This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Punctuation > Colons – Quiz 26 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Colons Quiz 26 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following sentences correctly uses a semicolon to link two independent clauses? 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, and I can't go out tonight. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight. 2. I wanted to visit cities in Italy ..... such as, Rome, Naples, and Florence. A) Comma. B) Semi Colon. C) Colon. D) NOTHING. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Comma. 3. English has borrowed widely from French ..... many terms in ballet and cooking, for example, are French. A) :. B) ;. C) -. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) ;. 4. Which punctuation is necessary in the [ ] in the following sentence?If you complete all of your chores before 3 p.m. [ ] you may go out with Josie [ ] Stella [ ] and Max. A) Comma [, ]. B) Colon [:]. C) Semicolon [ ; ]. D) No punctuation necessary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Comma [, ]. 5. What is the reason for the following comma? I need to go to the grocery store, pick up my son from practice, and cook dinner tonight. A) Separates two independent clauses with FANBOYS. B) Separates a dependent clause from an independent clause. C) Seperates items in a list. D) That comma is NOT needed. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Seperates items in a list. 6. What are colons used to do? A) Separate sentence parts. B) Separate complete thoughts. C) Include information not given in the sentence. D) End sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Include information not given in the sentence. 7. Identify whether the colon has been used correctly or incorrectly.I have never liked fast food:I work in advertising. A) Incorrect. B) Correct. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Incorrect. 8. The key is under the mat ..... so remember to use it. A) Comma. B) Semi Colon. C) Colon. D) NOTHING. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Comma. 9. Which sentence has no errors in capitalization? A) We read the novel The Outsiders in our english class. B) We read the Novel the outsiders in our English Class. C) We read the novel The Outsiders in our English class. D) We read the Novel The outsiders in our english Class. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) We read the novel The Outsiders in our English class. 10. A colon can be used to clarify a prior statement. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 11. Where should the colon(s) be placed in this sentence?To bake the cake, we will need several ingredients flour, sugar, eggs, and milk. A) After need. B) After ingredients. C) After flour, after sugar, after eggs. D) After cake. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) After ingredients. 12. Erick wanted two things for Christmas ..... an XBox and a dirt bike. A) Comma. B) Semi Colon. C) Colon. D) NOTHING. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Colon. 13. When should you use a semicolon instead of a comma in a list? A) When the list is very long. B) When the list items contain commas. C) When the list introduces a new idea. D) When the list items are short. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) When the list items contain commas. 14. Unable to focus because of the loud construction work outside, Harry went to the library to study. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 15. Which sentence uses the colon correctly? A) I need to go to the store:for milk, bananas, and eggs. B) I:need milk, bananas, and eggs:at the store. C) I need to get:some milk bananas, and eggs at the store. D) I need these items at the store:milk, bananas, and eggs. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I need these items at the store:milk, bananas, and eggs. 16. Darby works part time at the movie theater. A) Hyphen. B) No hyphen. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No hyphen. 17. 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 [ ] Anna had asked forty-two questions about Mrs. Schumacher's granddaughter, Caroline. A) Comma [, ]. B) Colon [:]. C) Semicolon [ ; ]. D) No punctuation necessary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Comma [, ]. 18. What is the BEST way to revise this run-on sentence? 'Maria is the team captain she is also the top scorer.' A) Maria is the team captain, she is also the top scorer. B) Maria is the team captain; she is also the top scorer. C) Maria is the team captain:she is also the top scorer. D) Maria is the team captain, and, she is also the top scorer. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Maria is the team captain; she is also the top scorer. 19. Since the colon is also a body part you want to make sure you are using the correct colon or it will do what to your sentences? A) Get them dirty. B) Ruin them. C) Rect um. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 20. ..... are used to separate clauses when they are joined by some ..... , such consequently, furthermore, however, moreover, nonetheless, or therefore. A) SemicolonSubordinateconjunction. B) CommasConjunction junction. C) Semicolon Fan Boy. D) SemicolonConjunctive adverb. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) SemicolonConjunctive adverb. 21. Erick wanted expensive things for Christmas ..... like an XBox and a dirt bike. A) Comma. B) Semi Colon. C) Colon. D) NOTHING. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Comma. 22. Right or wrong?Martin wore red shoes; Bradford FC have got a game tonight. A) Right. Wow that's a good sentence! Wish I'd written it!. B) Wrong. Just wrong. Those 2 sentences aren't related. C) Wrong! That should be a comma not a semi colon!. D) Wrong! But I don't know why . Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Wrong. Just wrong. Those 2 sentences aren't related. 23. Choose if the following sentence uses a colon correctly or incorrectly.When we go to California we will be going to:Bakersfield, Barstow, and Palm Springs. A) CORRECT. B) INCORRECT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) INCORRECT. 24. Caution? Do not use near open flame. A) Colon. B) Semicolon. C) Hyphen. D) Dash. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Colon. 25. Dorothy failed her test, but it was extremely difficult. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. 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