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🎯 Colons And Semicolons – Quiz 13
1. A semicolon functions differently than a period because it _____ .
A) Joins two closely related sentences.
B) Separates the subject and the verb.
C) Introduces a quote.
D) None of above.
2. Choose the correct sentence.
A) I took burgers; pizzas; soft drinks and candyfloss to the late night party at my friend's house.
B) Her name; is Alessia and she lives; in Toronto.
C) Desertification; means the process; of moist land becoming; a desert.
D) Spaghetti; is my favourite food.
3. TRUE or FALSE:A colon can be used to indicate time.
A) True.
B) False.
4. Colon or no colon?.
A) My favorite cake is made of carrots, flour, butter, eggs, and cream cheese icing.
B) My favorite cake is made of:carrots, flour, butter, eggs, and cream cheese icing.
5. Does this sentnece use a colon correctly? The famous line from the movie Jerry Maguire comes to mind:"Show me the money!".
A) Yes.
B) No.
6. I will need the following from the store _____ (a).
A) A:bread, milk, and eggs.
B) Bread and milk, and eggs.
C) :bread milk and eggs.
D) None of above.
7. In which sentence is a semicolon used correctly?.
A) Anthony took a trip to Boise, Idaho; Seattle, Washington; and Portland, Oregon.
B) My favorite flavors of ice cream are chocolate; double chocolate; and mint chocolate chip.
C) Some of the properties used to describe minerals include color; luster; hardness; and streak.
D) The computer was first invented in the 1940s; but the first laptop was not invented until the 80s.
8. Choose the correct sentence.
A) My brother likes vampires, ghosts, and goblins.
B) My brother likes:vampires, ghosts, and goblins.
9. Fix this sentence. Jennifer ate at restaurants every night thus she ran out of money.
A) Jennifer ate at restaurants every night; thus, she ran out of money.
B) Jennifer ate at restaurants every night, thus; she ran out of money.
C) Jennifer ate at restaurants every night:thus, she ran out of money.
D) None of above.
10. Dear Governor _____ I am a concerned citizen trying to make a difference.
A) Semicolon.
B) Colon.
11. It's impossible to decide which is _____ Netflix, Hulu, or Disney +.
A) Better;.
B) Better:.
12. What punctuation marks belong in the blank spaces?Sarah is skipping the pool party to take her turtle to the vet _____ besides _____ it's too cold to go swimming today.
A) :,.
B) , ,.
C) , ;.
D) ;,.
13. Colon or semicolon?.
A) Shakespeare said it best; "To thine own self be true.".
B) Shakespeare said it best:"To thine own self be true.".
14. We packed the car with supplies for our trip _____ food, tent, and camping gear.
A) Colon .
B) Semicolon.
C) Comma.
D) None of above.
15. Which sentence is written correctly?.
A) My favorite teams are the Bulls, the Cubs and the Bears.
B) My favorite teams are:the Bulls, the Cubs, and the Bears.
C) My favorite teams are:the Bulls; the Cubs; and the Bears.
D) My favorite teams are; the Bulls; the Cubs; and the Bears.
16. Determine if the sentence is correct or not.I enjoy the beach very much, however, my wife prefers the lake.
A) I enjoy the beach very much; however, my wife prefers the lake.
B) I enjoy the beach very much, however my wife prefers the lake.
C) Correct As Is.
D) None of above.
17. Which of the following is NOT considered a rule that we learned about semicolons?.
A) Use a semicolon to link complete clauses with a conjunctive abverb or transition word (however, consequently, etc.).
B) Use a semicolon to link closely related independent clauses.
C) Use a semicolon between items in lists if some items in the list include commas.
D) Use a semicolon to separate an independent clause from a quotation.
18. Where does the semicolon go? The artist preferred to paint in oils he did not like watercolors.
A) Before to.
B) After paint.
C) After oils.
D) This sentence does not need a semicolon.
19. My aunt is a very stingy person; _____ , her husband doesn't like spend too much of his money.
A) Likewise.
B) Nevertheless.
C) Besides.
D) None of above.
20. In rare cases, which type of punctuation do you use when you're combining two sentence, where the second sentence EXPLAINS the first?.
A) Comma.
B) Period.
C) Colon.
D) Semicolon.
21. Please select the correct sentence.
A) I didn't believe she had completed the requested chores:wash the dog, milk the cows, and prune the trees.
B) Sarafina and Rodrigo purchased:five cans of milk, three jars of lemonade, and a case of Mountain Dew.
22. Fix this sentence. Mrs. Morris preaches this concept "Second place is first loser.".
A) Mrs. Morris preaches this concept:"Second place is first loser.".
B) Mrs. Morris preaches this concept; "Second place is first loser.".
C) Correct as is.
D) None of above.
23. Without hesitation, Kevin took the oath now he is a full-fledged police officer.
A) Without hesitation:.
B) Without hesitation, Kevin took the oath;.
24. Which punctuation mark do I use between independent clauses joined by a transitional expression?.
A) Semicolon.
B) Colon.
C) Comma.
D) None of the Above.
25. What is needed in the blank? I love working in advertising. You have so many challenges _____ being creative, working in a team, keeping clients happy and meeting deadlines.
A) Colon.
B) Semicolon.
C) Comma.
D) None needed.