This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Punctuation > Colons – Quiz 27 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Colons Quiz 27 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon without a conjunctive adverb. A) I wanted to go for a walk; it was raining outside. B) I wanted to go for a walk; but it was raining outside. C) I wanted to go for a walk, it was raining outside. D) I wanted to go for a walk:it was raining outside. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I wanted to go for a walk; it was raining outside. 2. Choose if the following sentence uses a colon correctly or incorrectly.When we go to California we are planning to visit:Bakersfield, Barstow, and Palm Springs. A) CORRECT. B) INCORRECT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) INCORRECT. 3. Complete the sentence:The recipe calls for several spices ..... cumin, coriander, and turmeric ..... each adds a unique flavor. A) :;. B) ;:. C) :,. D) ; ;. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) :;. 4. Complete the sentence:The following supplies are required for the art class ..... paintbrushes, canvases, and acrylic paints. A) ;. B) ,. C) :. D) . Show Answer Correct Answer: C) :. 5. The only way that you can correctly use a colon between two complete sentences is ..... A) The second sentence must relate to the first sentence and it expands on the first sentence. B) You can't use a colon between two sentences. C) The first sentence must relate to the second sentence and it must expand on the first sentence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The second sentence must relate to the first sentence and it expands on the first sentence. 6. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a dash? A) She was late-as usual-to the meeting. B) She was late:as usual:to the meeting. C) She was late; as usual; to the meeting. D) She was late, as usual, to the meeting. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She was late-as usual-to the meeting. 7. Which sentence has been punctuated correctly with a semi-colon? A) I got an A on my English assignment; I really studied hard. B) I got an A on my English assignment I really studied; hard. C) I got an A; on my English assignment I really studied hard. D) I got an A on my English assignment:I really studied hard. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I got an A on my English assignment; I really studied hard. 8. Colons are used to ..... A) Separate two independent clauses. B) Start a list. C) End a sentence. D) Provide emphasis in writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Start a list. 9. What goes in the blank? Last night's rain left the tree-lined trail in the park wet and muddy ..... nevertheless, I enjoyed the fresh, clean air on my morning job. A) Semicolon. B) Colon. C) Comma. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Semicolon. 10. True or False:Use a semicolon to separate items in a list when the items themselves contain commas. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 11. Which is the correct way to write the bolded portion of the sentence below?The committee consisted of the following members-Sly Norville, Trindell Ride, Mylie Kong, JaTavion Daze, Natalio C. Fuerte, Camden Cookery, and Malachi Robinson. A) The committee consisted of the following,. B) The committee consisted of the following:. C) The committee consisted of the following;. D) Leave as is. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The committee consisted of the following:. 12. The speech was long and repetitious consequently people in the audience began fidgeting in their seats and whispering among themselves. A) Repetitious; consequently people. B) Repetitious, consequently, people. C) Repetitious; consequently, people. D) Repetitious consequently; people. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Repetitious; consequently, people. 13. In which sentence is the colon used incorrectly? A) He said:'Meet me at noon.'. B) He said 'Meet me at noon':. C) He said:Meet me at noon. D) He said:'Meet me at noon'. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He said:Meet me at noon. 14. Dash, colon, or semicolon? A) After 80 years of dreaming, the elderly man realized it was time to finally revisit the land of his youth-Ireland. B) After eighty years of dreaming, the elderly man realized it was time to finally revisit the land of his youth:Ireland. C) After eighty years of dreaming, the elderly man realized it was time to finally revisit the land of his youth; Ireland. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) After 80 years of dreaming, the elderly man realized it was time to finally revisit the land of his youth-Ireland. 15. True or False:You should use a colon after a complete sentence when introducing a quotation. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 16. True or False:The word 'it' should be capitalized in the following sentence. 'I know the secret to winning the game:it takes a lot of practice.' A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 17. Place a colon where it belongs:There's only one rule to follow "Do not talk during the test." A) There's only one rule to follow: "Do not talk during the test.". B) There's only one rule to follow "Do not talk during the test." :. C) There's only one rule:to follow "Do not talk during the test.". D) There's only one rule to follow "Do not talk:during the test.". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) There's only one rule to follow: "Do not talk during the test.". 18. Practicing yoga requires the following-patience, flexibility, strength, and a positive attitude.What is the correct way to punctuate the bolded portion of the sentence above? A) Following, patience,. B) Following patience. C) Following:patience. D) Leave as is. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Following:patience. 19. Two heads are better than one, however sometimes too many cooks spoil the broth. A) Yes, semi colon. B) No, no semi colon. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes, semi colon. 20. Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly with a semicolon: A) He's a great player; however, he needs to practice more. B) He's a great player however, he needs to practice more;. C) He's a great player; however he needs to practice more. D) He's a great player, however; he needs to practice more. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He's a great player; however, he needs to practice more. 21. Choose the sentence that uses a colon correctly. A) He was clear about his goals:to learn, to grow, and to succeed. B) He was clear about his goals; to learn, to grow, and to succeed. C) He was clear about his goals, to learn; to grow; and to succeed. D) He was clear about his goals; to learn, to grow, and to succeed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He was clear about his goals:to learn, to grow, and to succeed. 22. What is the correct use of a colon with writing time? A) Hour:minute. B) Minute:hour. C) Minute:hour. D) Hour:minute. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hour:minute. 23. If I get a new job I will be very happy. A) Job; I. B) Job:I. C) Job, I. D) As it is. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Job, I. 24. I left my house at 6 ..... 30 this morning, but I had to stop at the gas station ..... I was running on Empty. A) Colon, comma. B) Semicolon, colon. C) Colon, colon. D) Colon, semi-colon. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Colon, semi-colon. 25. Correctly punctuate the sentence below with a colon (A) or a semicolon (B).Maps have many features ..... scales, legends, and symbols. A) :(colon). B) ; (semocolon). C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) :(colon). ← 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