Question

Which sentence or sentences use parentheses to set off an incidental remark? Select all that apply.

We need the following items: (1) food, (2) shelter, and (3) clothing.
I left for college when I was 18 (that was also the age at which I was married).
I wore a rose corsage (I prefer roses to carnations) to the banquet.
If you don't start studying more (I mean this), you will fail sixth grade.

Answer 1

Sentences 2, 3, and 4.

Explanation: The first sentence uses parentheses for list numbering, not an incidental remark. The other three contain parenthetical asides (nonessential remarks) set off by parentheses.