This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Punctuation > Colons And Semicolons – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Colons And Semicolons Quiz 1 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is one use of a colon? A) To show that a dialogue is ending. B) To end a sentence. C) To show a that a sentence is beginning. D) Introducing items in a list. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Introducing items in a list. 2. My dad has a surprise trip planned for us during Spring Break ..... we have to wait until Friday to find out. A) Colon. B) Comma. C) Semicolon. D) Period. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Semicolon. 3. I have lamb for lunch ..... Fred had steak. A) Colon. B) Semicolon. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Semicolon. 4. What should never follow a semicolon? A) A conjunction (e.g., and, but, so, or, nor, etc.). B) A transition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A conjunction (e.g., and, but, so, or, nor, etc.). 5. In which sentence is a colon used correctly? A) I understand why people love:fishing. B) I don't like boats:they make me very seasick. C) Alissa:she loves her puppy more than she loves her fish. D) Love is what makes:the world go round. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I don't like boats:they make me very seasick. 6. You will be assessed on the following things next week ..... comprehension, vocabulary in context, and writing organization. A) Semicolon. B) Colon. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Colon. 7. The movie begins at 830pm A) The movie begins at 8:30 P.M. B) The movie begins at 8;30 pm. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The movie begins at 8:30 P.M. 8. What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence:'There is one reason they will not make it ( ..... ) the storm is too strong.' A) . B) ,. C) :. D) ;. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) :. 9. What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence:'She loves to read novels( ..... ) mysteries are her favorite.' A) . B) :. C) ,. D) ;. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) :. 10. Which type of punctuation do you use to separate items in a list when the items in the list already contain commas? A) Colons. B) Semicolons. C) More commas. D) Dashes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Semicolons. 11. Does this sentence use the colon correctly? The reasons for his success are:he worked hard, was determined, and never gave up. A) No. B) Yes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) No. 12. Add the Punctuation!The recipe basically had a 3 4 ratio of sugar to cactus juice. A) The recipe basically had a 3;4 ratio of sugar to cactus juice. B) The recipe basically had a 3-4 ratio of sugar to cactus juice. C) The recipe basically had a 3'4 ratio of sugar to cactus juice. D) The recipe basically had a 3:4 ratio of sugar to cactus juice. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The recipe basically had a 3:4 ratio of sugar to cactus juice. 13. The sign was very explicit no dogs allowed! A) Explicit,. B) Explicit;. C) Explicit:. D) Explicit. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Explicit:. 14. How should this sentence be separated?With a comma, semicolon, or a colon? I like to go to the park ..... beach ..... and hiking. A) Comma. B) Semicolon. C) Colon. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Comma. 15. Semicolons can be used to connect: A) Two dependent clauses. B) Two related independent clauses. C) One dependent clause and one independent clause. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Two related independent clauses. 16. Semicolon or colon? A) Life is like a puzzle:half the fun is trying to work it out. B) Life is like a puzzle; half the fun is trying to work it out. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Life is like a puzzle:half the fun is trying to work it out. 17. I have finished the main course, now I have to make dessert. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 18. Is the semicolon in the correct spot:The library board met on Tuesday; it was an emergency meeting. A) Yes. B) No. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 19. Paige failed her English test ..... nevertheless, she was able to get a good job. A) Colon. B) Semicolon. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Semicolon. 20. I bought a lot of meat at the store:bacon, turkey, chicken, and tuna. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 21. 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). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) :(colon). 22. Where should you add a semicolon (;) in this sentence:On spring break I visited:Little Rock, AR Memphis, TN and Nashville TN. A) Little Rock; AR, Memphis; TN, and Nashville; TN. B) Little Rock, AR; Memphis, TN; and Nashville, TN. C) Little Rock, AR; Memphis, TN and Nashville, TN. D) No change. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Little Rock, AR; Memphis, TN; and Nashville, TN. 23. Which punctuation mark is needed in the following sentence?Football is my son's favorite sport, but my daughter prefers volleyball. A) ;. B) :. C) Neither of these. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Neither of these. 24. What punctuation belongs in the blank space?I like to spend my weekends playing outside; however ..... Lori prefers the comfort of her own home. A) :. B) ;. C) ,. D) . Show Answer Correct Answer: C) ,. 25. Which sentence correctly uses a colon to introduce a list?(Remember a colon comes after a complete sentence) A) The camping trip was:hot, sticky, and gross. B) You will need to bring the following items on the camping trip:tennis shoes, bug spray, and a hat. C) I don't like to camp:because there are bugs, animals, and no air conditioning. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) You will need to bring the following items on the camping trip:tennis shoes, bug spray, and a hat. Next →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesColons And Semicolons Quiz 2Colons And Semicolons Quiz 3Colons And Semicolons Quiz 4Colons And Semicolons Quiz 5Colons And Semicolons Quiz 6Colons And Semicolons Quiz 7Colons And Semicolons Quiz 8Colons And Semicolons Quiz 9Colons And Semicolons Quiz 10 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books