This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Punctuation > Colons And Semicolons – Quiz 7 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Colons And Semicolons Quiz 7 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. 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 "thing". B) After "you". C) After "cake". D) After "bake". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) After "thing". 2. I went to the store to get some things, screws, a hammer, and nails. A) I went to the store to get some things, which were, screws, a hammer, and nails. B) I went to the store to get some things; screws, a hammer, and nails. C) I went to the store to get some things:screws, a hammer, and nails. D) Correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I went to the store to get some things:screws, a hammer, and nails. 3. Is the following punctuation correct or incorrect? The school will sell homemade baked goods:muffins, rolls, cakes, and cookies. A) Incorrect. B) Correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Correct. 4. 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. 5. Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation:My mother often recites this Shakespeare quote ..... "All that glitters is not gold." A) . (period). B) ; (semicolon). C) :(colon). D) -(hyphen). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) :(colon). 6. 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. 7. 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.". 8. Is the punctuation used correctly:I love science fiction books:The Arc of a Scythe series is a favorite. A) Yes. B) No. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 9. 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). 10. I spent my Saturday the best way I know ..... sleeping in my warm, cozy bed. A) How;. B) How:. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) How:. 11. 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. 12. 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) ;. 13. I love Outlander; "Both Sides Now" is my favorite episode. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 14. 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. 15. What is one use of a semi colon? A) Ending a sentences. B) Linking two related clauses. C) Starting a dialogue. D) Making your work more fancy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Linking two related clauses. 16. 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. 17. 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) Semicolon. B) Colon. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Colon. 18. Where is a semicolon needed?We couldn't focus in the last half as a result, we lost the game. A) Game;. B) Focus;. C) Result;. D) Half;. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Half;. 19. 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. 20. TRUE or FALSE:A colon can be used to indicate time. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 21. 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. 22. Does this sentnece use a colon correctly? The famous line from the movie Jerry Maguire comes to mind: "Show me the money!" A) No. B) Yes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Yes. 23. 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. 24. 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. 25. Dear Governor ..... I am a concerned citizen trying to make a difference. A) Semicolon. B) Colon. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Colon. 26. It's impossible to decide which is ..... Netflix, Hulu, or Disney +. A) Better:. B) Better;. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Better:. 27. 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) ;,. 28. 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.". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Shakespeare said it best: "To thine own self be true.". 29. 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. 30. 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 separate an independent clause from a quotation. C) Use a semicolon between items in lists if some items in the list include commas. D) Use a semicolon to link closely related independent clauses. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Use a semicolon to separate an independent clause from a quotation. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesColons And Semicolons Quiz 1Colons And Semicolons Quiz 2Colons And Semicolons Quiz 3Colons And Semicolons Quiz 4Colons And Semicolons Quiz 5Colons And Semicolons Quiz 6Colons And Semicolons Quiz 8Colons And Semicolons Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books