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Colons And Semicolons Quiz 3 (60 MCQs)

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1. TRUE or FALSE:A semicolon can be used to introduce a quote.
2. The weather was very good for gardens this summer our flowers bloomed more than anytime I can remember.
3. Is this semicolon used correctly in this sentence? He had a lot of work to do today; therefore, he skipped his lunch break.
4. What punctuation marks belong in the blank spaces?Heather is leaving for a road trip ..... therefore ..... she better put new tires on her car soon.
5. Is this sentence correct? The school day had ended; but I still had to go to practice.
6. Where is a colon needed?Music is more than a mechanical arrangement of sounds it is an expression of deep feelings and ethical values.
7. Add the colon(s)!The teacher made an announcement "The town meeting has been cancelled."
8. What punctuation belongs in the blank space?Vladimir hurt his knee right before the championship ..... the team went on to play a fantastic game, nevertheless.
9. Jerry has been absent for six days thus he is failing trigonometry.
10. Is the punctuation correct?It's the best day of the week:snow day!
11. After which word should a colon be inserted?The teacher shared one of John F. Kennedy's most famous quotes "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country."
12. In the following sentence, where should a colon be added? Animals are consumers they do not make their own food.
13. Is this sentence punctuated correctly? "I was thinking, Mandy, we have not had pie for a while."
14. What punctuation marks belong in the blank spaces?Harry and I wrote a few love songs ..... our friends ..... however, found them more funny than romantic.
15. Where is a semicolon needed?Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner.
16. Does this sentence us a semicolon correctly? I need to finish this report by tomorrow; I'm not sure if I can do it.
17. Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation:We plan on arriving at school at 7 ..... 45 in the morning.
18. What change, if any, should be made to the following sentence:For instance, the boots used in the military are the same as those from World War II, their incredibly durable, reliable, and are a symbol of what the soldiers stand for.
19. In the following sentence, where should a colon be added? I asked you to do one thing to bake a seven-layer wedding cake with buttercream frosting.
20. I will be there as soon as I finish working; that is a promise I will definitely keep.
21. I gave you the spray bottles for one reason to clean the windows.
22. What change if any needs to be made to the following sentence:We didn't want to admit we were wrong but we did anyway.
23. Fix this sentence. The main character in the movie said "Play hard. Work harder."
24. Is this sentence correct? Sammy had just got a cat the other day; it was brown a cat named Tucker.
25. Which punctuation mark is needed in the following sentence?The forecast called for a great deal of rain consequently, the party was postponed.
26. The elderly lady often forgot things, too:such as her dentures and her socks.
27. What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence:'The traffic on the highway was horrible ( ..... ) I decided to wait.'
28. Complete the sentence by filling in the blank.I need you to pick up the following things at Kroger ..... bananas, strawberries, and cookies.
29. Fix this sentence. The student kept yelling "How do you use a colon?"
30. Is the following punctuation or incorrect? Teens have published best selling books, however, some never publish anything again.
31. Mrs. Morris preaches this concept, "Second place is first loser."
32. Where is a colon needed?You will need to have the following items for the trip tent, lantern, matches, and a compass.
33. Where does the semicolon go? I had a huge meal however, I am already hungry again.
34. The Student Council officers are as follows:Amanda Ngo, president ..... Kyle Beltran, vice-president ..... Stuart Moran, treasurer ..... and Corey Mirsky, secretary.
35. I bought a lots of:bacon, turkey, chicken, and tuna.
36. Which punctuation mark do I use between the chapter and verse in biblical scriptures? (Ruth 111-13)
37. I left my house at 6 ..... 30 this morning, but I had to stop at the gas station ..... I was running on E.
38. John went to the party for one reason only to get revenge.
39. Is the following punctuation correct or incorrect? Writers need:imagination, a good story to tell, and a lively writing style.
40. What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence:'He went to the store ( ..... ) he bought some groceries.'
41. When should a colon be used instead of a semicolon between two independent clauses?
42. Is the following punctuation correct or incorrect? Reading from 8:30 in the morning until 9:00 that night, Sam finished S.E. Hinton's book yesterday.
43. Fix this sentence. This house has everything I need two bedrooms, a backyard, and a garage.
44. Rule #1:A colon must have ..... before it.
45. Fix this sentence. Let's go to Woof Gang Bakery they sell the yummiest dog treats.
46. It's not surprising you were fired:you called in sick three times.
47. Is this semicolon used correctly? The new gym opened last month; it has state-of-the-art equipment.
48. 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.
49. Let's go to the library:there are 15 different books I'd like to take out.
50. Which punctuation mark do I use between independent clauses (related in meaning) with a conjunction in between?
51. Which of these sentences uses their semicolon correctly?
52. You need new brakes; otherwise, you may not be able to stop in time.
53. Add the Punctuation!Sherk had one chance at getting his swamp back battling Lord Farquaad to the death.
54. Some mornings I eat my favorite breakfast ..... an everything bagel.
55. Select the choice with correct punctuation for the following sentence:For the Veterans' Drive, we brought many items canned goods, toothbrushes, and socks.
56. Camels are impressive creatures they are much larger than one might imagine.
57. I couldn't wait to drive my dream car:my dad's 1984 Nissan Turbo 300ZX.
58. 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.
59. After which word should a colon be inserted?The girls requested breakfast pancakes, sausage, and orange juice.
60. I went to the store to get some things, screws, a hammer, and nails.
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