Which one of the following sentences uses parentheses incorrectly?
A) There are many California State Universities (CSUs) throughout the state.
B) Lewis Carroll (1832-1898) wrote the poem "Jabberwocky."
C) From the back room came a strange smell (dead fish!).
D) Follow these steps for a happy life: (1) take care of your health, (2) treat others with respect, and (3) forgive and forget past wrongs.

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Parentheses are typically used to include supplementary or explanatory information, not to insert interjections or emotional reactions as in choice C.

Which One of the Following Sentences Uses Parentheses Incorrectly