Question

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?)

Answer 1

The third one would be the best choice ^.^

Answer 2

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

Step-by-step explanation:

Parenthesis is the use of one or both of the curve marks ( ) used in writing to show or enclose the mathematical or numbering system in a sentence. It helps unify the sentence and also provide clarity on how the numbering is done. It is also used in inserting a phrase or words within a sentence.

For the given sentence, the use of parenthesis is not needed for the words or phrases but it is required for the numbering or categorizing of the options. So, by using the parenthesis, the options of the question asked is made more systematic and clearer to understand.