Colons And Semicolons Quiz 11 (25 MCQs) | Global MCQ Practice 🌍

1. Is this semicolon used correctly? The new gym opened last month; it has state-of-the-art equipment.

A) Yes.

B) No.

2. Choose the correct sentence or sentences.

A) My name is Tom; I don't really like my name.

B) My name is Tom I don't really like my name.

C) My name is:Tom I don't really like m name.

D) None of above.

3. Where does the semicolon go? We had too many fumbles we lost the game.

A) Lost;.

B) Fumbles;.

C) Lost;.

D) Had;.

4. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?.

A) At the Chinese restaurant, we ordered these appetizers:steamed dumplings, fried wontons, and egg rolls.

B) At the Chinese restaurant we ordered these appetizers steamed dumplings, fried, wonton, and egg rolls.

5. In what situations do we use semicolons? Choose TWO.

A) To introduce a list.

B) To introduce an explanation or summary.

C) To join 2 independent clauses.

6. Does this sentence use a colon correctly? I know why you're upset:you were expecting to get a promotion, but it was given to someone else.

A) Yes.

B) N0.

7. Let's go to the library:there are 15 different books I'd like to take out.

A) Correct.

B) Incorrect.

8. Which punctuation mark do I use between independent clauses (related in meaning) with a conjunction in between?.

A) Comma.

B) Semicolon.

C) Colon.

D) None of the Above.

9. Choose the correct sentence.

A) Since I plan to take over the world; I will need a lot of money.

B) Since I plan to take over the world, I will need a lot of money.

10. Which of these sentences uses their semicolon correctly?.

A) I do not have Latin today; therefore I do not need my text book.

B) The future skills are; Endeavour; Integrity; Curiosity; Responsibility and Kindness.

C) After that long assembly; we all need a lie down.

D) The boys in my class all went on their rugby fixture, meanwhile; I was in off games.

11. You need new brakes; otherwise, you may not be able to stop in time.

A) Incorrect.

B) Correct.

12. Add the Punctuation!Sherk had one chance at getting his swamp back battling Lord Farquaad to the death.

A) Sherk had one chance at getting his swamp back; battling Lord Farquaad to the death.

B) Sherk had one chance at getting his swamp back:battling Lord Farquaad to the death.

C) Sherk had one chance at getting his swamp back, battling Lord Farquaad, to the death.

D) Sherk had one chance at getting his swamp back battling Lord Farquaad to the death.

13. Some mornings I eat my favorite breakfast _____ an everything bagel.

A) Food;.

B) Food:.

14. Select the choice with correct punctuation for the following sentence:For the Veterans' Drive, we brought many items canned goods, toothbrushes, and socks.

A) For the Veterans' Drive, we brought many items:canned goods, toothbrushes, and socks.

B) For the Veterans' Drive, we brought many items canned; goods, toothbrushes, and socks.

C) For the Veterans' Drive; we brought many items canned goods, toothbrushes, and socks.

D) None of above.

15. Camels are impressive creatures they are much larger than one might imagine.

A) Camels are impressive:creatures.

B) Camels are impressive creatures;.

16. I couldn't wait to drive my dream car:my dad's 1984 Nissan Turbo 300ZX.

A) Incorrect.

B) Correct.

17. Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation:Please be sure to pick up these items from the store _____ milk, eggs, bread, chocolate ice cream.

A) ; (semicolon).

B) -(hyphen).

C) . (period).

D) :(colon).

18. After which word should a colon be inserted?The girls requested breakfast pancakes, sausage, and orange juice.

A) Sausage.

B) Girls.

C) Breakfast.

D) Requested.

19. In the following sentence, where should the colon be added? I asked you to do one thing to bake a seven-layer wedding cake with buttercream frosting.

A) After "you".

B) After "bake".

C) After "thing".

D) After "cake".

20. In which sentence is a semicolon used correctly?.

A) The zoo has a large collection of red-headed agama lizards; it recently got two caiman lizards too.

B) The zoo is home to bearded dragons; geckos; and caiman lizards.

C) There are many different lizards at the zoo; red-headed agamas, bearded dragons, Gila Monsters, and skinks.

D) Many people love going to se lizards at the zoo; but it's not my cup of tea.

21. I went to the store to get some things, screws, a hammer, and nails.

A) I went to the store to get some things:screws, a hammer, and nails.

B) I went to the store to get some things, which were, screws, a hammer, and nails.

C) I went to the store to get some things; screws, a hammer, and nails.

D) Correct.

22. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?.

A) The author's word choice makes the tone clear; bitingly sarcastic.

B) The author's word choice makes the tone clear:bitingly sarcastic.

23. Which sentence is written correctly?.

A) Here are the three books that I have read:Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

B) Here are the three books that I have read; Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

C) Charlotte's sister read:Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

D) None of above.

24. Is the following punctuation correct or incorrect? The school will sell homemade baked goods:muffins, rolls, cakes, and cookies.

A) Incorrect.

B) Correct.

25. Which of the following is correct?.

A) I will need to bring the following:a t-shirt, shorts, and a change of socks.

B) I will need to bring the following a t-shirt, shorts, and a change of socks.

C) I will need to bring the following; a t-shirt, shorts, and a change of socks.

D) I will need to bring the following a t-shirt; shorts; and a change of socks.