Quiz for Lessons 431 - 435
Mechanics - Punctuation - Parentheses
Instructions: Use parentheses where needed in these sentences.
1. I'll get back to you tomorrow Friday.
I'll get back to you tomorrow (Friday).
2. Which country countries do you want to visit?
Which country (countries) do you want to visit?
3. You put fifty-four 54 books on that shelf.
You put fifty-four (54) books on that shelf.
4. The ACLU American Civil Liberties Union is going to bring a suit.
The ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) is going to bring a suit.
5. If you want to be healthy, you must 1 eat good food, 2 get sufficient exercise, and 3 get adequate sleep.
If you want to be healthy, you must (1) eat good food, (2) get sufficient exercise, and (3) get adequate sleep.
6. The Atomic Energy Commission AEC is very concerned about what is happening in Europe.
The Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) is very concerned about what is happening in Europe.
7. We are going to visit Brazil I don't know where this spring.
We are going to visit Brazil (I don't know where) this spring.
8. I need seven 7 dollars for tonight.
I need seven (7) dollars for tonight.
9. To take this ride, you need to 1 shut your eyes, 2 hang on tight, and 3 pray.
To take this ride, you need to (1) shut your eyes, (2) hang on tight, and (3) pray.
10. That movie reminded me I remember it well about the adventure we had.
That movie reminded me (I remember it well) about the adventure we had.