This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Punctuation > Colons – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Colons Quiz 2 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Today is supposed to be a stormy day ..... it's too bad we have to be at school! A) ;. B) :. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) ;. 2. I had a few days off last week and I knew exactly where to spend them ..... the beach. A) :. B) ;. C) -. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) -. 3. Choose the correct edit:Brian tripped and dropped his:prized possession his collection of crystals. A) Brian tripped and dropped his prized possession his collection of crystals. B) Brian tripped and dropped his prized possession:his collection of crystals. C) Brian tripped and dropped:his prized possession his collection of crystals. D) As it is. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Brian tripped and dropped his prized possession:his collection of crystals. 4. The punctuation we can use to show parenthesis is ..... A) Semi-colons, colons and dashes. B) Full stops, commas and question marks. C) Brackets and dashes. D) Brackets, commas and dashes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Brackets, commas and dashes. 5. Which sentence shows the correct way to use a semicolon? A) Tiffany had the correct answer; but she erased it. B) Sheila and Susan bought many things like socks; shoes; and tops. C) Even though it was early; our friends started a line for buying tickets. D) Mrs. Nguyen did not rent a video; instead, she went to a movie. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Mrs. Nguyen did not rent a video; instead, she went to a movie. 6. Complete the sentence:My dad will make his famous dessert ..... chocolate cake, with a new twist. A) ;. B) :. C) ,. D) -. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) :. 7. Complete the sentence with correct punctuation:I need the following supplies ..... pencils, notebooks, and erasers. A) . B) ;. C) ,. D) :. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) :. 8. Even though their luggage got lost and they were held up by airport security ..... Uncle Eddie, Aunt Karen, and Beth all arrived on time. A) ;. B) No punctuation needed. C) ,. D) ;. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) ,. 9. Which sentence shows an INCORRECT use of a semicolon? A) The movie was sold out; we decided to go bowling instead. B) I have a huge test tomorrow; therefore, I can't go to the party. C) We visited Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and London, England on our trip. D) Even though the pizza was cold; we still ate it. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Even though the pizza was cold; we still ate it. 10. Please select all the correct sentences. A) Somebody:will need to buy all the supplies parachutes helmets and nylon cords. B) You should really:get the following nails, hammers, and screws. C) Sarafina and Rodrigo purchased five:cans of milk, three jars of lemonade, and a case of Mountain Dew. D) I didn't believe she had completed the requested chores:wash the dog, milk the cows, and prune the trees. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I didn't believe she had completed the requested chores:wash the dog, milk the cows, and prune the trees. 11. When should a semicolon be used to connect clauses? A) When the clauses are unrelated. B) When the clauses are of different lengths. C) When the clauses refer to the same thing. D) When the clauses contain coordinating conjunctions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) When the clauses refer to the same thing. 12. I love working in advertising. You have so many challenges ..... being creative, working in a team, keeping clients happy and meeting deadlines. A) :. B) ;. C) -. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) :. 13. My mother texted me four times in the last 15 minutes ..... she is worried about the weather. A) Semicolon. B) Colon. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Semicolon. 14. Correct or incorrect:Wild winds do shake the darling buds of May; and I never liked Shakespeare. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 15. Where should the colon go in the sentence below?This is what Plato had to say about mathematicians "I have hardly ever known a mathematician who was capable of reasoning." A) A colon is not needed in this sentence. B) Mathematicians:. C) Pluto:. D) About:. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mathematicians:. 16. Semicolon or no? A) I bought shiny, ripe apples, small, sweet, juicy grapes, and firm pears. B) I bought shiny, ripe apples; small, sweet, juicy grapes; and firm pears. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I bought shiny, ripe apples; small, sweet, juicy grapes; and firm pears. 17. Used between two complete sentences that are related. A) Semicolon. B) Dash. C) Hypen. D) Colon. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Semicolon. 18. I bought my father several gifts, including a book, a shirt, and a battery charger, but, to my dismay; I couldn't find a present for my sister. A) Battery charger but to my dismay,. B) Battery charger; but, to my dismay,. C) A battery charger, but, to my dismay,. D) NO CHANGE. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Battery charger; but, to my dismay,. 19. I like ..... hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and grilled cheese. A) Colon. B) Comma. C) NOTHING. D) Semi Colon. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) NOTHING. 20. "A good friend should be honest, loyal, and kind."Is this correct or should something be added? A) Correct. B) Add colon. C) Add semi-colon. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 21. No one was seriously hurt in the accident. One man suffered a broken finger. 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. 22. You can use a semicolon to join to incomplete sentences in order to form a complete sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 23. Complete the sentence:The committee reached a decision ..... the project would start in May ..... funding was secured. A) ; ;. B) , ;. C) ;:. D) :;. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) ; ;. 24. During the cooking class, the chef listed the ingredients needed:flour, sugar, eggs, and milk. Which punctuation mark is used to introduce this list? A) Semicolon. B) Period. C) Comma. D) Colon. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Colon. 25. Thomas Suarez a twelve year old boy is the CEO of his own smartphone apps corporation. A) Suarez, a twelve year old boy is the CEO,. B) Suarez, a twelve year old boy, is the CEO. C) Suarez, a twelve year old boy is the CEO. D) NO CHANGE. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Suarez, a twelve year old boy, is the CEO. 26. Beautiful green clouds. A) Independent clause. B) Dependent clause. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dependent clause. 27. The coach began her victory speech by praising the players ..... "Today, we saw a group of great young women summon both talent and will to triumph over a fine opponent." A) :. B) ;. C) -. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) :. 28. This is what Plato had to say about mathematicians "I have hardly ever known a mathematician who was capable of reasoning." A) , mathematicians,. B) Mathematicians:. C) As it is. D) Mathematicians;. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mathematicians:. 29. Complete the sentence:My brother has three favorite sports ..... soccer, basketball, and baseball. A) ;. B) ,. C) . D) :. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) :. 30. After working out for two months ..... Lucas decided to compete in a weightlifting competition. A) ;. B) :. C) No punctuation needed. D) ,. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) ,. 31. Fill in the blank:Our road trip included stops in several cities ..... Austin, Texas; New Orleans, Louisiana; and Orlando, Florida. A) ,. B) ;. C) -. D) :. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) :. 32. Semi colons separate A) A dependent and independent clause. B) Two independent clauses. C) Two dependent clauses. D) The strong from the weak. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Two independent clauses. 33. Dogs provide their owners with endless love. A) Independent clause. B) Dependent clause. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Independent clause. 34. According to the yoga instructor, my healthy food choices should include more fruit apples, oranges, kiwi, and blueberries. A) Instructor:. B) Include:. C) Fruit:. D) Choices:. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fruit:. 35. Decide whether the following can have a colon (:), semicolon (;) or a dash (-)There are so many things to do in London ..... there's the theatre, the shopping, the sights and the parks. A) :. B) ;. C) -. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) :. 36. Choose if the following sentence uses a colon correctly or incorrectly.My garden has four kinds of flowers:daffodils, tulips, roses, and geraniums. A) CORRECT. B) INCORRECT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) CORRECT. 37. EXERCISE 2:Using Colons for Special Writing SituationsAdd the necessary colons in each sentence.Danger This water is polluted. No swimming is allowed. A) Danger:This water is polluted. No swimming is allowed. B) Danger:This water:is polluted. No swimming is allowed. C) Danger This water is:polluted. No swimming is allowed. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Danger:This water is polluted. No swimming is allowed. 38. The theater company announced the opening of these plays King Lear, Death of a Saleman, and Camelot. A) After the word plays. B) After the word announced. C) After the word opening. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) After the word plays. 39. Identify which sentence has been punctuated correctly. A) My mother would not stop shouting. "Don't be home late, ". B) My mother would not stop shouting: "don't be home late.". C) My mother would not stop shouting: "don't be home late.". D) My mother would not stop shouting: "Don't be home late.". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) My mother would not stop shouting: "Don't be home late.". 40. I like Italian food ..... like lasagna, spaghetti, and pizza. A) NOTHING. B) Colon. C) Comma. D) Semi Colon. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Comma. 41. Use a colon to introduce material that explains or restates. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 42. Select the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon to separate two related independent clauses. A) The weather is perfect, let's go for a hike. B) The weather is perfect; let's go for a hike. C) The weather is perfect:let's go for a hike. D) The weather is perfect and let's go for a hike. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The weather is perfect; let's go for a hike. 43. Which function of a semicolon is being used here?Adding new carpet to the living room is a smart move; it increases the home's value. A) Separating two complete sentences. B) Separating a list that contains commas. C) Setting off a quote. D) Setting off a point of emphasis. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Separating two complete sentences. 44. Complete the sentence:My grandmother's advice was simple ..... 'Always be kind.' A) ,. B) ;. C) . D) :. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) :. 45. The three types of muscle in the human body are:cardiac, smooth, and skeletal. A) CORRECT. B) INCORRECT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) INCORRECT. 46. Every list of influential modern dancers includes the following names, Isadora Duncan, Ruth St. Denis, Paul Taylor, and Twyla Tharp. A) NO CHANGE. B) Names:. C) Names. D) Names;. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Names:. 47. Which phrase uses a hyphen correctly? A) Four-teen desks. B) Re-cover after work. C) A well-traveled man. D) My red Tshir-t. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A well-traveled man. 48. Revise the following:Tom said "I think that's nice." A) Tom, said "I think that's nice.". B) Tom said; "I think that's nice.". C) Correct as is. D) Tom said, "I think that's nice.". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Tom said, "I think that's nice.". 49. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon to connect two independent clauses. A) My brother is an excellent cook he makes; the best lasagna. B) My brother is an excellent cook, he makes the best lasagna. C) My brother is an excellent cook:he makes the best lasagna. D) My brother is an excellent cook; he makes the best lasagna. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) My brother is an excellent cook; he makes the best lasagna. 50. Complete the sentence:The team captain had a simple message for his players ..... 'Play hard and have fun.' A) ;. B) :. C) . D) ,. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) :. 51. Dashes are used to ..... A) Start off a list. B) Separate two independent clauses. C) Indicate an abrupt (or all of a sudden) break in a sentence or a thought. D) To set off a quotation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Indicate an abrupt (or all of a sudden) break in a sentence or a thought. 52. Most twelve year olds spend their time playing video games or running around outside. Thomas Suarez, however is not your typical twelve year old. A) Thomas Suarez, however,. B) Thomas Suarez however,. C) NO CHANGE. D) Thomas Suarez however. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Thomas Suarez, however,. 53. Use a semi-colon to separate main clauses that are joined by FANBOYS. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 54. Our class studied the works of the following painters Degas, Manet, Monet, Sisley, and Gauguin. A) After the word studied. B) After the word painters. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) After the word painters. 55. How can the following sentence be punctuated with COLONS (:)?Note All classes will be dismissed at exactly 1045 p.m. A) Note:All classes will be dismissed at exactly 1045 p.m. B) Note All classes will be dismissed at exactly 10:45 p.m. C) Note:All classes will be dismissed at exactly 10:45 p.m. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Note:All classes will be dismissed at exactly 10:45 p.m. 56. Where should the colon go in the sentence below? My father ended every conversation the same way "Don't give up." A) Conversation:. B) A colon is not needed in this sentence. C) Way:. D) Every:. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Way:. 57. Last night's rain left the tree-lined trail in the park wet and muddy ..... nevertheless, I enjoyed the fresh, clean air. A) Semi-colon. B) Colon. C) Comma. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Semi-colon. 58. True or False:A semicolon can be used to separate items in a list when the items themselves contain commas, such as in complex lists. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 59. It is almost the end of the school year ..... as a result, we have testing coming up. A) ;. B) :. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) ;. 60. Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation:We visited several countries last year ..... Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. A) ,. B) ;. C) :. D) . 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