Question

which sentences correctly use parentheses? select two options. we went to the state fair (held in the state capital) for the first time this year. for my birthday, my parents got me tickets to hamilton (my favorite musical!). my sister has homework for three classes tonight (math, english, and biology). the student body voted to select (the person) who would get the best teacher award. (when he made the hot chocolate) my brother left out the most important ingredient

Explanation:

Parentheses are used to add non - essential information. In "We went to the state fair (held in the state capital) for the first time this year", the info about the location of the fair is extra. In "For my birthday, my parents got me tickets to Hamilton (my favorite musical!)", the fact that Hamilton is the favorite musical is additional. In "My sister has homework for three classes tonight (math, English, and biology)", the list of classes is extra info. The other two sentences use parentheses incorrectly as they disrupt the sentence structure. "The student body voted to select (the person) who would get the Best Teacher award" is incorrect because "the person" is essential to the meaning and not extra info. "(When he made the hot chocolate) my brother left out the most important ingredient" is incorrect as the parenthetical should be at the end of the main clause.

Answer:

We went to the state fair (held in the state capital) for the first time this year.
For my birthday, my parents got me tickets to Hamilton (my favorite musical!).