Colons And Semicolons Quiz 1 (25 MCQs) | Global MCQ Practice 🌍
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🎯 Colons And Semicolons – Quiz 1
1. What is one use of a colon?.
A) To show that a dialogue is ending.
B) Introducing items in a list.
C) To end a sentence.
D) To show a that a sentence is beginning.
2. Which punctuation mark do I used before a list of items?.
A) Colon.
B) Semicolon.
C) Comma.
D) None of the Above.
3. My dad has a surprise trip planned for us during Spring Break _____ we have to wait until Friday to find out.
A) Colon.
B) Semicolon.
C) Period.
D) Comma.
4. I have lamb for lunch _____ Fred had steak.
A) Colon.
B) Semicolon.
5. What should never follow a semicolon?.
A) A conjunction (e.g., and, but, so, or, nor, etc.).
B) A transition.
6. Which of the following sentences is written correctly?.
A) There are many flavors of ice cream:chocolate, vanilla and strawberry.
B) There are many flavors of ice cream, such as:chocolate, vanilla and strawberry.
C) There are many flavors of ice cream:such as, chocolate, vanilla and strawberry.
D) Many flavors of ice cream:chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry:exits.
7. In which sentence is a colon used correctly?.
A) I don't like boats:they make me very seasick.
B) I understand why people love:fishing.
C) Alissa:she loves her puppy more than she loves her fish.
D) Love is what makes:the world go round.
8. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?.
A) It wasn't much of a costume:just one of Hassan's foster dad's shirts over some joggers.
B) It wasn't much:of a costume just one of Hassan's foster dad's shirts over some joggers.
C) It wasn't much of a costume just one of Hassan's foster dad's shirts over:joggers.
D) None of above.
9. You will be assessed on the following things next week _____ comprehension, vocabulary in context, and writing organization.
A) Semicolon.
B) Colon.
10. The CEO was caught embezzling money; _____ , it came as no surprise that he got fired.
A) Therefore.
B) Nevertheless.
C) Similarly.
D) None of above.
11. Which sentence is correct?.
A) After the game, we went to the store.
B) After the game; we went to the store.
12. The movie begins at 830pm.
A) The movie begins at 8;30 pm.
B) The movie begins at 8:30 P.M.
13. What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence:'There is one reason they will not make it ( _____ ) the storm is too strong.'.
A) .
B) ;.
C) ,.
D) :.
14. Where does the semicolon go? Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner.
A) Hair;.
B) Bald;.
C) Getting;.
D) Dad;.
15. Where does the semicolon go? She didn't see the other car coming now her car has a huge dent.
A) See;.
B) Now;.
C) Other;.
D) Coming;.
16. Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
A) I did not finish reading Frankenstein; I watched my favorite TV show instead.
B) I did not finish reading Frankenstein:I watched my favorite TV show instead.
C) I did not finish reading Frankenstein, I watched my favorite TV show instead.
D) None of above.
17. Choose the sentence written correctly.
A) The window was open; the cat thought it could fly.
B) The window was open the cat thought it could fly.
C) The window was open, the cat thought it could fly.
D) The window was:open the cat thought it could fly.
18. What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence:'She loves to read novels( _____ ) mysteries are her favorite.'.
A) .
B) :.
C) ,.
D) ;.
19. Which type of punctuation do you use to separate items in a list when the items in the list already contain commas?.
A) Semicolons.
B) Dashes.
C) Colons.
D) More commas.
20. Does this sentence use the colon correctly? The reasons for his success are:he worked hard, was determined, and never gave up.
A) No.
B) Yes.
21. Add the Punctuation!The recipe basically had a 3 4 ratio of sugar to cactus juice.
A) The recipe basically had a 3:4 ratio of sugar to cactus juice.
B) The recipe basically had a 3;4 ratio of sugar to cactus juice.
C) The recipe basically had a 3-4 ratio of sugar to cactus juice.
D) The recipe basically had a 3'4 ratio of sugar to cactus juice.
22. The sign was very explicit no dogs allowed!.
A) Explicit.
B) Explicit;.
C) Explicit:.
D) Explicit,.
23. When do you use a semicolon between items in a list or series?.
A) Only if any of the items in the list contain commas.
B) Anytime there is a list.
24. Aaron spoke bad about his former employer it cost him his job. Coos TWO.
A) Put a semicolon between employer and it.
B) Put a colon between employer and it.
C) None of above.
25. How should this sentence be separated?With a comma, semicolon, or a colon? I like to go to the park _____ beach _____ and hiking.
A) Comma.
B) Semicolon.
C) Colon.
D) None of above.