This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Punctuation > Colons – Quiz 14 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Colons Quiz 14 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. True or false:Do not use a colon to introduce a quote if the quote comes after a stand-alone sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 2. Select the correctly punctuated salutation. A) Dear Senator Harkin;. B) Dear Senator Harkin,. C) Dear Senator Harkin:. D) Dear Senator Harkin. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dear Senator Harkin:. 3. Which one of the uses of the colon is done correctly? A) The writer of the poem:Robert Frost. B) Mick Jagger always sang: "You can't always get what you want, you get what you need" .". C) The time:2022 C.E. D) The weekend:time to recharge before e do it all again. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mick Jagger always sang: "You can't always get what you want, you get what you need" .". 4. Analyze the following sentence and choose the correct punctuation: "The cake was delicious it was the best I ever had." A) The cake was delicious, it was the best I ever had. B) The cake was delicious it was the best I ever had. C) The cake was delicious:it was the best I ever had. D) The cake was delicious; it was the best I ever had. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The cake was delicious; it was the best I ever had. 5. There was one thing stopping me from getting up on that stage:pure, unadulterated fear. A) There was one thing stopping me from getting up on that stage; pure, unadulterated fear. B) NO CHANGE. C) There was one thing stopping me from getting up on that stage, pure, unadulterated fear. D) There was one thing stopping me from getting up on that stage-pure, unadulterated fear. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) NO CHANGE. 6. Which punctuation is necessary in the following sentence:Fr. Steve had the seniors set up the Christmas decorations [ ] but Mrs. Schumacher had the eighth grade take them down and put them away. A) Semicolon [ ; ]. B) No punctuation necessary. C) Colon [:]. D) Comma [, ]. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Comma [, ]. 7. Which sentence correctly uses a colon for an appositive? A) New York is known for one thing:its skyline. B) New York:is known for one thing:its skyline. C) New York:is known for one thing its skyline. D) New York is known for its skyline. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) New York is known for one thing:its skyline. 8. Which punctuation would work best in the following sentence:She had no trouble learning to ice skate ..... she'd been rollerblading since she was a small child. A) Dash. B) Semicolonn. C) Colon. D) Hyphen. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Semicolonn. 9. Identify the sentence that uses the colon correctly. A) She has one goal:to become a doctor. B) She has one goal; to become a doctor. C) She has one goal, to become a doctor. D) She has one goal to become a doctor. A) She has one goal; to become a doctor. B) She has one goal:to become a doctor. C) She has one goal to become a doctor. D) She has one goal, to become a doctor. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She has one goal:to become a doctor. 10. In which of the following sentences is the semicolon used incorrectly? A) I have a meeting tomorrow; however, I need to sleep early. B) I have a meeting tomorrow; I need to sleep early. C) I have a meeting tomorrow; therefore, I need to sleep early. D) I have a meeting tomorrow, I need to sleep early. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I have a meeting tomorrow, I need to sleep early. 11. Which of the following is NOT a reason to use a colon? A) To separate two independent clauses. B) To isolate a point for emphasis. C) To introduce a list. D) To introduce a quote. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To separate two independent clauses. 12. Choose the sentence that correctly uses commas to set off nonessential information. A) The book that I read last night was interesting. B) My best friend, Sarah, is coming to visit tomorrow. C) The car we drove to the beach, was blue. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) My best friend, Sarah, is coming to visit tomorrow. 13. Identify the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon to combine independent clauses. A) She loves to read:she goes to the library every week. B) She loves to read she goes to the library every week. C) She loves to read; she goes to the library every week. D) She loves to read, she goes to the library every week. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She loves to read; she goes to the library every week. 14. How should this sentence be separated?With a comma, semicolon, or a colon?The sunset is red ..... yellow ..... and orange. A) Comma. B) Semicolon. C) Colon. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Comma. 15. When you went to the ..... did they give you a flu shot? A) Doctor,. B) Doctor;. C) Doctor:. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Doctor,. 16. Which punctuation is necessary in the [ ] in the following sentence:Because Karly had many things happening after school, she carried a bag with the necessary supplies [ ] a comb, a water bottle, a toothbrush and toothpaste, and a change of clothes. A) Comma [, ]. B) No punctuation is necessary. C) Colon [:]. D) Semicolon [ ; ]. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Colon [:]. 17. What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence:'She has three favorite hobbies ( ..... ) reading, painting, and hiking.' A) ,. B) ;. C) . D) :. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) :. 18. Car inspections are every ..... while oil changes are every ..... A) Once a year/Once every 6 months. B) Once a year/three months. C) Once every 6 months/Once every other year. D) One a year/Once a year. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Once a year/Once every 6 months. 19. Fill in the blank:A ..... is a punctuation mark that represents a more significant pause than a comma but less significant than a period. A) Colon. B) Hyphen. C) Dash. D) Semicolon. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Semicolon. 20. Identify the sentence that correctly uses a comma to set off an introductory element. A) After, the rain stopped the sun came out. B) In the morning I like to go for a run. C) Before we eat dinner, we always say grace. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Before we eat dinner, we always say grace. 21. Which is an example of commas before FANBOYS? A) Mr. Dodson took Latin, Mrs. Larking took French, Ms. Goad took Spanish, and Mr. Wyler took Japanese. B) The big bad wolf, dressed as grandma, was covered head to toe to hide his true appearance. C) I want to get good grades, for college admission requirements. D) Please, don't touch the dinosaur. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I want to get good grades, for college admission requirements. 22. Is the following sentence punctuated correctly? A variety of factors can make some people more likely to be bitten by mosquitos than others:blood type, skin bacteria, metabolism, exercise, pregnancy, clothing color, and genetics. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 23. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon to link related ideas. A) She loves to read, therefore, she visits the library often. B) She loves to read:therefore, she visits the library often. C) She loves to read; therefore, she visits the library often. D) She loves to read-therefore, she visits the library often. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She loves to read; therefore, she visits the library often. 24. Participation in sports teaches many values, including, perseverance, teamwork, and dedication. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 25. Anna checks her email often, but she does not always respond right away. A) NO CHANGE. B) Anna checks her email often, but she does not always respond, right away. C) Anna checks her email often but she does not always respond right away. D) Anna checks her email, often but she does not always respond right away. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) NO CHANGE. 26. True or False:Use a semicolon when the second half of the sentence is related to the first half in a different way. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 27. Which comma usage is an example of an introductory phrase? A) Mr. Dodson took Latin, Mrs. Larking took French, Ms. Goad took Spanish, and Mr. Wyler took Japanese. B) The big bad wolf, dressed as grandma, was covered head to toe to hide his true appearance. C) I want to get good grades, for college admission requirements. D) Please, don't touch the dinosaur. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Please, don't touch the dinosaur. 28. "I love deadlines; I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by." Is the semicolon used correctly? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 29. Which is the proper use of the semi-colon? A) Jonny wants pizza; Michelle wants spaghetti, so they got Italian takeout for everyone. B) The test is hard; the diploma is the goal. C) The power is out; I stomped my toe. D) The sky is blue; the grass needs to be cut. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Jonny wants pizza; Michelle wants spaghetti, so they got Italian takeout for everyone. 30. Which of the following sentences is punctuated incorrectly? A) I need to buy:milk, eggs, and bread. B) I need to buy milk, eggs, and bread. C) I need to buy milk; eggs, and bread. D) I need to buy milk eggs and bread. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I need to buy:milk, eggs, and bread. 31. Which punctuation would work best in the following sentence:According to the Constitution, only one person ..... the President ..... can appoint justices to the Supreme Court. A) Hyphen. B) Semicolonn. C) Dash. D) Colon. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dash. 32. Which sentence correctly uses punctuation to separate two independent clauses with a conjunctive adverb? A) I wanted to go for a walk however it started to rain. B) I wanted to go for a walk; however, it started to rain. C) I wanted to go for a walk, however, it started to rain. D) I wanted to go for a walk:however, it started to rain. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I wanted to go for a walk; however, it started to rain. 33. When do you use a semicolon? A) To isolate a point for emphasis. B) To separate groups in a list. C) To introduce a list. D) To introduce a quote. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To separate groups in a list. 34. Which punctuation is necessary in the [ ] in the following sentence:Emerson decided he no longer wanted to play sports, so he gave his equipment to [ ] Matthew Brockhaus, Gavin Geilenkirchen, and Tucker Czarnick. A) Comma [, ]. B) Semicolon [ ; ]. C) No punctuation necessary. D) Colon [:]. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) No punctuation necessary. 35. When we get to California, there are three places which we plan to visit:Bakersfield, Barstow, and Palm Springs. A) CORRECT. B) INCORRECT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) CORRECT. 36. I always look for three traits in my ..... motivation, friendliness, and punctuality. A) Employees,. B) Employees;. C) Employees:. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Employees:. 37. Determine the correct punctuation for the following sentence: "I have a big test tomorrow I can't go out tonight." A) I have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight. B) I have a big test tomorrow:I can't go out tonight. C) I have a big test tomorrow I can't go out tonight. D) I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight. 38. What punctuation is necessary in the following sentence? If I have enough time, I will make breakfast for Melanie [ ] lunch for the Johnston's [ ] and dinner for my grandmother. A) No punctuation necessary. B) Comma [, ]. C) Colon [:]. D) Semicolon [ ; ]. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Comma [, ]. 39. In our writing class the instructor wants us to focus on:grammar, punctuation, style, and structure. A) CORRECT. B) INCORRECT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) INCORRECT. 40. Is the following comma used correctly:"America is a country where half the money is spent buying food, and the other half is spent trying to lose weight." A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 41. We don't know however whether or not we are going to the party. A) Know, however,. B) Know; however,. C) Know:however,. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Know, however,. 42. When I graduate high school, I would really like to attend:ASU, UCLA, or Stanford. A) CORRECT. B) INCORRECT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) INCORRECT. 43. When you go to the garage, please get:a hammer, a wrench, and a drill. A) CORRECT. B) INCORRECT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) INCORRECT. 44. Identify the sentence that uses a semicolon correctly to separate items in a complex list. A) On our trip, we visited Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and Berlin, Germany. B) On our trip, we visited Paris, France:Rome, Italy:and Berlin, Germany. C) On our trip, we visited Paris, France, Rome, Italy, and Berlin, Germany. D) On our trip, we visited Paris, France; Rome, Italy:and Berlin, Germany. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) On our trip, we visited Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and Berlin, Germany. 45. I've narrowed my choices down to three universities:ASU, UCLA, and Stanford. A) CORRECT. B) INCORRECT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) CORRECT. 46. Another fun thing to do would be drive upstate to see the Baseball Hall of Fame; I've always wanted to go there. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 47. Which punctuation would work best in the following sentence:The following items will be on sale during the first week in June ..... ice skates, skis, snowshoes, parkas, ski pants, and mittens. A) Semicolonn. B) Colon. C) Dash. D) Hyphen. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Colon. 48. True or False:Use a colon when the second half of the sentence is explaining or defining the first half. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 49. Which punctuation would work best in the following sentence:To be a successful inventor you need three things ..... intelligence, perseverance, and just a little bit of luck. A) Dash. B) Hyphen. C) Semicolonn. D) Colon. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Colon. 50. Which punctuation is necessary in the [ ] in the following sentence:Brock attends school during the day [ ] and works at the family farm in the late afternoon and evenings. A) No punctuation necessary. B) Comma [, ]. C) Colon [:]. D) Semicolon [ ; ]. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) No punctuation necessary. 51. Which punctuation is necessary in the [ ] in the following sentence:If you want to make Lexi and Brooklyn happy [ ] you should bring them something tasty from the Tin Can. A) No punctuation necessary. B) Colon [:]. C) Comma [, ]. D) Semicolon [ ; ]. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Comma [, ]. 52. Select the sentence that correctly uses a colon to introduce a list. A) My favorite colors are:blue, green, and purple. B) Sarah said: "I will be there at 5 pm.". C) The dog barked loudly:warning us of danger. D) I have so many chores to do:dishes, laundry, gardening, and cooking. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I have so many chores to do:dishes, laundry, gardening, and cooking. 53. Choose the correct punctuation for the following sentence:'She wanted to buy the dress ..... however, it was too expensive.' A) ,. B) :. C) ;. D) No punctuation needed. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) ;. 54. Nothing sticks more than:that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.Is the colon used correctly? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 55. Which of the following sentences correctly uses a colon to introduce a list? A) There are:three primary ingredients flour, sugar, and eggs. B) There are three primary ingredients flour, sugar, and eggs. C) There are three primary ingredients:flour, sugar, and eggs. D) There are three primary ingredients flour:sugar:and eggs. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) There are three primary ingredients:flour, sugar, and eggs. 56. Which sentence correctly uses a comma to separate items in a list? A) I bought apples oranges bananas and grapes. B) I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes. C) I bought apples oranges, bananas, and grapes. D) I bought apples, oranges bananas and grapes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes. 57. Which word is NOT a FANBOYS? A) For. B) And. C) Nor. D) Between. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Between. 58. Which sentence correctly uses a comma after an introductory phrase? A) After the movie:we went to dinner. B) After the movie; we went to dinner. C) After the movie, we went to dinner. D) After the movie we went to dinner. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) After the movie, we went to dinner. 59. When can you use a semicolon? A) After an introductory phrase. B) To join two sentences that are related. C) To separate extra information. D) Too make a list of three simple items. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To join two sentences that are related. 60. Which punctuation would work best in the following sentence:That kid is a little too self ..... confident for his own good. A) Colon. B) Dash. C) Semicolonn. D) Hyphen. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hyphen. ← 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