Question

Regarding the appropriate use of parentheses, all of the following statements are correct, except which one? A. Parentheses may be used to explain a phrase or clause. B. Parentheses may be used to emphasize a counter argument. C. Parentheses may be used to de-emphasize some portion of a sentence. D. Parentheses may be used to enclose and provide supplemental information.

Answer 1

Let's review what are parentheses for: Parentheses, always used in pairs, are used to to provide additional information. What is inside parentheses is not the most relevant information. Inside the parentheses you can have a single word, a fragment, or multiple complete sentences.

This being said, the right answer is:
B. Parentheses may be used to emphasize a counter argument.

I hope this helps.

Answer 2

Is this the correct answer ?