Question 1: Identify the sentence in the passage that contains an incorrect comma placement with parenthesis and correct it.

Answer: The sentence: 'like this, (for example, in this sentence), which is incorrect.' The correction: 'like this (for example, in this sentence), which is incorrect.'

Question 2: Why is it important to avoid placing commas inside parentheses unless necessary? (Explain briefly.)

Answer: Because placing commas inside parentheses without purpose can cause confusion and disrupt sentence clarity.

Question 3: Correct the following sentence: 'She bought apples, (which were ripe), and oranges.'

Answer: She bought apples (which were ripe) and oranges.

Question 4: In the sentence 'The teacher, (who was very kind), explained the lesson,' identify the error and correct it.

Answer: The commas inside parentheses are unnecessary. Corrected: 'The teacher (who was very kind) explained the lesson.'

Question 5: Explain in your own words why parentheses are used in sentences.

Answer: Parentheses are used to add extra information or clarifications without interrupting the main sentence.

Question 6: Rewrite the sentence correctly: 'My brother, (who lives in New York), is visiting us next week.'

Answer: My brother (who lives in New York) is visiting us next week.

Question 7: Describe the difference in punctuation between using commas inside parenthesis versus outside.

Answer: Commas are placed outside parentheses when the parenthetical remark is part of the main sentence, but inside if they are part of the parenthesis content. Usually, commas are outside unless directly related to the parenthesis content.

Question 8: Choose the correct punctuation for the sentence: 'The book (which was on the table) belongs to Sarah.'

Answer: b) The book (which was on the table) belongs to Sarah.