This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Punctuation > Colons – Quiz 11 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Colons Quiz 11 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Unable to focus because of the loud construction work outside, Harry went to the library to study. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 2. Which sentence uses the colon correctly? A) I need to go to the store:for milk, bananas, and eggs. B) I:need milk, bananas, and eggs:at the store. C) I need to get:some milk bananas, and eggs at the store. D) I need these items at the store:milk, bananas, and eggs. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I need these items at the store:milk, bananas, and eggs. 3. Darby works part time at the movie theater. A) Hyphen. B) No hyphen. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No hyphen. 4. Which punctuation is necessary in the [ ] in the following sentence:Before anyone else had an opportunity to ask Mrs. Schumacher a question about the assignment [ ] Anna had asked forty-two questions about Mrs. Schumacher's granddaughter, Caroline. A) No punctuation necessary. B) Colon [:]. C) Comma [, ]. D) Semicolon [ ; ]. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Comma [, ]. 5. What is the BEST way to revise this run-on sentence? 'Maria is the team captain she is also the top scorer.' A) Maria is the team captain, she is also the top scorer. B) Maria is the team captain; she is also the top scorer. C) Maria is the team captain:she is also the top scorer. D) Maria is the team captain, and, she is also the top scorer. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Maria is the team captain; she is also the top scorer. 6. Since the colon is also a body part you want to make sure you are using the correct colon or it will do what to your sentences? A) Get them dirty. B) Ruin them. C) Rect um. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 7. ..... are used to separate clauses when they are joined by some ..... , such consequently, furthermore, however, moreover, nonetheless, or therefore. A) Semicolon Fan Boy. B) SemicolonSubordinateconjunction. C) CommasConjunction junction. D) SemicolonConjunctive adverb. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) SemicolonConjunctive adverb. 8. Erick wanted expensive things for Christmas ..... like an XBox and a dirt bike. A) NOTHING. B) Colon. C) Semi Colon. D) Comma. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Comma. 9. Right or wrong?Martin wore red shoes; Bradford FC have got a game tonight. A) Wrong! That should be a comma not a semi colon!. B) Wrong. Just wrong. Those 2 sentences aren't related. C) Wrong! But I don't know why . D) Right. Wow that's a good sentence! Wish I'd written it!. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Wrong. Just wrong. Those 2 sentences aren't related. 10. Choose if the following sentence uses a colon correctly or incorrectly.When we go to California we will be going to:Bakersfield, Barstow, and Palm Springs. A) CORRECT. B) INCORRECT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) INCORRECT. 11. Caution? Do not use near open flame. A) Dash. B) Colon. C) Hyphen. D) Semicolon. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Colon. 12. Dorothy failed her test, but it was extremely difficult. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 13. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon without a conjunctive adverb. A) I wanted to go for a walk, it was raining outside. B) I wanted to go for a walk:it was raining outside. C) I wanted to go for a walk; it was raining outside. D) I wanted to go for a walk; but it was raining outside. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I wanted to go for a walk; it was raining outside. 14. Choose if the following sentence uses a colon correctly or incorrectly.When we go to California we are planning to visit:Bakersfield, Barstow, and Palm Springs. A) CORRECT. B) INCORRECT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) INCORRECT. 15. Complete the sentence:The recipe calls for several spices ..... cumin, coriander, and turmeric ..... each adds a unique flavor. A) ;:. B) :;. C) :,. D) ; ;. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) :;. 16. Complete the sentence:The following supplies are required for the art class ..... paintbrushes, canvases, and acrylic paints. A) ,. B) :. C) ;. D) . Show Answer Correct Answer: B) :. 17. The only way that you can correctly use a colon between two complete sentences is ..... A) The second sentence must relate to the first sentence and it expands on the first sentence. B) You can't use a colon between two sentences. C) The first sentence must relate to the second sentence and it must expand on the first sentence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The second sentence must relate to the first sentence and it expands on the first sentence. 18. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a dash? A) She was late:as usual:to the meeting. B) She was late; as usual; to the meeting. C) She was late, as usual, to the meeting. D) She was late-as usual-to the meeting. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) She was late-as usual-to the meeting. 19. Which sentence has been punctuated correctly with a semi-colon? A) I got an A on my English assignment; I really studied hard. B) I got an A on my English assignment I really studied; hard. C) I got an A; on my English assignment I really studied hard. D) I got an A on my English assignment:I really studied hard. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I got an A on my English assignment; I really studied hard. 20. Colons are used to ..... A) Provide emphasis in writing. B) End a sentence. C) Start a list. D) Separate two independent clauses. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Start a list. 21. What goes in the blank? Last night's rain left the tree-lined trail in the park wet and muddy ..... nevertheless, I enjoyed the fresh, clean air on my morning job. A) Semicolon. B) Colon. C) Comma. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Semicolon. 22. True or False:Use a semicolon to separate items in a list when the items themselves contain commas. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 23. Which is the correct way to write the bolded portion of the sentence below?The committee consisted of the following members-Sly Norville, Trindell Ride, Mylie Kong, JaTavion Daze, Natalio C. Fuerte, Camden Cookery, and Malachi Robinson. A) The committee consisted of the following,. B) The committee consisted of the following:. C) The committee consisted of the following;. D) Leave as is. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The committee consisted of the following:. 24. The speech was long and repetitious consequently people in the audience began fidgeting in their seats and whispering among themselves. A) Repetitious consequently; people. B) Repetitious; consequently, people. C) Repetitious, consequently, people. D) Repetitious; consequently people. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Repetitious; consequently, people. 25. In which sentence is the colon used incorrectly? A) He said:Meet me at noon. B) He said:'Meet me at noon'. C) He said 'Meet me at noon':. D) He said:'Meet me at noon.'. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He said:Meet me at noon. 26. Dash, colon, or semicolon? A) After 80 years of dreaming, the elderly man realized it was time to finally revisit the land of his youth-Ireland. B) After eighty years of dreaming, the elderly man realized it was time to finally revisit the land of his youth:Ireland. C) After eighty years of dreaming, the elderly man realized it was time to finally revisit the land of his youth; Ireland. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) After 80 years of dreaming, the elderly man realized it was time to finally revisit the land of his youth-Ireland. 27. True or False:You should use a colon after a complete sentence when introducing a quotation. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 28. True or False:The word 'it' should be capitalized in the following sentence. 'I know the secret to winning the game:it takes a lot of practice.' A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 29. Place a colon where it belongs:There's only one rule to follow "Do not talk during the test." A) There's only one rule to follow "Do not talk during the test." :. B) There's only one rule to follow: "Do not talk during the test.". C) There's only one rule to follow "Do not talk:during the test.". D) There's only one rule:to follow "Do not talk during the test.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) There's only one rule to follow: "Do not talk during the test.". 30. Practicing yoga requires the following-patience, flexibility, strength, and a positive attitude.What is the correct way to punctuate the bolded portion of the sentence above? A) Following:patience. B) Following patience. C) Leave as is. D) Following, patience,. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Following:patience. 31. Two heads are better than one, however sometimes too many cooks spoil the broth. A) Yes, semi colon. B) No, no semi colon. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes, semi colon. 32. Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly with a semicolon: A) He's a great player, however; he needs to practice more. B) He's a great player; however he needs to practice more. C) He's a great player; however, he needs to practice more. D) He's a great player however, he needs to practice more;. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He's a great player; however, he needs to practice more. 33. If I get a new job I will be very happy. A) Job:I. B) Job; I. C) Job, I. D) As it is. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Job, I. 34. I left my house at 6 ..... 30 this morning, but I had to stop at the gas station ..... I was running on Empty. A) Colon, comma. B) Colon, semi-colon. C) Semicolon, colon. D) Colon, colon. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Colon, semi-colon. 35. Correctly punctuate the sentence below with a colon (A) or a semicolon (B).Maps have many features ..... scales, legends, and symbols. A) :(colon). B) ; (semocolon). C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) :(colon). 36. EXERCISE 2:Using Colons for Special Writing SituationsAdd the necessary colons in each sentence."Dear Mr. Nelson" is the way I started my business letter. A) "Dear Mr. Nelson" is the way I started:my business letter. B) "Dear Mr. Nelson:" is the way I started my business letter. C) "Dear Mr. Nelson, " is the way I started my business letter. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Dear Mr. Nelson:" is the way I started my business letter. 37. You want to revise this sentence to add emphasis:'He finally achieved his main goal of winning the championship.' Which revision BEST uses a colon to add emphasis and clarify the goal? A) He finally achieved his main goal:winning the championship. B) He finally achieved:his main goal of winning the championship. C) He finally achieved his main goal; winning the championship. D) He finally achieved his main goal, winning the championship. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He finally achieved his main goal:winning the championship. 38. True or False?Llamas have a defense mechanism; they spit. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 39. What goes in the blank? Members of the ancient Tsimane Indian tribe living in Anachere, Bolivia, get a majority of their food from rivers in the Amazon Basin ..... the forest ..... or their gardens. A) Semicolon. B) Colon. C) Comma. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Comma. 40. What goes in the blank? Both Pablo Picasso ..... and Georges Braque are sometimes considered the founders of the art movement known as Cubism. A) Semicolon. B) Colon. C) Comma. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) None of the above. 41. This summer, I am planning on traveling to New York City ..... but if ticket prices don't go down, I probably will not. A) Semicolon. B) Colon. C) Comma. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Comma. 42. Complete the sentence:I have visited three countries in my life ..... Canada, Mexico, and France ..... each trip was memorable. A) ;:. B) , ;. C) :;. D) ; ;. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) :;. 43. Seeing you here means that you missed the bus. A) Means. B) Means,. C) Means;. D) Means:. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Means. 44. Which punctuation is necessary in the [ ] in the following sentence:Noah decided he no longer wanted to play sports so he gave his equipment to [ ] Matthew Brockhaus, Gavin Geilenkirchen, and Tucker Czarnick. A) Comma [, ]. B) Colon [:]. C) Semicolon [ ; ]. D) No punctuation necessary. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) No punctuation necessary. 45. Which of the following is NOT a fucntion of a semicolon? A) SV ; adverbial, SV. B) SV ; SV. C) SV ; quote. D) Items in a list that already contains commas. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) SV ; quote. 46. The Byrnes have six pets ..... two dogs, a cat, and three guinea pigs. A) :. B) ;. C) -. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) :. 47. I saw the sun shining. It hadn't rained for days. I presumed there was no chance of it starting now. A) Semi colon after 'shining'. B) Semi colon after 'days'. C) No semi colon. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Semi colon after 'days'. 48. Fill in the blank with a colon or semi-colon:I need to buy groceries ..... milk, eggs, and bread. A) I need to buy groceries; milk, eggs, and bread. B) I need to buy groceries, milk:eggs, and bread. C) I need to buy groceries:milk; eggs, and bread. D) I need to buy groceries:milk, eggs, and bread. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I need to buy groceries:milk, eggs, and bread. 49. What goes in the blank? Several ingredients in common pesticides have been linked to ..... hormonal changes, cancer, kidney or liver toxicity, and depression. A) Semicolon. B) Colon. C) Comma. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) None of the above. 50. I would like to read Shadow and Act ..... it is a collection of essays by Ralph Ellison. A) ;. B) ,. C) No punctuation needed. D) :. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) ;. 51. Choose if the following sentence uses a colon correctly or incorrectly.My favorite kind of cake is made of:carrots, flour, butter, eggs, and cream cheese icing. A) CORRECT. B) INCORRECT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) INCORRECT. 52. Dear Professor Thomas: A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 53. Complete the sentence:We visited New York City last summer ..... we saw the Empire State Building, Times Square, and Central Park. A) ,. B) :. C) . D) ;. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) :. 54. Complete the sentence:My brother plays three sports ..... basketball, soccer, and tennis. A) ;. B) . C) :. D) ,. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) :. 55. Basque ..... it's spoken in the Pyrenees Mountains ..... has no relation to any other known language. A) :. B) ;. C) -. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) -. 56. Which would I use to introduce a list of things? A) Semicolon. B) Colon. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Colon. 57. In which of the following cases should a colon be used? A) After a verb. B) After a preposition. C) To introduce a quotation. D) To introduce a list. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To introduce a quotation. 58. Which sentence correctly combines two independent clauses? A) The sun set:the sky turned pink. B) The sun set the sky turned pink. C) The sun set, the sky turned pink. D) The sun set; the sky turned pink. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The sun set; the sky turned pink. 59. Semi-colons are tricky. Which one is correct? A) I don't like going to the gym in fact, I cancelled my membership. B) I don't like going to the gym. In fact; I cancelled my membership. C) I don't like going to the gym; in fact, I cancelled my membership. D) I don't like going to the gym in fact; I cancelled my membership. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I don't like going to the gym; in fact, I cancelled my membership. 60. Complete the sentence:The committee had three main goals ..... increase membership, improve communication, and expand outreach. A) :. B) . C) ;. D) ,. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) :. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesColons Quiz 1Colons Quiz 2Colons Quiz 3Colons Quiz 4Colons Quiz 5Colons Quiz 6Colons Quiz 7Colons Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books