Parenthetical Expressions Quiz

What is the main purpose of using parentheses in English?Choose the correct answer:

To create confusion
To provide additional information or clarification
To ignore grammatical rules
To add unnecessary pauses

Which of the following is a non-restrictive parenthetical expression?Choose the correct answer:

The guy who robbed the bank (who was later caught by the police) was wearing a red hat.
My best friend (who lives in London) is coming to visit me next week.
The cake (which was delicious) was eaten quickly.
All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for using parentheses correctly?Choose the correct answer:

Use parentheses to set off non-essential information
Use a period inside the parentheses if the expression inside them is a complete sentence
Use a comma outside the parentheses if the expression inside them is an incomplete sentence
Use commas to separate parenthetical expressions from the rest of the sentence

Which sentence correctly uses a parenthetical expression?Choose the correct answer:

The cake (which was delicious) was eaten quickly.
The cake which was delicious was eaten quickly.
The cake, which was delicious was eaten quickly.
The cake which was delicious, was eaten quickly.

What is a restrictive parenthetical expression?Choose the correct answer:

Provides essential information about the subject
Can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning
Provides additional, non-essential information
Both B and C

Which punctuation mark is often confused with parentheses?Choose the correct answer:

Period
Bracket
Comma
Exclamation mark

Which sentence correctly uses parentheses?Choose the correct answer:

The book (which I read last night) was interesting.
The book which I read last night was interesting.
The book, which I read last night, was interesting.
The book which I read last night, was interesting.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?Choose the correct answer:

The sun sets in the west.
The sun, sets in the west.
The sun sets, in the west.
The sun, sets, in the west.

Which sentence does NOT contain a parenthetical expression?Choose the correct answer:

The cake (which was delicious) was eaten quickly.
The sun sets in the west.
My friend (who is a chef) cooks delicious meals.
The car (that is parked outside) is new.

Which of the following is NOT a type of parenthetical expression?Choose the correct answer:

Restrictive
Non-restrictive
Inclusive
Exclusive