hell's Canyon it is well named is not a good place to go camping.
B)Hell's Canyon (it is well named) is not a good place to go camping.
C)Hell's Canyon it is well named is not a (good) place to go camping.
6
Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of parentheses.
A)Today, England and the IRA (who would have predicted it?) Are conducting serious peace negotiations.
B)Today, England and the IRA who would have predicted it? are conducting serious peace negotiations.
C)Today, England and the IRA (who would have predicted it?) are conducting serious peace negotiations.
7
Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of parentheses.
A)Pickett's Charge (it was more of a march) ended in disaster for the South.
B)Pickett's Charge it was more of a march ended in disaster for the South.
C)Pickett's Charge it was more of a march ended (in disaster) for the South.
8
Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of parentheses.
A)The Transcendentalists (a group of New England writers included Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Margaret Fuller).
B)The Transcendentalists (a group of New England writers) included Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Margaret Fuller.
C)The Transcendentalists a group of (New England) writers included Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Margaret Fuller.
9
Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of parentheses.
A)Mars (the Roman god of war) is the equivalent of the Greek god Ares.
B)Mars the Roman god of war is the equivalent of (the Greek god) Ares.
C)Mars the (Roman) god of war is the equivalent of the (Greek) god Ares.
10
Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of parentheses.
A)He purchased computer equipment (a CD-ROM, a fax modem, and a laser printer to upgrade his business).
B)He purchased computer equipment (a CD-ROM, a fax modem, and a laser printer) to upgrade his business.
C)He purchased (computer) equipment a CD-ROM, a fax modem, and a laser printer to upgrade his business.
11
Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of parentheses.
A)(Although Michelangelo is best known for his painting) he painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, he was also an accomplished poet.
B)Although Michelangelo is best known for his painting he painted the ceiling of the (Sistine) Chapel, he was also an accomplished poet.
C)Although Michelangelo is best known for his painting (he painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel), he was also an accomplished poet.
12
Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of parentheses.
A)Death Valley (it can reach temperatures of over 65° Celsius) is home to specially adapted insects and lizards.
B)Death Valley (it can reach temperatures of over 65° (Celsius) is home to specially adapted insects and lizards.
C)Death Valley it can reach temperatures of over 65° Celsius is home to (specially adapted) insects and lizards.
13
Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of parentheses.
A)The Pre-Raphaelites a group of nineteenth-century writers and artists interested in (medieval) art included Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Christina Rossetti, and William Hunt.
B)The Pre-Raphaelites (a group of nineteenth-century writers and artists interested in medieval art) included Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Christina Rossetti, and William Hunt.
C)The Pre-Raphaelites a group of nineteenth-century writers and artists (interested in medieval art included Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Christina Rossetti, and William Hunt.
14
Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of parentheses.
A)His shyness (it was only a mild case) disappeared soon after Lorraine smiled at him.
B)His shyness it was only a mild case disappeared (soon after) Lorraine smiled at him.
C)His shyness it was only a mild case disappeared soon after Lorraine smiled (at him).
15
Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of parentheses.
A)Bastille Day (a French national holiday celebrated on July 14) is the equivalent of Independence Day in the United States.
B)Bastille Day a French national holiday celebrated (on July 14) is the equivalent of Independence Day in the United States.
C)Bastille Day a French national holiday celebrated on July 14 is the equivalent of Independence Day (in the United States).
16
Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of parentheses.
A)He has owned cars a Cadillac, an LTD, and a Lincoln (that are beyond his budget).
B)He has owned cars (a Cadillac, an LTD, and a Lincoln that are beyond his budget).
C)He has owned cars (a Cadillac, an LTD, and a Lincoln) that are beyond his budget.
17
Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of parentheses.
A)Among his twelve labours, Hercules 1) killed the Nemean lion, 2) slew the multi-headed Hydra, 3) captured the Cretan bull, and 4) captured Cerberus, the watchdog of the underworld.
B)Among his twelve labours, Hercules (1 killed the Nemean lion, (2 slew the multi-headed Hydra, (3 captured the Cretan bull, and (4 captured Cerberus, the watchdog of the underworld.
C)Among his twelve labours, Hercules (1) killed the Nemean lion, (2) slew the multi-headed Hydra, (3) captured the Cretan bull, and (4) captured Cerberus, the watchdog of the underworld.





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