Which sentences correctly use parentheses? Choose two correct answers.

Parentheses correctly set off extra information that could be removed without changing the sentence’s basic meaning. In A, “my favorite musical!” adds a comment about Hamilton, and in C, “held in the state capital” adds information about the fair. B incorrectly puts an introductory clause in parentheses, while D and E use parentheses around information needed to identify or complete the sentence.

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