This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Punctuation > Colons – Quiz 29 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Colons Quiz 29 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. In which of the following sentences is the semicolon used incorrectly? A) I have a meeting tomorrow; therefore, I need to sleep early. B) I have a meeting tomorrow; I need to sleep early. C) I have a meeting tomorrow, I need to sleep early. D) I have a meeting tomorrow; however, I need to sleep early. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I have a meeting tomorrow, I need to sleep early. 2. Which of the following is NOT a reason to use a colon? A) To introduce a list. B) To introduce a quote. C) To separate two independent clauses. D) To isolate a point for emphasis. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To separate two independent clauses. 3. Choose the sentence that correctly uses commas to set off nonessential information. A) The book that I read last night was interesting. B) My best friend, Sarah, is coming to visit tomorrow. C) The car we drove to the beach, was blue. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) My best friend, Sarah, is coming to visit tomorrow. 4. Identify the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon to combine independent clauses. A) She loves to read; she goes to the library every week. B) She loves to read, she goes to the library every week. C) She loves to read:she goes to the library every week. D) She loves to read she goes to the library every week. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She loves to read; she goes to the library every week. 5. How should this sentence be separated?With a comma, semicolon, or a colon?The sunset is red ..... yellow ..... and orange. A) Comma. B) Semicolon. C) Colon. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Comma. 6. When you went to the ..... did they give you a flu shot? A) Doctor,. B) Doctor;. C) Doctor:. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Doctor,. 7. Which punctuation is necessary in the [ ] in the following sentence:Because Karly had many things happening after school, she carried a bag with the necessary supplies [ ] a comb, a water bottle, a toothbrush and toothpaste, and a change of clothes. A) Comma [, ]. B) Colon [:]. C) Semicolon [ ; ]. D) No punctuation is necessary. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Colon [:]. 8. What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence:'She has three favorite hobbies ( ..... ) reading, painting, and hiking.' A) . B) ,. C) :. D) ;. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) :. 9. Car inspections are every ..... while oil changes are every ..... A) Once a year/three months. B) One a year/Once a year. C) Once every 6 months/Once every other year. D) Once a year/Once every 6 months. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Once a year/Once every 6 months. 10. Fill in the blank:A ..... is a punctuation mark that represents a more significant pause than a comma but less significant than a period. A) Colon. B) Hyphen. C) Semicolon. D) Dash. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Semicolon. 11. Identify the sentence that correctly uses a comma to set off an introductory element. A) After, the rain stopped the sun came out. B) In the morning I like to go for a run. C) Before we eat dinner, we always say grace. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Before we eat dinner, we always say grace. 12. Which is an example of commas before FANBOYS? A) Mr. Dodson took Latin, Mrs. Larking took French, Ms. Goad took Spanish, and Mr. Wyler took Japanese. B) The big bad wolf, dressed as grandma, was covered head to toe to hide his true appearance. C) I want to get good grades, for college admission requirements. D) Please, don't touch the dinosaur. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I want to get good grades, for college admission requirements. 13. Is the following sentence punctuated correctly? A variety of factors can make some people more likely to be bitten by mosquitos than others:blood type, skin bacteria, metabolism, exercise, pregnancy, clothing color, and genetics. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 14. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon to link related ideas. A) She loves to read; therefore, she visits the library often. B) She loves to read:therefore, she visits the library often. C) She loves to read, therefore, she visits the library often. D) She loves to read-therefore, she visits the library often. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She loves to read; therefore, she visits the library often. 15. Participation in sports teaches many values, including, perseverance, teamwork, and dedication. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 16. Anna checks her email often, but she does not always respond right away. A) NO CHANGE. B) Anna checks her email often but she does not always respond right away. C) Anna checks her email, often but she does not always respond right away. D) Anna checks her email often, but she does not always respond, right away. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) NO CHANGE. 17. True or False:Use a semicolon when the second half of the sentence is related to the first half in a different way. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 18. Which comma usage is an example of an introductory phrase? A) Mr. Dodson took Latin, Mrs. Larking took French, Ms. Goad took Spanish, and Mr. Wyler took Japanese. B) The big bad wolf, dressed as grandma, was covered head to toe to hide his true appearance. C) I want to get good grades, for college admission requirements. D) Please, don't touch the dinosaur. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Please, don't touch the dinosaur. 19. "I love deadlines; I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by." Is the semicolon used correctly? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 20. Which is the proper use of the semi-colon? A) The test is hard; the diploma is the goal. B) The sky is blue; the grass needs to be cut. C) Jonny wants pizza; Michelle wants spaghetti, so they got Italian takeout for everyone. D) The power is out; I stomped my toe. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Jonny wants pizza; Michelle wants spaghetti, so they got Italian takeout for everyone. 21. Which of the following sentences is punctuated incorrectly? A) I need to buy:milk, eggs, and bread. B) I need to buy milk, eggs, and bread. C) I need to buy milk; eggs, and bread. D) I need to buy milk eggs and bread. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I need to buy:milk, eggs, and bread. 22. Which punctuation would work best in the following sentence:According to the Constitution, only one person ..... the President ..... can appoint justices to the Supreme Court. A) Semicolonn. B) Colon. C) Dash. D) Hyphen. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dash. 23. Which sentence correctly uses punctuation to separate two independent clauses with a conjunctive adverb? A) I wanted to go for a walk; however, it started to rain. B) I wanted to go for a walk, however, it started to rain. C) I wanted to go for a walk however it started to rain. D) I wanted to go for a walk:however, it started to rain. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I wanted to go for a walk; however, it started to rain. 24. When do you use a semicolon? A) To separate groups in a list. B) To introduce a list. C) To isolate a point for emphasis. D) To introduce a quote. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To separate groups in a list. 25. Which punctuation is necessary in the [ ] in the following sentence:Emerson decided he no longer wanted to play sports, so he gave his equipment to [ ] Matthew Brockhaus, Gavin Geilenkirchen, and Tucker Czarnick. A) Comma [, ]. B) Colon [:]. C) Semicolon [ ; ]. D) No punctuation necessary. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) No punctuation necessary. 26. When we get to California, there are three places which we plan to visit:Bakersfield, Barstow, and Palm Springs. A) CORRECT. B) INCORRECT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) CORRECT. 27. I always look for three traits in my ..... motivation, friendliness, and punctuality. A) Employees,. B) Employees;. C) Employees:. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Employees:. 28. Determine the correct punctuation for the following sentence: "I have a big test tomorrow I can't go out tonight." A) I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight. B) I have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight. C) I have a big test tomorrow:I can't go out tonight. D) I have a big test tomorrow I can't go out tonight. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight. 29. What punctuation is necessary in the following sentence? If I have enough time, I will make breakfast for Melanie [ ] lunch for the Johnston's [ ] and dinner for my grandmother. A) Comma [, ]. B) Colon [:]. C) Semicolon [ ; ]. D) No punctuation necessary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Comma [, ]. 30. 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. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesColons Quiz 1Colons Quiz 2Colons Quiz 3Colons Quiz 4Colons Quiz 5Colons Quiz 6Colons Quiz 7Colons Quiz 8Colons Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books