Parenthetical Expressions Quiz

1. What is the main purpose of using parentheses in English?

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

2. Which of the following is a non-restrictive parenthetical expression?

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

3. Which of the following is NOT a guideline for using parentheses correctly?

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

4. Which sentence correctly uses a parenthetical expression?

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.

5. What is a restrictive parenthetical expression?

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

6. Which punctuation mark is often confused with parentheses?

Period
Bracket
Comma
Exclamation mark

7. Which sentence correctly uses parentheses?

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.

8. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

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

9. Which sentence does NOT contain a parenthetical expression?

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.

10. Which of the following is NOT a type of parenthetical expression?

Restrictive
Non-restrictive
Inclusive
Exclusive