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Colons Quiz 31 (30 MCQs)

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1. Which sentence correctly uses both a semicolon and a colon?
2. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a semicolon to join independent clauses?
3. I think I can tell the difference between fresh pizza and frozen ..... but why don't we find out?
4. We washed the dog, and cleaned up his mess.
5. In this hot weather, I can dream of only one thing the pool.
6. Does this sentence use colons correctly?Dear Sir:This letter is to inform you that I will be resigning my position as of 9:00 am on Friday.
7. Fill in the blank:A ..... is a punctuation mark that is used to divide a sentence. It has a variety of uses, some of which include introducing a list, introducing an explanation, introducing a quote, and connecting two related sentences.
8. I like work:it fascinates me.Is the colon used correctly?
9. Which punctuation would work best in the following sentence:The reasons for the success of the play are obvious ..... it has fine actors, witty dialogue, and tuneful music.
10. What is the reason for the following comma?She pointed suddenly at me, and everyone looked at me accusingly.
11. Which sentence correctly uses a colon to emphasize a point?
12. Which punctuation is necessary in the following sentence? At the end of the award ceremony, the winner received [ ] a trophy, an autographed picture, and a check for one thousand dollars.
13. I intend to live forever:so far, so good.Is the colon used correctly?
14. My favorite kind of cake is made of:carrots, flour, butter, eggs, and cream cheese icing.
15. Which sentence correctly uses a colon to emphasize the second clause?
16. I went to a job interview this weekend, however I don't think I will get the job.
17. Semi-colons can be used to .....
18. Which punctuation would work best in the following sentence:When she went to camp, she had a list of items to pack ..... blankets, sheets, toilet articles, a flashlight, and poison ivy lotion.
19. I slept terribly; however, I woke up early and headed outside.
20. Choose the correct punctuation for the sentence: "I have many hobbies ..... reading, painting, and hiking."
21. Which punctuation marks are used to separate dialogue from the speaker?
22. Which punctuation is necessary in the [ ] in the following sentence:Before anyone else had an opportunity to ask Mrs. Schumacher a question about the assignment [ ] Alexis asked forty-two questions about Mrs. Schumacher's newest granddaughter, Caroline.
23. My vacation stops included Atlanta, Georgia Miami, Florida and Chicago, Illinois.
24. I am so glad that you came Rob.AFTER which word should you place a comma?
25. A ..... divides a sentence.
26. Which punctuation is necessary in the [ ] in the following sentence:Because so many of the juniors brought Mrs. Schumacher chocolate [ ] she decided the class could take the day off and watch a movie.
27. Which punctuation would work best in the following sentence:The three top students and their GPAs are Marvin Chan, 94.8 ..... Ruth Ann Cummins, 93.6 ..... and Joan Dorf, 92.8.
28. Which punctuation is necessary in the [ ] in the following sentence:To quote Emma [ ] "I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask where they are going and catch up with them later."
29. Select the sentence that correctly uses commas to set off a nonessential clause.
30. To Whom It May Concern,
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