This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Punctuation > Colons – Quiz 5 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Colons Quiz 5 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. 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) ;. 2. Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation:We visited several countries last year ..... Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. A) . B) ;. C) :. D) ,. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) :. 3. A semicolon is used to introduce a quote. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 4. Does the following use a semicolon correctly?Moby is really adorable; so I hope he shows up! A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 5. I love three dishes the most ..... lasagna, spaghetti, and pizza. A) Semi Colon. B) NOTHING. C) Comma. D) Colon. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Colon. 6. After which word in the sentence below should a semi-colon be inserted?The sky was cloudy however, it never rained. A) Cloudy. B) Never. C) Sky. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cloudy. 7. Complete the sentence:The meeting was rescheduled for next week ..... please check your email for the new date. A) . B) ;. C) :. D) ,. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) ;. 8. What are periods used to do? A) End sentences. B) Separate sentence parts. C) Separate complete thoughts. D) Include information not given in the sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) End sentences. 9. You will need the following items for art class ..... an easel, a paintbrush, and oil pastels. A) [ ] (brackets). B) ; (semi-colon). C) :(colon). D) -(a dash). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) :(colon). 10. There is a 14th question. Mr Staveley might be superstitious. 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. 11. Fill in the blank:You need to bring three things for the art project ..... paint, brushes, and a canvas. A) . B) ;. C) ,. D) :. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) :. 12. Which punctuation is necessary in the [ ] in the following sentence?After the school day is over, I hope to take a nap; moreover [ ] I intend to do so. A) Semicolon [ ; ]. B) Comma [, ]. C) No punctuation necessary. D) Colon [:]. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Comma [, ]. 13. I gave you the spray bottles for one reason to clean the windows.What is the proper punctuation and place? A) Reason; to. B) Reason, to. C) Reason:to. D) None needed. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reason:to. 14. Dr. Frankenstein enjoys working with cadavers ..... he enjoys working with them so much, in fact, that he built an original construction from several. A) :. B) ,. C) ;. D) No punctuation needed. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) ;. 15. True or False:The following sentence is punctuated correctly. 'The ingredients are:flour, sugar, and eggs.' A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 16. There are lots of things you can do to raise your grades ..... study, do your homework, and ask for help. A) ;. B) :. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) :. 17. Complete the sentence:I have several hobbies ..... painting, reading, and hiking. A) -. B) ,. C) :. D) ;. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) :. 18. Select the answer choice that corrects the punctuation errors: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. 19. One use of semicolon is to join 2 sentences that are related. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 20. Drag and drop the correct punctuation in the following sentence:For the picnic, we need the following (a) sandwiches, fruit, and drinks. A) -. B) ;. C) ,. D) /. E) A.:. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) A.:. 21. The basketball team brought balls, shoes, and snacks and they played, ran, and ate. A) Brought:balls. B) They:played. C) Snack; and. D) Snacks:and. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Snack; and. 22. Why would you use semicolons in a list of things or ideas? A) If the list is very long. B) If the items on the list are long phrases which contain commas. C) If the items on your list are connected to each other. D) If the items on the list are not just single words. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) If the items on the list are long phrases which contain commas. 23. On stormy days, I have to bring extra things to school ..... an umbrella, rain boots, and a jacket. A) ;. B) :. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) :. 24. Which sentence shows the correct use of a semicolon 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. 25. Complete the sentence:We visited three countries during our vacation ..... France, Italy, and Spain. A) . B) ;. C) ,. D) :. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) :. 26. Where should a semicolon be placed in the following sentence?Yesterday was my actual birthday however, I am not celebrating it until the weekend. A) After it. B) Before however. C) After however. D) After yesterday. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Before however. 27. Which of the following sentences requires a colon? A) I will meet you at 7:30. B) The following streets will be closed for construction. C) The movie starts at 8 o'clock. D) He is a talented musician. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The following streets will be closed for construction. 28. What is the primary function of a colon in a sentence? A) To introduce a list or explanation. B) To join two sentences with a conjunction. C) To indicate a pause. D) To separate two independent clauses. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To introduce a list or explanation. 29. Which of the following sentences correctly uses a colon correctly? A) My favorite fruits are:apples, bananas, and cherries. B) Before you leave:make sure to turn off the lights. C) She has all the qualities of a leader:determination, courage, and integrity. D) He said he would never:forgive her. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She has all the qualities of a leader:determination, courage, and integrity. 30. Identify whether the colon has been used correctly or incorrectly. He kept shouting: "I really want that new iPhone!" A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesColons Quiz 1Colons Quiz 2Colons Quiz 3Colons Quiz 4Colons Quiz 6Colons Quiz 7Colons Quiz 8Colons Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books