Question

Identify the correct sentence.

a.It was such a surprise to open the door and see Sylvia​ (whom we​ hadn't expected).
b.It was such a surprise​ (to open the​ door) and see Sylvia whom we​ hadn't expected.
c.It was such a surprise to open the door and see​ (Sylvia whom we​ hadn't expected).
d.It was such a surprise to open the door​ (and see Sylvia whom we​ hadn't expected).

Answer 1

a

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The correct answer is A.

The idea that Sylvia hadn't been expected is not central to the sentence; therefore, it should be set off in parentheses.

For sentences B-D, however, the parentheses contain information which IS essential to the sentence. This information should not be enclosed in parentheses here.

Only sentence A correctly uses parentheses to set off non-essential information.