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 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Does the following use a colon correctly? There are many cereals I love, which include:Cheerios, Rice Krispies, and Cocoa Puffs. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 2. Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon with a conjunctive adverb to show contrast? A) He wanted to stay up late, however, he was too tired. B) He wanted to stay up late; however, he was too tired. C) He wanted to stay up late; he was too tired, however. D) He wanted to stay up late:however, he was too tired. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He wanted to stay up late; however, he was too tired. 3. What is the correct way to use a colon in a sentence? A) Use a colon to introduce a list or explanation. B) Use a colon to replace a comma in a list. C) Use a colon to end a sentence. D) Use a colon to separate two independent clauses. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Use a colon to introduce a list or explanation. 4. Complete the sentence:There are a few things I love about winter ..... snow, hot chocolate, and cozy sweaters. A) :. B) ;. C) ,. D) . Show Answer Correct Answer: A) :. 5. On our road trip, we plan to visit three places. Which sentence lists them correctly? A) We will visit Dallas, Texas, Austin, Texas, and Houston, Texas. B) We will visit Dallas, Texas; Austin, Texas; and Houston, Texas. C) We will visit:Dallas, Texas; Austin, Texas; and Houston, Texas. D) We will visit Dallas; Texas, Austin; Texas, and Houston; Texas. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) We will visit Dallas, Texas; Austin, Texas; and Houston, Texas. 6. Identify whether the colon has been used correctly or incorrectly.Smoking on public transport:a bad idea. A) Incorrect. B) Correct. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Incorrect. 7. True or False:It is correct to put a colon directly after a verb, like in the sentence 'My favorite hobbies are:reading, hiking, and swimming.' A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 8. Which one is a semicolon? A) :. B) ;. C) ''. D) :(. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) ;. 9. Does the following use a semicolon correctly?Pet Party Wednesday is always fun; I really look forward to it! A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 10. Choose if the following sentence uses a colon correctly or incorrectly.We covered many of the fundamentals in our writing class:grammar, punctuation, style, and structure. A) CORRECT. B) INCORRECT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) CORRECT. 11. We saw these animals in the Galapagos Islands ..... blue footed boobys, sea turtles, and penguins. A) ; (semi-colon). B) :(colon). C) [ ] (brackets). D) -(dash). Show Answer Correct Answer: B) :(colon). 12. A semicolon can be used 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. 13. EXERCISE 1:Using Colons as Introductory DevicesIn the following sentence, add colons and capitalization where needed.Walt Disney studded one subject with diligence he concentrated on art. A) Walt Disney studded one subject with diligence:he concentrated on art. B) Walt Disney studded one subject with diligence:He concentrated on art. C) Walt Disney studded one subject with diligence he concentrated on:art. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Walt Disney studded one subject with diligence:He concentrated on art. 14. Complete the sentence:I have several favorite genres of music ..... rock, jazz, and classical. A) :. B) . C) ,. D) ;. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) :. 15. Complete the sentence:Please pack the following items ..... a toothbrush, shampoo, and a towel. A) ,. B) . C) ;. D) :. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) :. 16. Which sentence uses semi-colons correctly in a list? A) I'll need to do the following today:take out the trash; pay my hydro bill; water my plants and shop for groceries. B) I'll need to do the following today:take out the trash, pay my hydro bill, water my plants, and shop for groceries. C) I'll need to do the following today:take out the trash; pay my hydro bill; water my plants; and shop for groceries. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I'll need to do the following today:take out the trash; pay my hydro bill; water my plants; and shop for groceries. 17. Music is more than a mechanical arrangement of sounds it is an expression of deep feelings and ethical values. A) After the word arrangement. B) After the word sounds. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) After the word sounds. 18. Terry is working on a project and he should be finished with it next week. A) ;and. B) :and. C) , and. D) As it is. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) , and. 19. Where should a semicolon be placed in the following sentence?I stayed up late studying for my test therefore, I am very tired today. A) After therefore. B) After studying. C) After late. D) Before therefore. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Before therefore. 20. Where does the colon go in the following sentence?The following events will be canceled 10, 000 meter run, 5, 000 meter run, and 3, 000 meter steeplechase. A) After events. B) After 5, 000. C) After following. D) After canceled. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) After canceled. 21. After a sleepless night, the senator made her decision she would not seek re-election. A) After the word decision. B) After the word seek. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) After the word decision. 22. Identify which sentence correctly uses a colon. A) Lydia wanted to see three cities in England:London, Manchester, and Oxford. B) Lydia wanted to see three cities in England:London, Manchester, and Oxford. C) Lydia wanted to see three cities in England:London, Manchester, and Oxford. D) None of the options correctly use a colon. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Lydia wanted to see three cities in England:London, Manchester, and Oxford. 23. A semicolon can replace a comma in a list. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 24. Do you need a colon for every list? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 25. Today I had to go to work, pick the kids up from school, take them to music practice ..... then cook dinner. A) :. B) ;. C) -. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) -. 26. We went to Columbus to eat, watch a movie, and buy a car but the restaurant had a long wait the theater was closed, and we ran out of money. A) Car:but. B) Car; but. C) Had; a. D) To:eat. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Car; but. 27. The article explained that video games need something specific to keep players engaged ..... challenge. A) ;. B) :. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) :. 28. I like basketball, football, volleyball, and soccer. Which comma is OPTIONAL in that list? A) The comma after "basketball". B) The comma after "football". C) The comma after "volleyball". D) TRICK QUESTION! You need all those commas. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The comma after "volleyball". 29. Identify the sentence that is punctuated correctly. A) I need to buy groceries:milk, bread, and eggs. B) I need to buy groceries; milk, bread, and eggs. C) I need to buy groceries milk, bread, and eggs. D) I need to buy groceries:milk; bread; and eggs. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I need to buy groceries:milk, bread, and eggs. 30. The key is under the mat ..... remember to use it. A) NOTHING. B) Semi Colon. C) Colon. D) Comma. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Semi Colon. ← 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