This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Punctuation > Colons – Quiz 37 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Colons Quiz 37 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which sentence correctly uses both a semicolon and a colon? A) I have three favorite books:'1984', 'Brave New World'; and 'Fahrenheit 451'. B) I have three favorite books; '1984', 'Brave New World':and 'Fahrenheit 451'. C) I have three favorite books:'1984'; 'Brave New World'; and 'Fahrenheit 451'. D) I have three favorite books:'1984', 'Brave New World', and 'Fahrenheit 451'. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I have three favorite books:'1984', 'Brave New World', and 'Fahrenheit 451'. 2. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a semicolon to join independent clauses? A) She went to the store; to buy some groceries. B) I like to read books; they take me to different worlds. C) He ran to catch the bus; but missed it. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I like to read books; they take me to different worlds. 3. I think I can tell the difference between fresh pizza and frozen ..... but why don't we find out? A) Pizza,. B) Pizza;. C) Pizza:. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pizza,. 4. We washed the dog, and cleaned up his mess. A) NO CHANGE. B) We washed the dog and cleaned up his mess. C) We washed the dog; and cleaned up his mess. D) We washed the dog and, cleaned up his mess. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) We washed the dog and cleaned up his mess. 5. In this hot weather, I can dream of only one thing the pool. A) In this hot weather; I can dream of only one thing the pool. B) In this hot weather, I can dream of only one thing:the pool. C) In this hot weather, I can dream of only one thing; the pool. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 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. A) Both are correct. B) Both are incorrect. C) The first one is correct, but the second one is incorrect. D) The first one is incorrect, but the second one is correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Both are correct. 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. A) Hyphen. B) Colon. C) Comma. D) Semicolon. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Colon. 8. I like work:it fascinates me.Is the colon used correctly? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 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. A) Semicolonn. B) Colon. C) Dash. D) Hyphen. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Colon. 10. What is the reason for the following comma?She pointed suddenly at me, and everyone looked at me accusingly. A) Separates two independent clauses with FANBOYS. B) Separates a dependent from an independent clause. C) Separates items in a list. D) That comma is NOT needed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Separates two independent clauses with FANBOYS. 11. Which sentence correctly uses a colon to emphasize a point? A) There is one thing she loves most; chocolate. B) There is one thing she loves most:chocolate. C) There is one thing she loves most, chocolate. D) There is one thing she loves most-chocolate. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) There is one thing she loves most:chocolate. 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. A) Comma [, ]. B) Colon [:]. C) Semicolon [ ; ]. D) No punctuation necessary. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) No punctuation necessary. 13. I intend to live forever:so far, so good.Is the colon used correctly? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 14. My favorite kind of cake is made of:carrots, flour, butter, eggs, and cream cheese icing. A) CORRECT. B) INCORRECT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) INCORRECT. 15. Which sentence correctly uses a colon to emphasize the second clause? A) She had one goal:to win the championship. B) She had one goal, to win the championship. C) She had one goal; to win the championship. D) She had one goal to win the championship. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She had one goal:to win the championship. 16. I went to a job interview this weekend, however I don't think I will get the job. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 17. Semi-colons can be used to ..... A) Start off a list. B) Insert information into a sentence. C) Indicate an abrupt (all of a sudden) change in the sentence or thought. D) Separate items in a list that contain commas. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Separate items in a list that contain commas. 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. A) Semicolonn. B) Colon. C) Dash. D) Hyphen. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Colon. 19. I slept terribly; however, I woke up early and headed outside. A) I slept terribly; however; I woke up early and headed outside. B) I slept terribly, however, I woke up early and headed outside. C) I slept terribly; however I woke up early and headed outside. D) Correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Correct. 20. Choose the correct punctuation for the sentence: "I have many hobbies ..... reading, painting, and hiking." A) ;. B) -. C) -. D) :. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) :. 21. Which punctuation marks are used to separate dialogue from the speaker? A) Periiod and comma. B) Quotation marks and commas. C) Colons and commas. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Colons and commas. 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. A) Comma [, ]. B) Colon [:]. C) Semicolon [ ; ]. D) No punctuation necessary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Comma [, ]. 23. My vacation stops included Atlanta, Georgia Miami, Florida and Chicago, Illinois. A) My vacation stops included; Atlanta, Georgia, Miami, Florida, and Chicago, Illinois. B) My vacation stops included Atlanta, Georgia; Miami, Florida; and Chicago, Illinois. C) My vacation stops included Atlanta, Georgia; Miami, Florida; and; Chicago, Illinois. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 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? A) I. B) So. C) Glad. D) Came. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Came. 25. A ..... divides a sentence. A) Perios. B) Comma. C) Parentheses. D) Colon. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 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