Parenthetical Punctuation

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Master parenthetical punctuation with multiple-choice questions that teach proper use of commas, dashes, and parentheses in writing.

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1 - Multiple Choice

Which punctuation is used for nonrestrictive clauses?

1. Parentheses
2. Dashes
3. Commas
4. All of the above

2 - Multiple Choice

What punctuation is used to set off parenthetical elements?

1. Commas
2. Semicolons
3. Colons
4. Periods

3 - Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a nonrestrictive clause?

1. The book that is on the table is mine.
2. The book, is mine.
3. The book, which is on the table, is mine.
4. The book is mine.

4 - Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of parentheses in a sentence?

1. To provide additional information
2. To indicate a list
3. To separate items
4. To end a sentence

5 - Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses commas correctly for parenthetical information?

1. My brother, a doctor lives in New York.
2. My brother, a doctor, lives in New York.
3. My brother a doctor, lives in New York.
4. My brother a doctor lives in New York.

6 - Multiple Choice

Which punctuation mark can replace commas in a nonrestrictive clause?

1. Periods
2. Colons
3. Semicolons
4. Dashes

7 - Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of parenthetical punctuation?

1. To end a sentence
2. To add important facts
3. To insert extra or non-essential information
4. To replace quotation marks

8 - Multiple Choice

Select the sentence with incorrect parenthetical punctuation:

1. He moved to Texas (his hometown).
2. He moved to Texas, his hometown).
3. He moved to Texas—his hometown.
4. He moved to Texas, his hometown.

9 - Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a form of parenthetical punctuation?

1. Parentheses
2. Dashes
3. Commas
4. Periods

10 - Multiple Choice

Choose the correct way to insert a side note into this sentence: "He finished the race ___ which surprised everyone."

1. (which surprised everyone)
2. ,which surprised everyone,
3. —which surprised everyone—
4. All of the above

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