Are They Parentheses Or Brackets?

Reviewed by Editorial Team

The ProProfs editorial team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts. They've collectively created over 10,000 quizzes and lessons, serving over 100 million users. Our team includes in-house content moderators and subject matter experts, as well as a global network of rigorously trained contributors. All adhere to our comprehensive editorial guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content.

Learn about Our Editorial Process

| By Theboss12

Theboss12

Community Contributor

Quizzes Created: 1 | Total Attempts: 78

| Attempts: 78

2.

BRACKETS are used in dialogue.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

Brackets are indeed used in dialogue. They are used to provide additional information or clarify a statement within a dialogue. For example, brackets can be used to indicate a character's tone or emotion, provide stage directions, or include translations of foreign words. The use of brackets helps to enhance the understanding and context of the dialogue for the reader.

Rate this question:
3.

You would use BRACKETS in the following blanks: Taylor Lautner _the really hot one_ asked me for my number.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

In this sentence, the phrase "the really hot one" is providing additional information about Taylor Lautner. It is not necessary for the sentence to make sense and can be removed without affecting the meaning. Therefore, brackets are not needed in this context.

Rate this question:
4.

12(4+x)=43. What does x equal?
- Parentheses
- Brackets
- -5
Correct Answer

A. -5

Explanation

To solve the equation, we need to isolate the variable x. First, we distribute the 12 to both terms inside the parentheses: 48 + 12x = 43. Next, we isolate the variable by subtracting 48 from both sides: 12x = -5. Finally, we divide both sides by 12 to solve for x, giving us x = -5.

Rate this question:
5.

You would use PARENTHESES in the following blanks: "John Stamos _the Hollister model_ is just sooo cute," said the young mother of two.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

Parentheses are used to enclose additional information or clarify a statement. In the given sentence, the phrase "the Hollister model" is not providing additional information or clarification, but rather it is an essential part of the sentence. Therefore, parentheses are not needed in this case.

Rate this question:

Recent Quizzes

Cohort 32 - Punctuation

This part of the test is on punctuation. You have 5 minutes to complete this section.

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 576 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
Select the correct answer-

The x-ray, as well as the MRI, was negative for any signs of a foreign body.

The x-ray, as well as the MRI was negative for any signs of a foreign body.

The x-ray as well as the MRI, was negative for any signs of a foreign body.

Colons And Semicolons Quiz: Test!

This Colons and Semicolons Quiz assesses your ability to correctly use punctuation in various sentence structures. It covers the use of semicolons in series, between independent...

Questions: 18 | Attempts: 4461 | Last updated: Jul 08, 2025

Sample Question
Which is/ are correct sentence/s?

You asked for forgiveness, He granted it to you.

You asked for forgiveness; he granted it to you.

You asked for forgiveness. He granted it to you.

You asked for forgiveness he granted it to you.

Rules Of Semi Colon And Comma Quiz: Trivia

Rules of semi colon and comma quiz: trivia. A semicolon and comma are at times used interchangeably and most students don’t know when it is okay to use either of the two or...

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 1460 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
He told me to wait _______ but I didn't.

Comma

Semi-colon

Neither

English Exercise: Punctuation Mark & Capital Letters

You will have 10 questions. Click 'true' for correct answer! Click "false" for incorrect answer! You will have 7 minutes to do the works!

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 142 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
"I don't like peas," said Daisy!

True

False

Test Your Writing Skills/Punctuation-Furth

How good are your English grammar and writing skills? Give us a chance to test your writing skills with this punctuation quiz we have created here. We will evaluate your grammar,...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 653 | Last updated: Sep 05, 2023

Sample Question
Which of the following is best for academic writing?

"Dr Einstein wrote the 'Theory of Relativity'"

"The 'Theory of Relativity was written by Dr. Einstein"

Both A and B

None of the above

Punctuation Quiz For Grade 8

This is the ultimate punctuation quiz for grade 8 that you need to take today! Punctuation is the use of spacing, conventional signs, and certain specific typographical devices as...

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 20016 | Last updated: Jul 29, 2024

Sample Question
Which description best suits the full-stop?

A dot at the end of a sentence indicating that the sentence is complete.

A dot at the end of a sentence which leads to the next sentence.

A squiggle in a sentence indicating when the sentence should finish.

A dot in a sentence.

Are They Parentheses Or Brackets?

These are BRACKETS:

Quiz Preview

BRACKETS are used in dialogue.

You would use BRACKETS in the following blanks: Taylor Lautner _the really hot one_ asked me for my number.

12(4+x)=43. What does x equal?

You would use PARENTHESES in the following blanks: "John Stamos _the Hollister model_ is just sooo cute," said the young mother of two.