Question

Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of parentheses. choose one answer.

a. although michelangelo is best known for his painting he painted the ceiling of the​ (sistine) chapel, he was also an accomplished poet.

b. ​(although michelangelo is best known for his​ painting) he painted the ceiling of the sistine​ chapel, he was also an accomplished poet.

c. although michelangelo is best known for his painting​ (he painted the ceiling of the sistine​ chapel), he was also an accomplished poet.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C.  The parentheses contain some extra information on Michaelangelo which is placed in the middle of the period, right after the subordinate clause which begins with 'although'.