This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Punctuation > Colons – Quiz 7 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Colons Quiz 7 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What punctuation is needed in this sentence? I have three favorite hobbies ..... reading, writing, and painting. A) ;. B) ,. C) -. D) :. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) :. 2. What goes in the blank? Leonardo Pisano Bigollo, also known as Fibonacci, did not actually discover Fibonacci numbers ..... but he did popularize them by including them in his work Liber Abaci. A) Semicolon. B) Colon. C) Comma. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Comma. 3. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dash. A) The concert:which was sold out:was amazing. B) The concert, which was sold out, was amazing. C) The concert-which was sold out-was amazing. D) The concert; which was sold out; was amazing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The concert-which was sold out-was amazing. 4. True or False:This sentence correctly uses a colon to introduce a quotation. 'The principal began the assembly with a powerful statement:'Let's work together to make this our best year ever." A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 5. Mr. Bassett, who told us to attend the tennis match; was nowhere to be found. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 6. Hopefully, the weather will change soon ..... otherwise, the whole summer will go by without the sun shining. A) No punctuation needed. B) ;. C) :. D) ,. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) ;. 7. People dance for reasons such as:to tell a story, to create art, and to have a good time. A) NO CHANGE. B) Reasons such as. C) Reasons:such as. D) Reasons, such as,. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reasons such as. 8. One rule for using colons is after an independent clause that precedes a list. A) False. B) True. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 9. What piece of punctuation would fit in the blank. The sentence is from a postcard.The weather in Spain is lovely ..... wish you were here. A) :. B) ;. C) -. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) -. 10. *We walked back into town to find food. I couldn't find my hat though. A) Yes, semi colon. B) No, no semi colon. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No, no semi colon. 11. Just consider some of the misconceptions about pigs, that they are dirty, that they carry diseases, and that they are unintelligent. A) Pigs. B) Pigs:. C) NO CHANGE. D) Pigs;. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pigs:. 12. Correctly punctuate the sentence below using a colon (A) or a semicolon (B).Gustavo won the greatest prize at the carnival a giant stuffed hotdog. A) :(colon). B) ; (semicolon). C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) :(colon). 13. Which sentence is punctuated correctly with a semi-colon?(Think about independent clauses!) A) Eating healthy helps you lose weight; staying fit keeps you healthy. B) Eating healthy helps you lose weight; Staying fit keeps you healthy. C) Eating healthy helps you lose weight staying fit; keeps you healthy. D) Eating healthy; helps you lose weight staying fit keeps you healthy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Eating healthy helps you lose weight; staying fit keeps you healthy. 14. 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. 15. Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon with a conjunctive adverb to show contrast? A) He wanted to stay up late; he was too tired, however. B) He wanted to stay up late; however, he was too tired. C) He wanted to stay up late:however, he was too tired. 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. 16. What is the correct way to use a colon in a sentence? A) Use a colon to replace a comma in a list. B) Use a colon to end a sentence. C) Use a colon to introduce a list or explanation. D) Use a colon to separate two independent clauses. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Use a colon to introduce a list or explanation. 17. 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) :. 18. 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. 19. 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. 20. 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. 21. Which one is a semicolon? A) :. B) ;. C) ''. D) :(. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) ;. 22. 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. 23. We saw these animals in the Galapagos Islands ..... blue footed boobys, sea turtles, and penguins. A) ; (semi-colon). B) [ ] (brackets). C) -(dash). D) :(colon). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) :(colon). 24. 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. 25. 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. 26. Complete the sentence:I have several favorite genres of music ..... rock, jazz, and classical. A) . B) ,. C) :. D) ;. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) :. 27. Complete the sentence:Please pack the following items ..... a toothbrush, shampoo, and a towel. A) ,. B) . C) ;. D) :. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) :. 28. 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. 29. 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. 30. 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. 31. 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 studying. B) Before therefore. C) After late. D) After therefore. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Before therefore. 32. 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 following. B) After 5, 000. C) After canceled. D) After events. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) After canceled. 33. 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. 34. 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. 35. 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. 36. 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. 37. 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) -. 38. 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: A) Car; but. 39. 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) :. 40. 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". 41. The key is under the mat ..... remember to use it. A) Semi Colon. B) Colon. C) NOTHING. D) Comma. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Semi Colon. 42. The athlete (named Ali) was one of the fastest men in the World. The parenthesis in this sentence is ..... A) Named Ali. B) The World. C) One of the fastest. D) The brackets. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Named Ali. 43. Which is the correct way to introduce a list in the sentence below?Before we go out, we have to do the following chores:wash the dishes, fold our clothes, feed the dog, and pack our lunches. A) The following chores, wash the dishes. B) Leave as is. C) The following chores; wash the dishes. D) The following chores. wash the dishes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Leave as is. 44. On our latest haul with Dad's truck, we will tour western Kentucky [ ] eastern Alabama, where we will stop for three days, [ ] and northern Georgia. A) Semicolon [ ; ]. B) Colon [:]. C) No punctuation necessary. D) Comma [, ]. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Semicolon [ ; ]. 45. True or False?The lecture concluded with a popular quote from Gandhi: "An eye for an eye will leave the whole world blind." A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 46. Where should you add a semicolon (;) in this sentence:On summer break I visited:Dublin Ireland London England and Edinburgh Scotland. A) Dublin; Ireland, London; England, and Edinburgh; Scotland. B) Dublin. Ireland, London. England, and Edinburgh. Scotland. C) Dublin, Ireland, London, England, and Edinburgh, Scotland. D) Dublin, Ireland; London, England; and Edinburgh, Scotland. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Dublin, Ireland; London, England; and Edinburgh, Scotland. 47. Semicolons can be used to separate items in a complex list. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 48. Which option correctly completes the sentence? The team consists of several key players ..... the captain, the striker, and the goalkeeper. A) :. B) ,. C) . D) ;. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) :. 49. Which sentence demonstrates correct use of the colon? A) Please pick up the following items from the grocery store:milk:eggs:bread:cheese. B) Please pick up the following items:from the grocery store milk, eggs, bread, and cheese. C) Please pick up the following items from:the grocery store milk, eggs, bread, and cheese. D) Please pick up the following items from the grocery store:milk, eggs, bread, and cheese. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Please pick up the following items from the grocery store:milk, eggs, bread, and cheese. 50. Does the following sentence require a comma or a semicolon where there is a blank?Mission Days are always exciting ..... therefore, you should be here on time. A) Semicolon. B) Comma. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Semicolon. 51. An ellipsis does not show A) The passage of time. B) A list is being introduced. C) A thought has not been finished. D) That some words have been left out. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A list is being introduced. 52. Which punctuation mark should be used to separate two independent clauses without a conjunction? A) Hyphen. B) Semicolon. C) Comma. D) Colon. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Semicolon. 53. EXERCISE 2:Using Colons for Special Writing SituationsAdd the necessary colons in each sentence.Warning Pull the plug after you finish using the iron. A) Warning Pull the plug after you finish:using the iron. B) Warning Pull the plug:after you finish using the iron. C) Warning:Pull the plug after you finish using the iron. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Warning:Pull the plug after you finish using the iron. 54. Select the sentence with the correct use of a colon. A) She wanted to learn three languages:French, Spanish, and German. B) She wanted to learn three languages; French, Spanish, and German. C) She wanted to learn three languages, French, Spanish, and German. D) She wanted to learn three languages-French, Spanish, and German. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She wanted to learn three languages:French, Spanish, and German. 55. Correct or incorrect:The bird came out of no where; it shattered my windshield. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 56. How is it one careless match can start a forest fire; but it takes a whole box to start a campfire?Is the semicolon used correctly? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 57. Which punctuation mark is needed to fill the blank in this sentence:Through all of our adventures, we learned one important thing ..... Never take advice from mischievous imps! A) Dash. B) Comma. C) Colon. D) Semi-colon. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Colon. 58. Which sentence correctly uses punctuation to introduce the quote? A) My dad always says: "Measure twice, cut once.". B) My dad always says, "Measure twice, cut once.". C) My dad always says. "Measure twice, cut once.". D) My dad always says; "Measure twice, cut once.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) My dad always says, "Measure twice, cut once.". 59. Colons, semi-colons and dashes go between independent clauses in a sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 60. After which WORDS should a semi-colon be inserted added?This summer I am going to visit Memphis, Tennessee Little Rock, Arkansas and St. Louis, Missouri. A) Visit and Memphis. B) Tennessee and Arkansas. C) Arkansas and St. Louis. D) Little Rock and Arkansas. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Tennessee and Arkansas. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesColons Quiz 1Colons Quiz 2Colons Quiz 3Colons Quiz 4Colons Quiz 5Colons Quiz 6Colons Quiz 8Colons Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books