This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Punctuation > Colons – Quiz 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Colons Quiz 3 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A triangle is a geometric shape [ ] so is a square. A) No punctuation necessary. B) Comma [, ]. C) Semicolon [ ; ]. D) Colon [:]. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Comma [, ]. 2. 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) ;. 3. 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) -. 4. 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. 5. Which sentence use the dash correctly? A) The museums, the culture, the food this is what brought them to France. B) The museums, the culture, the food this is what brought them to France. C) The museums, the culture, the food this is what brought them to France. D) The museums, the culture, the food this is what brought them to France. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The museums, the culture, the food this is what brought them to France. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. Complete the sentence:My dad will make his famous dessert ..... chocolate cake, with a new twist. A) -. B) ,. C) ;. D) :. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) :. 9. Complete the sentence with correct punctuation:I need the following supplies ..... pencils, notebooks, and erasers. A) . B) ,. C) ;. D) :. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) :. 10. 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) No punctuation needed. B) ,. C) ;. D) ;. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) ,. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. When should a semicolon be used to connect clauses? A) When the clauses contain coordinating conjunctions. B) When the clauses refer to the same thing. C) When the clauses are of different lengths. D) When the clauses are unrelated. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) When the clauses refer to the same thing. 14. 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) :. 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. 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) About:. B) A colon is not needed in this sentence. C) Mathematicians:. D) Pluto:. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mathematicians:. 18. 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. 19. Used between two complete sentences that are related. A) Colon. B) Dash. C) Semicolon. D) Hypen. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Semicolon. 20. 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) NO CHANGE. B) Battery charger; but, to my dismay,. C) A battery charger, but, to my dismay,. D) Battery charger but to my dismay,. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Battery charger; but, to my dismay,. 21. I like ..... hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and grilled cheese. A) Comma. B) NOTHING. C) Colon. D) Semi Colon. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) NOTHING. 22. "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. 23. 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. 24. 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. 25. 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) ; ;. 26. 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) Colon. D) Comma. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Colon. 27. 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. 28. 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. 29. 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) :. 30. This is what Plato had to say about mathematicians "I have hardly ever known a mathematician who was capable of reasoning." A) Mathematicians:. B) As it is. C) , mathematicians,. D) Mathematicians;. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mathematicians:. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesColons Quiz 1Colons Quiz 2Colons Quiz 4Colons Quiz 5Colons Quiz 6Colons Quiz 7Colons Quiz 8Colons Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books