This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Punctuation > Colons – Quiz 32 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Colons Quiz 32 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which punctuation would work best in the following sentence:A two ..... thirds majority voted for the resolution to pass. A) Semicolonn. B) Colon. C) Dash. D) Hyphen. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hyphen. 2. There are several places I would like to visit:Italy, France, and Canada.Is the above sentence written correctly? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 3. Jocelyn, an industrious student, often gets her work completed before her classmates [ ] and has to find things to do as she waits for them to finish. A) Comma [, ]. B) Colon [:]. C) Semicolon [ ; ]. D) No punctuation necessary. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) No punctuation necessary. 4. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a colon to introduce a question. A) My question is:very important:what time does the movie start?. B) My question is very important what time does the movie start?. C) My question is very important:What time does the movie start?. D) My question is very important, what time does the movie start?. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) My question is very important:What time does the movie start?. 5. What is the reason for the following semicolon?Nearby, the mayor and the council members sat at the table; they debated quite hotly the question of repaving the streets. A) Separates two independent clauses. B) Separates a dependent from an independent clause. C) Separates independent clauses that already contain too many commas. D) That semicolon is NOT needed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Separates two independent clauses. 6. Correct or incorrect?The elderly gentleman forgot a lot of things such as:his dentures and his socks. A) INCORRECT. B) CORRECT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) INCORRECT. 7. What is a rule that you use for semicolons? (;) A) To link two independent clauses. B) To introduce a quotation. C) With a coordinating conjunction to separate two independent clauses. D) To separate coordinate adjectives. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To link two independent clauses. 8. The bookstore specializes in three subjects:art, architecture, and graphic design. A) CORRECT. B) INCORRECT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) CORRECT. 9. What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence:'I do everything myself ( ..... ) I write, illustrate, and publish these books.' A) . B) ,. C) :. D) ;. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) :. 10. Which punctuation would work best in the following sentence:A majority of the graduating class ..... 95% to be exact ..... is going to college. A) Semicolonn. B) Colon. C) Dash. D) Hyphen. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dash. 11. Which punctuation is necessary in the [ ]'s in the following sentence:Owen hopes to live in several places in his adult life:Lincoln, Nebraska [ ] Sutherland, Illinois [ ] and Los Angeles, California. A) Comma [, ]. B) Colon [:]. C) Semicolon [ ; ]. D) No punctuation necessary. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Semicolon [ ; ]. 12. My mom once said, "It is amazing how quickly the kids learn to drive a car, yet are unable to understand the lawnmower, snowblower, and vacuum cleaner." Is all punctuation used correctly? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 13. The places I like to visit are as follows:Italy, France, and Canada.Is the colon in the correct place? A) No. B) Yes. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Yes. 14. Which punctuation would work best in the following sentence:Her decision not to resign was based on one thought ..... she enjoys teaching English to teenagers. A) Semicolonn. B) Colon. C) Dash. D) Hyphen. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Colon. 15. "When I die, I want to go peacefully like my grandfather did:in his sleep. Not yelling and screaming like the passengers in his car." Is the colon used correctly? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 16. I went to Disney World on Thursday, April 9 Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11.Which type of punctuation is missing from this sentence and from where? A) A comma; after 9 and 10. B) A comma; between April and 9 and April and 10. C) A semi colon; after 9 and 10. D) A semi colon; between April and 9 and April and 10. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A semi colon; after 9 and 10. 17. Do you want to stay behind, or will you come with us? A) NO CHANGE. B) Do you want to stay behind or, will you come with us?. C) Do you want to stay behind, or will you come, with us?. D) Do you want to stay behind; or will you come with us?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) NO CHANGE. 18. We need the following for our cookies:sugar, flour, and macadamia nuts. A) We need the following for our cookies; sugar, flour, and macadamia nuts. B) We need the following for our cookies:sugar; flour; and macadamia nuts. C) We need the following for our cookies, sugar, flour, and macadamia nuts. D) Correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Correct. 19. Identify the sentence that is properly punctuated. A) For the trip, pack:sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. B) For the trip, pack; sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. C) For the trip, pack sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. D) For the trip, pack:sunscreen; a hat; and sunglasses. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) For the trip, pack sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. 20. When is it appropriate to use a semicolon instead of a colon? A) When connecting two independent clauses that are closely related. B) When introducing a list. C) When separating items in a list that already contains commas. D) When starting a new paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) When connecting two independent clauses that are closely related. 21. Nathan loves all kinds of sandwiches turkey, cheese, and tomato; peanut butter, jelly, and salami; potato chip, Nutella, and mustard; and plenty more. A) Sandwiches,. B) Sandwiches;. C) Sandwiches:. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sandwiches:. 22. You may have hot chocolate, or coffee to drink. A) NO CHANGE. B) You may have hot chocolate or coffee to drink. C) You may have hot chocolate; or coffee to drink. D) You may have hot chocolate or coffee, to drink. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) You may have hot chocolate or coffee to drink. 23. What is the difference between a semicolon and a colon? A) A semicolon is used to introduce a list, while a colon separates two independent clauses. B) A semicolon separates two independent clauses, while a colon introduces a list, quote, or explanation. C) A semicolon ends a sentence, while a colon starts a new paragraph. D) A semicolon and a colon are interchangeable. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A semicolon separates two independent clauses, while a colon introduces a list, quote, or explanation. 24. Which punctuation is necessary in the [] in the following sentence:While Kendra thoroughly enjoys playing basketball [] she does not enjoy playing volleyball. A) Comma [, ]. B) Colon [:]. C) Semicolon [ ; ]. D) No punctuation is necessary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Comma [, ]. 25. 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 the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Comma. 26. Which punctuation would work best in the following sentence:The snow usually begins falling in mid ..... November. A) Semicolonn. B) Colon. C) Dash. D) Hyphen. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hyphen. 27. Does this salutation use colon correctly?Dear Sir:This letter is to inform you that I will be resigning my position as of 9:00 am on Friday. A) No, it is too formal for writing to a person's boss. B) Yes, always use a colon when addressing someone formally in a letter. C) It is, but you can also use a comma. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Yes, always use a colon when addressing someone formally in a letter. 28. Which is an example of separating phrase in a list? A) Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother's house we go. B) Mr. Dodson took Latin, Mrs. Larking took French, Ms. Goad took Spanish, and Mr. Wyler took Japanese. C) I want to get good grades, for college admission requirements. D) Please, don't touch the dinosaur. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mr. Dodson took Latin, Mrs. Larking took French, Ms. Goad took Spanish, and Mr. Wyler took Japanese. 29. Bring any two items however sleeping bags and tents are in short supply. A) NO CHANGE. B) Bring any two items; however; sleeping bags and tents are in short supply. C) Bring any two items; however, sleeping bags and tents are in short supply. D) Bring any two items however; sleeping bags and tents are in short supply. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Bring any two items; however, sleeping bags and tents are in short supply. 30. The airport terminal is rather confusing to get around; give yourself plenty of time to find your gate. A) NO CHANGE. B) To get around, give yourself. C) To get around and give yourself. D) To get around give, yourself. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) NO CHANGE. ← 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