This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Punctuation > Colons And Semicolons – Quiz 4 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Colons And Semicolons Quiz 4 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Is the following punctuation correct or incorrect? The school will sell homemade baked goods:muffins, rolls, cakes, and cookies. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 2. Add the semicolons!I bought a pair of shiny, blue clown shoes a squeaky, red nose and a rainbow wig A) I bought a pair of shiny; blue clown shoes; a squeaky; red nose; and a rainbow wig. B) I bought a pair of shiny, blue clown shoes, a squeaky, red nose; and a rainbow wig. C) I bought a pair of shiny, blue clown shoes:a squeaky, red nose:and a rainbow wig. D) I bought a pair of shiny, blue clown shoes; a squeaky, red nose; and a rainbow wig. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I bought a pair of shiny, blue clown shoes; a squeaky, red nose; and a rainbow wig. 3. Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation:My mother often recites this Shakespeare quote ..... "All that glitters is not gold." A) :(colon). B) -(hyphen). C) . (period). D) ; (semicolon). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) :(colon). 4. Is the following punctuation correct or incorrect? These one-time authors fade away; many are later forgotten. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 5. Fix this sentence. Shakespeare said it best "To thine own self be true." A) Shakespeare said it best: "To thine own self be true.". B) Shakespeare said it best; "To thine own self be true.". C) Correct as is. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Shakespeare said it best: "To thine own self be true.". 6. Is the punctuation used correctly:I love science fiction books:The Arc of a Scythe series is a favorite. A) No. B) Yes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) No. 7. Correctly punctuate the sentence below with a colon (A) or a semicolon (B). Maps have many features ..... scales, legends, and symbols. A) ; (semicolon). B) :(colon). Show Answer Correct Answer: B) :(colon). 8. I spent my Saturday the best way I know ..... sleeping in my warm, cozy bed. A) How:. B) How;. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) How:. 9. In which sentence is a semicolon used correctly to join two related clauses? A) My sister and I agree on many subjects but disagree on one; the existence of ghosts. B) I saw a ghost at my cousin's house; and I screamed and ran away. C) Ghost are definitely fake; I only like dramatic movies. D) I'm convinced that ghosts are real; I saw a ghost in the attic yesterday. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I'm convinced that ghosts are real; I saw a ghost in the attic yesterday. 10. What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence:'Gary has gone to play pickleball ( ..... ) he is practicing to play in the tournament.' A) . B) ,. C) :. D) ;. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) ;. 11. I love Outlander; "Both Sides Now" is my favorite episode. A) Incorrect. B) Correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Correct. 12. Fix the sentence. There are two choices at this time run away or fight. A) There are two choices at this time:run away or fight. B) There are two choices at this time; run away or fight. C) Correct as is. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) There are two choices at this time:run away or fight. 13. What is one use of a semi colon? A) Making your work more fancy. B) Ending a sentences. C) Linking two related clauses. D) Starting a dialogue. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Linking two related clauses. 14. Mom I need the following items a red sweater my stamp collection and several extra pairs of socks A) Mom, I need the following items:a red sweater. B) Mom; I need the following items,. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mom, I need the following items:a red sweater. 15. If you get lost in the snow, this is what you should do ..... stay where you are, make yourself warm and comfortable and wait for help. A) Colon. B) Semicolon. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Colon. 16. Where is a semicolon needed?We couldn't focus in the last half as a result, we lost the game. A) Result;. B) Half;. C) Game;. D) Focus;. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Half;. 17. A semicolon functions differently than a period because it ..... A) Separates the subject and the verb. B) Joins two closely related sentences. C) Introduces a quote. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Joins two closely related sentences. 18. TRUE or FALSE:A colon can be used to indicate time. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 19. 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. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) My favorite cake is made of carrots, flour, butter, eggs, and cream cheese icing. 20. 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. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 21. 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. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A:bread, milk, and eggs. 22. 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. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Jennifer ate at restaurants every night; thus, she ran out of money. 23. Dear Governor ..... I am a concerned citizen trying to make a difference. A) Colon. B) Semicolon. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Colon. 24. It's impossible to decide which is ..... Netflix, Hulu, or Disney +. A) Better:. B) Better;. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Better:. 25. 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) :,. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) ;,. 26. 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. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I enjoy the beach very much; however, my wife prefers the lake. 27. 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 between items in lists if some items in the list include commas. C) Use a semicolon to link closely related independent clauses. D) Use a semicolon to separate an independent clause from a quotation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Use a semicolon to separate an independent clause from a quotation. 28. Where does the semicolon go? The artist preferred to paint in oils he did not like watercolors. A) Before to. B) This sentence does not need a semicolon. C) After paint. D) After oils. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) After oils. 29. In rare cases, which type of punctuation do you use when you're combining two sentence, where the second sentence EXPLAINS the first? A) Period. B) Colon. C) Semicolon. D) Comma. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Colon. 30. Please select the correct sentence A) Sarafina and Rodrigo purchased:five cans of milk, three jars of lemonade, and a case of Mountain Dew. B) I didn't believe she had completed the requested chores:wash the dog, milk the cows, and prune the trees. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I didn't believe she had completed the requested chores:wash the dog, milk the cows, and prune the trees. 31. 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. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mrs. Morris preaches this concept: "Second place is first loser.". 32. Without hesitation, Kevin took the oath now he is a full-fledged police officer. A) Without hesitation:. B) Without hesitation, Kevin took the oath;. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Without hesitation, Kevin took the oath;. 33. 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. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Colon. 34. This is what I told him ..... "Buy yourself a bicycle, so that you don't have to borrow min!" A) Semicolon. B) Colon. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Colon. 35. Which punctuation mark is needed in the following sentence?The children asked for four supplies glitter, glue, markers, and poster board. A) ;. B) :. C) Neither of these. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) :. 36. Where should you place the colon (:) in the following?When I find myself in times of trouble Mother Mary comes to me speaking words of wisdom "Let it be" A) After "me". B) After "trouble". C) After "be". D) After "wisdom". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) After "trouble". 37. A dependent clause is a complete sentence. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 38. What change if any should be made to the following sentence:The graduation speaker proclaimed "Do whatever you can to be your best." A) Add a semicolon after proclaimed. B) No change needed. C) Add a colon after proclaimed. D) Add a comma after proclaimed. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Add a comma after proclaimed. 39. Where is a colon needed?Our class studied the works of the following painters Degas, Manet, Monet, Sisley, and Gauguin. A) After the word painters. B) After the word studied. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) After the word painters. 40. How many colons are missing from the following passage? Dear Ms. Jones Please meet me in my office at 730 A.M. next Monday. We will review several books, including Leon Edel's Henry James, Volume I 126-132. Note This is a very important meeting. A) 5. B) 2. C) 4. D) 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 4. 41. In the following sentence, where should a semicolon be added? Animals are consumers they do not make their own food. A) Animals are consumers they do not make their own; food. B) Animals are consumers they; do not make their own food. C) Animals are consumers; they do not make their own food. D) Animals; are consumers they do not make their own food. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Animals are consumers; they do not make their own food. 42. What punctuation belongs in the blank space? Kat has the world's largest collection of arrowheads ..... she does not let anyone see it, however. A) ;. B) . C) :. D) ,. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) ;. 43. Is the semicolon in the correct spot:The islanders had lost their spirit; for fighting furthermore, no one wanted to provoke Tiny's anger. A) No. B) Yes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) No. 44. Which sentence uses semi colons correctly? A) The Europe trip will include visits to London, England, Rome, Italy; Paris, France, Munich, Germany, and Warsaw, Poland. B) The Europe trip will include visits to London; England, Rome; Italy, Paris; France, Munich; Germany, and Warsaw; Poland. C) The Europe trip will include visits to London, England; Rome, Italy; Paris, France; Munich, Germany; and Warsaw, Poland. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The Europe trip will include visits to London, England; Rome, Italy; Paris, France; Munich, Germany; and Warsaw, Poland. 45. Bob really wants a new car however he can not afford it. A) ; really. B) ; wants a ;. C) ; however,. D) However:he. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) ; however,. 46. What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence:'There is only one thing to do now ( ..... ) confess while you still have time.' A) . B) :. C) ,. D) ;. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) :. 47. Where is a semicolon needed?The next book in the series comes out next month I can't wait. A) Month;. B) Series;. C) Can't;. D) Book;. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Month;. 48. I gave you the spray bottles for one reason to clean the windows. What is the proper punctuation and place? A) Reason; to. B) Reason, to. C) Reason:to. D) None needed. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reason:to. 49. TRUE or FALSE:A semicolon and a colon share the same exact functions. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 50. Without even looking at a menu, I could tell just by stepping out into the hallway what would be for lunch:fried chicken. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 51. Where is a colon needed?The theater company announced the opening of these plays King Lear, Death of a Salesman, and Camelot. A) After the word plays. B) After the word announced. C) After the word opening. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) After the word plays. 52. The Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini had this to say about languages ..... "A different language is a different vision of life." A) :. B) ;. C) -. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) :. 53. Where does the colon go? A) These:are my favorite foods pizza, pasta, hamburgers and sundaes!. B) These are:my favorite foods pizza, pasta, hamburgers and sundaes!. C) These are my favorite foods:pizza, pasta, hamburgers and sundaes!. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) These are my favorite foods:pizza, pasta, hamburgers and sundaes!. 54. Correct or incorrect? The elderly gentleman forgot a lot of things such as:his dentures and his socks. A) CORRECT. B) INCORRECT. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) INCORRECT. 55. 1 Complete or 2 complete thoughts? (in blue)Seamus wanted a pet rabbit. The pet store, however, did not have any. A) 1 complete thought. B) 2 complete thoughts. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1 complete thought. 56. If you pass this test, it means three things you understand colon usage, you're pretty good at English, and you have earned a high-five from your teacher. A) Things. B) Things;. C) Things:. D) Things,. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Things:. 57. Complete or Incomplete thought? (in blue)Johnny watched every event at the Olympics; swimming was his favorite. A) Incomplete. B) Complete. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Complete. 58. What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence:'Studies show there are many effects on climate change ( ..... ) ice caps are melting as the temperature continues to rise.' A) :. B) ;. C) ,. D) . Show Answer Correct Answer: A) :. 59. Is the punctuation correct?When I get home I'm eating my whole fridge; I'm starving. A) Yes. B) No. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 60. The top floor of the Eiffel tower is open to the public ..... however, the only way to access it is by elevator. A) ,. B) ;. C) :. D) No punctuation needed. 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