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 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which punctuation mark is used to introduce a list of items in a sentence? A) Comma. B) Colon. C) Period. D) Semicolon. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Colon. 2. True or False:A colon can be used to introduce a list. A) A colon cannot introduce a list. B) True. C) Only semicolons can introduce a list. D) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 3. Which of the following sentences correctly uses a colon to introduce a quotation? A) She said: "I will be there soon.". B) She said, "I will be there soon.". C) She said; I will be there soon. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She said: "I will be there soon.". 4. Complete the sentence:I have three favorite fruits ..... apples, bananas, and cherries. A) ,. B) . C) ;. D) :. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) :. 5. In Henry the Fifth Act One ..... Scene One. A) :. B) ;. C) -. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) :. 6. This law shocked and appalled the islanders ..... they could not accept such ridiculous leadership. A) Comma. B) Semicolon. C) Colon. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Semicolon. 7. To indicate an abrupt change of thought or a dramatic interruption, set off a important addition A) :. B) ;. C) -. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) -. 8. Which sentence correctly uses the semi-colon? A) Neither of us can speak French:we had to get a translator. B) Neither of us can speak French; we had to get a translator. C) Neither of us can speak French we had to get; a translator. D) Neither of us can speak French; We had to get a translator. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Neither of us can speak French; we had to get a translator. 9. Where should the colon go in this given sentence:My mom left for work at 530pm. A) My mom left for work:at 530pm. B) My mom left for work at 53:0pm. C) My mom:left for work at 530pm. D) My mom left for work at 5:30pm. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) My mom left for work at 5:30pm. 10. Which is the best way to combine these two sentences? 'The library is closed for renovations. It will reopen next month.' A) The library is closed for renovations:it will reopen next month. B) The library is closed for renovations, but it will reopen next month. C) The library is closed for renovations; it will reopen next month. D) The library is closed for renovations, it will reopen next month. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The library is closed for renovations; it will reopen next month. 11. In many traditional Asian dances, small movements and gestures convey the story even a slight facial expression has significant meaning. A) NO CHANGE. B) Convey; the story, even. C) Convey the story even,. D) Convey the story; even. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Convey the story; even. 12. Also, the article explains that players get frustrated if a game is too difficult ..... it's important for the game to not seem impossible. A) ;. B) :. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) ;. 13. Where does the colon go in the following sentence?This announcement came over the loud speaker "All new students, exchange students, and visitors should report to the office." A) After speaker. B) After announcement. C) After report. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) After speaker. 14. Complete the sentence:She has lived in three cities ..... New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. A) :. B) -. C) ,. D) ;. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) :. 15. Which of the following demonstrates the correct use of a semicolon? A) Karl and his friend Stanley like to look at the stars; in the desert sky. B) Although the friends wanted to play basketball; they had to study for the math test. C) Tim's favorite sport is hockey; he plays street hockey every day. D) Joe and Brad like to play volleyball; on sunny days. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Tim's favorite sport is hockey; he plays street hockey every day. 16. Choose if the following sentence uses a colon correctly or incorrectly.In our writing class the instructor wants us to focus on:grammar, punctuation, style, and structure. A) CORRECT. B) INCORRECT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) INCORRECT. 17. Fix the sentence.There are two choices at this time run away or fight. A) There are two choices at this time:run away or fight. B) There are two choices at this time; run away or fight. C) Correct as is. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) There are two choices at this time:run away or fight. 18. I cannot buy a new car I do not have much money A) Car:I. B) As it is. C) Car; I. D) Car, I. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Car; I. 19. He decided to spend a few days in the country ..... the tranquillity helped him think. A) :. B) ;. C) -. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) ;. 20. Which sentence uses a colon correctly to introduce a list? A) The recipe calls for:flour, sugar, and eggs. B) You will need to bring several items:a sleeping bag, a flashlight, and a water bottle. C) The team includes; Sarah, Mark, and Lena. D) The things I need to do are, wash the dishes, finish my homework, and walk the dog. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) You will need to bring several items:a sleeping bag, a flashlight, and a water bottle. 21. Complete the sentence:The meeting is scheduled for tomorrow at 3 ..... 45 p.m. A) ;. B) . C) ,. D) :. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) :. 22. Complete the sentence:The recipe calls for several ingredients ..... flour, sugar, eggs, and milk. A) :. B) ,. C) . D) ;. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) :. 23. Colons can be used to introduce a quote. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 24. When should a colon be used in a business letter? A) After the closing. B) After the signature. C) After the salutation. D) After the recipient's address. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) After the salutation. 25. Choose the correct punctuation for this sentence:On our road trip, we visited several landmarks ..... the Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore, and Yellowstone. A) . B) :. C) ,. D) ;. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) :. 26. You can use semi colon in a list of clauses:When you have finished your exam, please check through your work; make sure that your name is on the top of your paper; correct all your mistakes and fill in your candidate number. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 27. Where should the colon go? You may be required to bring many things sleeping bags, pans, utensils, and warm clothing. A) Bring:. B) No colon. C) Things:. D) Be:. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Things:. 28. Being a parent is a full-time job. A) Hyphen. B) No hyphen. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hyphen. 29. I need to complete my homework ..... however ..... my favorite show is on television tomight. A) Semi-colon/semi-colon. B) Comma/ comma. C) Semi-colon/comma. D) Comma/colon. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Semi-colon/comma. 30. A semicolon is used to join two complete thoughts that are closely related. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. ← 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