This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Punctuation > Colons – Quiz 8 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Colons Quiz 8 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Complete the sentence:We packed everything we needed for the hike ..... water, snacks, and a first aid kit. A) ,. B) ;. C) :. D) . Show Answer Correct Answer: C) :. 2. Where should the colon go in the sentence below?The following streets are flooded Hull St., Courthouse Rd., and Hopkins Rd. A) Following:. B) Flooded:. C) Streets:. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Streets:. 3. Which sentence below shows the correct way to use a semicolon? A) Out of thirty students; only eight students got A's. B) The thirty students studied for the test; only eight students got A's. C) The thirty students studied for the test; without any problems. D) The entire class of thirty students; studied hard for their test. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The thirty students studied for the test; only eight students got A's. 4. Identify the correct use of colons in this sentence:For the trip, we need ..... sunscreen, hats, and water bottles. A) ,. B) :. C) ;. D) -. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) :. 5. He was very tired ..... but he decided to go to class rather than take a nap A) Comma. B) Colon. C) Semicolon. D) None needed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Comma. 6. What is the correct use of a colon in a script? A) Marcellus: "Shall I strike it with my partisan?"Horatio: "Do, if it will not stand"Bernardo: "'Tis here!"Horatio: "'Tis here!"Marcellus: "'Tis gone!" [Exit:Ghost]. B) Marcellus:Shall I strike it with my partisan?Horatio:Do, if it will not standBernardo:'Tis here!Horatio:'Tis here!Marcellus:'Tis gone! [Exit Ghost]. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Marcellus:Shall I strike it with my partisan?Horatio:Do, if it will not standBernardo:'Tis here!Horatio:'Tis here!Marcellus:'Tis gone! [Exit Ghost]. 7. Which punctuation mark is used to introduce a list of items in a sentence? A) Comma. B) Semicolon. C) Colon. D) Period. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Colon. 8. Using Colons A) Use a colon to introduce a list or explanation. B) Use a colon to replace a comma in a list. C) Use a colon to end a sentence. D) Use a colon to separate two independent clauses. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Use a colon to introduce a list or explanation. 9. True or False:A colon can be used to introduce a list. A) Only semicolons can introduce a list. B) False. C) True. D) A colon cannot introduce a list. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) True. 10. Which of the following sentences correctly uses a colon to introduce a quotation? A) She said: "I will be there soon.". B) She said, "I will be there soon.". C) She said; I will be there soon. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She said: "I will be there soon.". 11. Complete the sentence:I have three favorite fruits ..... apples, bananas, and cherries. A) ;. B) :. C) ,. D) . Show Answer Correct Answer: B) :. 12. In Henry the Fifth Act One ..... Scene One. A) :. B) ;. C) -. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) :. 13. This law shocked and appalled the islanders ..... they could not accept such ridiculous leadership. A) Comma. B) Semicolon. C) Colon. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Semicolon. 14. To indicate an abrupt change of thought or a dramatic interruption, set off a important addition A) :. B) ;. C) -. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) -. 15. Which sentence correctly uses the semi-colon? A) Neither of us can speak French; we had to get a translator. B) Neither of us can speak French; We had to get a translator. C) Neither of us can speak French we had to get; a translator. D) Neither of us can speak French:we had to get a translator. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Neither of us can speak French; we had to get a translator. 16. Where should the colon go in this given sentence:My mom left for work at 530pm. A) My mom left for work at 5:30pm. B) My mom:left for work at 530pm. C) My mom left for work at 53:0pm. D) My mom left for work:at 530pm. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) My mom left for work at 5:30pm. 17. Which is the best way to combine these two sentences? 'The library is closed for renovations. It will reopen next month.' A) The library is closed for renovations, it will reopen next month. B) The library is closed for renovations; it will reopen next month. C) The library is closed for renovations:it will reopen next month. D) The library is closed for renovations, but it will reopen next month. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The library is closed for renovations; it will reopen next month. 18. In many traditional Asian dances, small movements and gestures convey the story even a slight facial expression has significant meaning. A) NO CHANGE. B) Convey the story; even. C) Convey; the story, even. D) Convey the story even,. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Convey the story; even. 19. Also, the article explains that players get frustrated if a game is too difficult ..... it's important for the game to not seem impossible. A) ;. B) :. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) ;. 20. Where does the colon go in the following sentence?This announcement came over the loud speaker "All new students, exchange students, and visitors should report to the office." A) After speaker. B) After announcement. C) After report. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) After speaker. 21. Complete the sentence:She has lived in three cities ..... New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. A) ,. B) ;. C) :. D) -. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) :. 22. Which of the following demonstrates the correct use of a semicolon? A) Karl and his friend Stanley like to look at the stars; in the desert sky. B) Although the friends wanted to play basketball; they had to study for the math test. C) Tim's favorite sport is hockey; he plays street hockey every day. D) Joe and Brad like to play volleyball; on sunny days. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Tim's favorite sport is hockey; he plays street hockey every day. 23. Choose if the following sentence uses a colon correctly or incorrectly.In our writing class the instructor wants us to focus on:grammar, punctuation, style, and structure. A) CORRECT. B) INCORRECT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) INCORRECT. 24. Fix the sentence.There are two choices at this time run away or fight. A) There are two choices at this time:run away or fight. B) There are two choices at this time; run away or fight. C) Correct as is. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) There are two choices at this time:run away or fight. 25. I cannot buy a new car I do not have much money A) Car; I. B) Car:I. C) Car, I. D) As it is. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Car; I. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesColons Quiz 1Colons Quiz 2Colons Quiz 3Colons Quiz 4Colons Quiz 5Colons Quiz 6Colons Quiz 7Colons Quiz 9Colons Quiz 10 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books