Brackets

There are four types of brackets, one of which is parenthesis.

• False

• True

Brackets and Parentheses always come in pairs.

• True

• False

Brackets may be used to indicate the writer has made a mistake.

• True

• False

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly in the following DIRECTLY QUOTED material?

• "He (Ned) creates his own vases."

• "He [Ned] creates his own vases."

• "He -- Ned -- creates his own vases."

• "He / Ned / creates his own vases."

Which type of bracket is used to add information or clarification within a sentence?

• Parentheses

• Square brackets

• Curly brackets

• Angle brackets

In which of the following sentences are square brackets used correctly?

• She said, 'I love [chocolate] ice cream.'

• He [John] is the best player on the team.

• The report [see page 5] was very informative.

• They [the students] were all excited.

Which of the following is NOT a type of bracket?

• Parentheses

• Ellipses

• Square brackets

• Curly brackets

Brackets can be used to indicate editorial comments or corrections in a quoted text.

• True

• False

Which sentence uses parentheses correctly?

• The cat (which was very hungry) ate all the food.

• The cat [which was very hungry] ate all the food.

• The cat {which was very hungry} ate all the food.

• The cat ate all the food.

What is the primary function of parentheses in a sentence?

• To indicate a pause

• To add extra information

• To show possession

• To replace a comma