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Which shows the best use of parentheses?

When did Magic Johnson first lead his professional team to a world championship: a 1980, b 1981, or c 1982?


When did Magic Johnson first lead his professional team to a world championship: (a 1980, b 1981, or c 1982?)

When did (Magic Johnson) first lead his professional team to a world championship: a 1980, b 1981, or c 1982?

When did Magic Johnson first lead his professional team to a world championship: (a) 1980, (b) 1981, or (c) 1982?

When did Magic Johnson (first lead his professional team) to a world championship: a 1980, b 1981, or c 1982?

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Answer:

It's C

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When did Magic Johnson first lead his professional team to a world championship: (a) 1980, (b) 1981, or (c) 1982?

User Adrian Elder
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The correct answer is C.
A does not make sense as it "blocks" the whole section of choices.
B does not make sense either, it is trying to place parenthesis where no emphasis whatsoever needs to be given.
D is wrong because of the same things that are wrong with B.
C is correct because it correctly separates the letter choices from the answers, giving information with the correct context.
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