Parentheses And Brackets

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    Why are parentheses used?

    • Adding more information into a sentance with out an interuption.
    • They look cool. :]
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This quiz focuses on the correct usage of parentheses and brackets in writing. It tests knowledge on identifying parentheses, their usage in sentences for adding information, and the application of brackets. This quiz is ideal for enhancing understanding of punctuation in English grammar.

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  • 2. 

    What are Brackets used for?

    • Adding missing information

    • They look cool

    Correct Answer
    A. Adding missing information
    Explanation
    Brackets are used for adding missing information within a sentence or quote. They are used to include additional details or explanations that are not essential to the main idea of the sentence. By using brackets, the writer can provide extra information without disrupting the flow of the sentence. This allows for clarity and completeness in the text.

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  • 3. 

    Which has the correct punctuation?

    • My shirt (that is yellow) became very dirty.

    • My yellow (hat) also became very dirty.

    Correct Answer
    A. My shirt (that is yellow) became very dirty.
    Explanation
    The correct punctuation is in the first sentence: "My shirt (that is yellow) became very dirty." The parentheses are used correctly to provide additional information about the shirt being yellow. The second sentence, "My yellow (hat) also became very dirty," does not require parentheses as the word "yellow" is already providing the necessary information about the hat.

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  • 4. 

    Which of these are are Parentheses?

    • ()

    • @

    • !?

    • +

    • {}

    Correct Answer
    A. ()
    Explanation
    Parentheses are a type of punctuation mark used to enclose or group words, phrases, or clauses. In this case, the correct answer is "()". The other options (@, !?, +, {}) are not parentheses.

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  • 5. 

    Which sentence uses parentheses correctly?

    • My (planner) is white and green.

    • He answered the quetstion (after spending five minutes on the question) wrong.

    Correct Answer
    A. He answered the quetstion (after spending five minutes on the question) wrong.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "He answered the question (after spending five minutes on the question) wrong." This sentence uses parentheses correctly to provide additional information about when the action of answering the question took place. The information inside the parentheses is not essential to the main sentence, but it adds extra detail.

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  • 6. 

    Which of these are brackets?

    • [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]

    • ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )

    • //////////////////////////////

    • ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

    • ******************* & $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

    Correct Answer
    A. [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]
    Explanation
    The brackets are the square brackets [ ]. In the given options, only the first line consists of square brackets, while the other lines consist of different symbols such as parentheses, slashes, commas, asterisks, ampersand, and dollar signs.

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  • 7. 

    In written English, which of the following is the most common use of parentheses (also known as round brackets)?

    • To indicate plural or singular forms of a word

    • To enclose additional information that clarifies or is supplementary to the main text

    Correct Answer
    A. To enclose additional information that clarifies or is supplementary to the main text
    Explanation
    Parentheses are commonly used in writing to include material that is supplementary to the main message of the sentence or paragraph. This material can be a clarification, an aside, additional information, or an explanation that is not considered essential to the main text but provides useful context or details. This use allows the writer to include such extras without breaking the flow of the original content.

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  • 8. 

    Which sentence used the Parentheses correctly?

    • I enjoyed my dinner [pizza] although I don't want any more.

    • This show the news has been very [boring].

    Correct Answer
    A. I enjoyed my dinner [pizza] although I don't want any more.
    Explanation
    In the sentence "I enjoyed my dinner [pizza] although I don't want any more," parentheses are used correctly to add extra information, specifying that the dinner was pizza. Parentheses (though square brackets in this case) are typically used to insert additional information or clarification within a sentence. The second sentence incorrectly uses brackets around a word without proper context.

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