This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Punctuation > Colons – Quiz 15 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Colons Quiz 15 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. When I graduate college, I would really like to visit these three places:Rome, Israel, and Egypt. A) CORRECT. B) INCORRECT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) CORRECT. 2. Choose the sentence that correctly differentiates the use of a colon and a semicolon. A) I have two favorite hobbies:reading; writing. B) I have two favorite hobbies; reading:writing. C) I have two favorite hobbies:reading and writing. D) I have two favorite hobbies; reading and writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I have two favorite hobbies:reading and writing. 3. In the next ten years, I'd like to visit Aukland, New Zealand ..... Bangkok, Thailand ..... and St. Petersburg, Russia. A) ::(colons). B) ( ) parentheses. C) ; ; (semi-colons). D) (dashes). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) ; ; (semi-colons). 4. Are you really interested in going to that smelly, dirty, windowless, restaurant? A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 5. What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence:'He was faced with a difficult decision ( ..... ) move to a new city or stay in his hometown.' A) ,. B) . C) :. D) ;. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) :. 6. Which punctuation is necessary in the [ ] in the following sentence? Because naked people have little or not influence in society [ ] clothes make the man. A) Colon [:]. B) No punctuation necessary. C) Semicolon [ ; ]. D) Comma [, ]. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Comma [, ]. 7. Select the sentence that is properly punctuated. A) He announced; "Dinner is ready.". B) He announced: "Dinner is ready.". C) He announced, "Dinner is ready.". D) He announced "Dinner is ready.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He announced, "Dinner is ready.". 8. Which punctuation would work best in the following sentence:McKenzie is a very hard ..... hitting spiker. A) Semicolonn. B) Hyphen. C) Dash. D) Colon. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hyphen. 9. Which sentence correctly uses both a semicolon and a colon? A) I have three favorite books:'1984', 'Brave New World'; and 'Fahrenheit 451'. B) I have three favorite books; '1984', 'Brave New World':and 'Fahrenheit 451'. C) I have three favorite books:'1984'; 'Brave New World'; and 'Fahrenheit 451'. D) I have three favorite books:'1984', 'Brave New World', and 'Fahrenheit 451'. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I have three favorite books:'1984', 'Brave New World', and 'Fahrenheit 451'. 10. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a semicolon to join independent clauses? A) She went to the store; to buy some groceries. B) I like to read books; they take me to different worlds. C) He ran to catch the bus; but missed it. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I like to read books; they take me to different worlds. 11. I think I can tell the difference between fresh pizza and frozen ..... but why don't we find out? A) Pizza,. B) Pizza;. C) Pizza:. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pizza,. 12. We washed the dog, and cleaned up his mess. A) NO CHANGE. B) We washed the dog and cleaned up his mess. C) We washed the dog; and cleaned up his mess. D) We washed the dog and, cleaned up his mess. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) We washed the dog and cleaned up his mess. 13. In this hot weather, I can dream of only one thing the pool. A) In this hot weather; I can dream of only one thing the pool. B) In this hot weather, I can dream of only one thing:the pool. C) In this hot weather, I can dream of only one thing; the pool. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In this hot weather, I can dream of only one thing:the pool. 14. Does this sentence use colons correctly?Dear Sir:This letter is to inform you that I will be resigning my position as of 9:00 am on Friday. A) Both are correct. B) Both are incorrect. C) The first one is correct, but the second one is incorrect. D) The first one is incorrect, but the second one is correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Both are correct. 15. Fill in the blank:A ..... is a punctuation mark that is used to divide a sentence. It has a variety of uses, some of which include introducing a list, introducing an explanation, introducing a quote, and connecting two related sentences. A) Semicolon. B) Hyphen. C) Colon. D) Comma. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Colon. 16. I like work:it fascinates me.Is the colon used correctly? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 17. Which punctuation would work best in the following sentence:The reasons for the success of the play are obvious ..... it has fine actors, witty dialogue, and tuneful music. A) Dash. B) Semicolonn. C) Hyphen. D) Colon. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Colon. 18. What is the reason for the following comma?She pointed suddenly at me, and everyone looked at me accusingly. A) Separates a dependent from an independent clause. B) That comma is NOT needed. C) Separates two independent clauses with FANBOYS. D) Separates items in a list. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Separates two independent clauses with FANBOYS. 19. Which punctuation is necessary in the following sentence? At the end of the award ceremony, the winner received [ ] a trophy, an autographed picture, and a check for one thousand dollars. A) Semicolon [ ; ]. B) Colon [:]. C) No punctuation necessary. D) Comma [, ]. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) No punctuation necessary. 20. I intend to live forever:so far, so good.Is the colon used correctly? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 21. 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. 22. I went to a job interview this weekend, however I don't think I will get the job. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 23. Semi-colons can be used to ..... A) Start off a list. B) Insert information into a sentence. C) Indicate an abrupt (all of a sudden) change in the sentence or thought. D) Separate items in a list that contain commas. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Separate items in a list that contain commas. 24. Which punctuation would work best in the following sentence:When she went to camp, she had a list of items to pack ..... blankets, sheets, toilet articles, a flashlight, and poison ivy lotion. A) Dash. B) Semicolonn. C) Colon. D) Hyphen. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Colon. 25. I slept terribly; however, I woke up early and headed outside. A) I slept terribly; however; I woke up early and headed outside. B) I slept terribly, however, I woke up early and headed outside. C) I slept terribly; however I woke up early and headed outside. D) Correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Correct. 26. Choose the correct punctuation for the sentence: "I have many hobbies ..... reading, painting, and hiking." A) -. B) -. C) :. D) ;. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) :. 27. Which punctuation marks are used to separate dialogue from the speaker? A) Periiod and comma. B) Quotation marks and commas. C) Colons and commas. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Colons and commas. 28. My vacation stops included Atlanta, Georgia Miami, Florida and Chicago, Illinois. A) My vacation stops included; Atlanta, Georgia, Miami, Florida, and Chicago, Illinois. B) My vacation stops included Atlanta, Georgia; Miami, Florida; and Chicago, Illinois. C) My vacation stops included Atlanta, Georgia; Miami, Florida; and; Chicago, Illinois. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) My vacation stops included Atlanta, Georgia; Miami, Florida; and Chicago, Illinois. 29. I am so glad that you came Rob.AFTER which word should you place a comma? A) Came. B) I. C) Glad. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Came. 30. A ..... divides a sentence. A) Perios. B) Comma. C) Colon. D) Parentheses. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Colon. 31. Which punctuation would work best in the following sentence:The three top students and their GPAs are Marvin Chan, 94.8 ..... Ruth Ann Cummins, 93.6 ..... and Joan Dorf, 92.8. A) Hyphen. B) Dash. C) Semicolonn. D) Colon. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Semicolonn. 32. Which punctuation is necessary in the [ ] in the following sentence:To quote Emma [ ] "I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask where they are going and catch up with them later." A) No punctuation necessary. B) Semicolon [ ; ]. C) Comma [, ]. D) Colon [:]. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Comma [, ]. 33. Select the sentence that correctly uses commas to set off a nonessential clause. A) My brother, who lives in New York is visiting us. B) My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting us. C) My brother who lives in New York is visiting us. D) My brother who lives in New York, is visiting us. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting us. 34. To Whom It May Concern, A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 35. Which punctuation would work best in the following sentence:A two ..... thirds majority voted for the resolution to pass. A) Semicolonn. B) Dash. C) Colon. D) Hyphen. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hyphen. 36. There are several places I would like to visit:Italy, France, and Canada.Is the above sentence written correctly? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 37. Jocelyn, an industrious student, often gets her work completed before her classmates [ ] and has to find things to do as she waits for them to finish. A) Comma [, ]. B) No punctuation necessary. C) Semicolon [ ; ]. D) Colon [:]. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No punctuation necessary. 38. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a colon to introduce a question. A) My question is:very important:what time does the movie start?. B) My question is very important:What time does the movie start?. C) My question is very important, what time does the movie start?. D) My question is very important what time does the movie start?. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) My question is very important:What time does the movie start?. 39. What is the reason for the following semicolon?Nearby, the mayor and the council members sat at the table; they debated quite hotly the question of repaving the streets. A) Separates independent clauses that already contain too many commas. B) Separates a dependent from an independent clause. C) Separates two independent clauses. D) That semicolon is NOT needed. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Separates two independent clauses. 40. Correct or incorrect?The elderly gentleman forgot a lot of things such as:his dentures and his socks. A) INCORRECT. B) CORRECT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) INCORRECT. 41. What is a rule that you use for semicolons? (;) A) To introduce a quotation. B) To separate coordinate adjectives. C) With a coordinating conjunction to separate two independent clauses. D) To link two independent clauses. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To link two independent clauses. 42. The bookstore specializes in three subjects:art, architecture, and graphic design. A) CORRECT. B) INCORRECT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) CORRECT. 43. What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence:'I do everything myself ( ..... ) I write, illustrate, and publish these books.' A) ,. B) . C) :. D) ;. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) :. 44. Which punctuation would work best in the following sentence:A majority of the graduating class ..... 95% to be exact ..... is going to college. A) Dash. B) Semicolonn. C) Colon. D) Hyphen. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dash. 45. Which punctuation is necessary in the [ ]'s in the following sentence:Owen hopes to live in several places in his adult life:Lincoln, Nebraska [ ] Sutherland, Illinois [ ] and Los Angeles, California. A) Comma [, ]. B) No punctuation necessary. C) Colon [:]. D) Semicolon [ ; ]. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Semicolon [ ; ]. 46. My mom once said, "It is amazing how quickly the kids learn to drive a car, yet are unable to understand the lawnmower, snowblower, and vacuum cleaner." Is all punctuation used correctly? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 47. Which punctuation would work best in the following sentence:Her decision not to resign was based on one thought ..... she enjoys teaching English to teenagers. A) Semicolonn. B) Hyphen. C) Dash. D) Colon. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Colon. 48. "When I die, I want to go peacefully like my grandfather did:in his sleep. Not yelling and screaming like the passengers in his car." Is the colon used correctly? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 49. I went to Disney World on Thursday, April 9 Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11.Which type of punctuation is missing from this sentence and from where? A) A comma; after 9 and 10. B) A comma; between April and 9 and April and 10. C) A semi colon; after 9 and 10. D) A semi colon; between April and 9 and April and 10. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A semi colon; after 9 and 10. 50. Do you want to stay behind, or will you come with us? A) Do you want to stay behind; or will you come with us?. B) Do you want to stay behind, or will you come, with us?. C) Do you want to stay behind or, will you come with us?. D) NO CHANGE. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) NO CHANGE. 51. We need the following for our cookies:sugar, flour, and macadamia nuts. A) We need the following for our cookies; sugar, flour, and macadamia nuts. B) We need the following for our cookies:sugar; flour; and macadamia nuts. C) We need the following for our cookies, sugar, flour, and macadamia nuts. D) Correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Correct. 52. Identify the sentence that is properly punctuated. A) For the trip, pack:sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. B) For the trip, pack; sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. C) For the trip, pack sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. D) For the trip, pack:sunscreen; a hat; and sunglasses. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) For the trip, pack sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. 53. When is it appropriate to use a semicolon instead of a colon? A) When connecting two independent clauses that are closely related. B) When starting a new paragraph. C) When separating items in a list that already contains commas. D) When introducing a list. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) When connecting two independent clauses that are closely related. 54. Nathan loves all kinds of sandwiches turkey, cheese, and tomato; peanut butter, jelly, and salami; potato chip, Nutella, and mustard; and plenty more. A) Sandwiches,. B) Sandwiches;. C) Sandwiches:. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sandwiches:. 55. You may have hot chocolate, or coffee to drink. A) You may have hot chocolate or coffee to drink. B) You may have hot chocolate or coffee, to drink. C) You may have hot chocolate; or coffee to drink. D) NO CHANGE. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) You may have hot chocolate or coffee to drink. 56. What is the difference between a semicolon and a colon? A) A semicolon is used to introduce a list, while a colon separates two independent clauses. B) A semicolon separates two independent clauses, while a colon introduces a list, quote, or explanation. C) A semicolon ends a sentence, while a colon starts a new paragraph. D) A semicolon and a colon are interchangeable. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A semicolon separates two independent clauses, while a colon introduces a list, quote, or explanation. 57. Which punctuation is necessary in the [] in the following sentence:While Kendra thoroughly enjoys playing basketball [] she does not enjoy playing volleyball. A) Semicolon [ ; ]. B) Comma [, ]. C) Colon [:]. D) No punctuation is necessary. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Comma [, ]. 58. How should this sentence be separated? With a comma, semicolon, or a colon? I like to go to the park ..... beach ..... and hiking. A) Comma. B) Semicolon. C) Colon. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Comma. 59. Which punctuation would work best in the following sentence:The snow usually begins falling in mid ..... November. A) Colon. B) Dash. C) Semicolonn. D) Hyphen. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hyphen. 60. Does this salutation use colon correctly?Dear Sir:This letter is to inform you that I will be resigning my position as of 9:00 am on Friday. A) No, it is too formal for writing to a person's boss. B) Yes, always use a colon when addressing someone formally in a letter. C) It is, but you can also use a comma. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Yes, always use a colon when addressing someone formally in a letter. ← 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