Which sentence shows correct capitalization and use of end marks inside parentheses?
I put your guitar (The dog keeps knocking it over) back in your room.
I put your guitar (The dog keeps knocking it over.) back in your room.
I put your guitar (the dog keeps knocking it over.) back in your room.
I put your guitar (the dog keeps knocking it over) back in your room.
Which shows correct punctuation of a sentence with parentheses?
Before I go to the grocery store (I’m going to the one on Burnet Street), tell me what you need.
Before I go to the grocery store, (I’m going to the one on Burnet Street) tell me what you need.
Before I go to the grocery store (I’m going to the one on Burnet Street) tell me what you need.
Before I go to the grocery store (I’m going to the one on Burnet Street,) tell me what you need.
I can't figure these out!
1 is the last one. thee should not be a capital or period in the ()
2 is the 3rd one. no comma in the () or outside them
Are those answers correct Ms. Sue?
Please verify those answer Ms. Sue!
I agree with Lana on the first one -- it's d.
The second sentence is A. The comma sets off the introductory clause.
Which shows correct punctuation of a sentence with parentheses?
Before I go to the grocery store (I’m going to the one on Burnet Street), tell me what you need.
Before I go to the grocery store, (I’m going to the one on Burnet Street) tell me what you need.
Before I go to the grocery store (I’m going to the one on Burnet Street) tell me what you need.
Before I go to the grocery store (I’m going to the one on Burnet Street,) tell me what you need.
Which sentence shows correct capitalization and use of end marks inside parentheses?
I put your guitar (the dog keeps knocking it over) back in your room.
I put your guitar (The dog keeps knocking it over.) back in your room.
I put your guitar (the dog keeps knocking it over.) back in your room.
I put your guitar (The dog keeps knocking it over) back in your room.
Understanding the rules of capitalization and punctuation can help you choose the correct options.
For the first question, the correct answer is: "I put your guitar (The dog keeps knocking it over.) back in your room." Here's why:
Capitalization: The first word inside the parentheses should be capitalized because it starts a complete sentence on its own. Therefore, "The dog" should be capitalized.
End Marks: Since the sentence inside the parentheses is a complete thought, it requires an end mark. The correct punctuation is a period, which is why the answer choice with a period at the end, "over.)", is correct.
Now, let's move on to the second question:
Punctuation: The correct answer is: "Before I go to the grocery store (I’m going to the one on Burnet Street) tell me what you need." Here's why:
The phrase inside the parentheses provides additional information but doesn't require punctuation of its own. Therefore, there should be a comma immediately after "store" before the parentheses begin, and no punctuation necessary after "Burnet Street)" within the parentheses. So, the answer choice "Before I go to the grocery store (I’m going to the one on Burnet Street) tell me what you need." is correct.
Understanding these rules and applying them to the given options allows you to identify the correct answers.