This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Punctuation > Semicolons – Quiz 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Semicolons Quiz 3 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The book, however, is my favorite, so I read it Saturday, Sunday, and Monday this week. A) The book, however, is my favorite; so I read it Saturday, Sunday, and Monday this week. B) The book; however, is my favorite so I read it Saturday, Sunday, and Monday this week. C) The book however is my favorite, so I read it Saturday, Sunday and Monday this week. D) NO CHANGE. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The book, however, is my favorite; so I read it Saturday, Sunday, and Monday this week. 2. The most common way to use a semicolon is to: A) Introduce a quote. B) Separate items in a list. C) Connect closely related independent clauses. D) End a sentence with a pause. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Connect closely related independent clauses. 3. Choose the sentence that uses the comma correctly. A) I need carrots, lettuce and salad dressing. B) I need carrots, lettuce, and salad dressing. C) I need carrots, lettuce, and salad dressing. D) I need carrots, lettuce and, salad dressing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I need carrots, lettuce, and salad dressing. 4. A semicolon is used to ..... A) Separate two clauses. B) Connect to a fanboy. C) Separate transition words. D) Connect two independent clauses. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Connect two independent clauses. 5. Sentence; related sentence A) Correct sentence construction. B) INcorrect sentence construction. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct sentence construction. 6. Is the semicolon in the correct spot:David decided that he would form a resistance he would gather the town's; strongest warriors. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 7. The project needs to be completed by the end of the month, the deadline I believe is August 30th. A) The project needs to be completed by the end of the month; but the deadline is August 30th. B) The project needs to be completed by the end of the month. And the deadline is August 30th. C) The project needs to be completed by the end of the month; the deadline is August 30th. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The project needs to be completed by the end of the month; the deadline is August 30th. 8. I have lived in these cities:Detroit, Michigan; Roanoke, VA; Charleston, SC; and Fayetville, NC. A) Correct use of a semicolon. B) INcorrect use of a semicolon. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct use of a semicolon. 9. I've been using my MacBook for a year already, I've no regrets buying it. A) Complete sentence (Independent Clause). B) Fragment (Dependent Clause). C) Comma splice. D) Run-on sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Comma splice. 10. A semicolon looks like this A) :. B) ;. C) #. D) *. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) ;. 11. Semicolons can help organize a list that has ..... punctuation. A) Internal punctuation. B) Excessive punctuation. C) No punctuation. D) External punctuation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Internal punctuation. 12. When I bake mom I never leave the oven unattended. Please fix this sentence so the reader knows I don't bake my mom. A) When I bake mom I never leave the oven unattended. B) When I bake, mom, I never leave the oven unattended. C) When I bake, mom I never leave the oven unattended. D) When I bake mom I never leave the, oven unattended. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) When I bake, mom, I never leave the oven unattended. 13. Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly in a complex sentence? A) The weather was cold; therefore, we stayed inside. B) The weather was cold:therefore we stayed inside. C) The weather was cold, therefore we stayed inside. D) The weather was cold therefore; we stayed inside. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The weather was cold; therefore, we stayed inside. 14. True or False:A comma is always used if a subordinating conjunction is present at the beginning of a sentence. A) False. B) Sometimes. C) Only in formal writing. D) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) True. 15. Identify the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon to link closely related ideas. A) She studies hard; her grades reflect her effort. B) The cake was delicious; too sweet for my taste. C) It's a beautiful day; let's go for a walk. D) And C) are correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) And C) are correct. 16. Knowing that he would be late ..... John took-off running as soon as the bell rung. A) ,. B) :. C) ;. D) No punctuation needed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) ,. 17. Identify whether the semicolon has been used correctly in the following sentence:You need new brakes; otherwise, you may have a car accident. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 18. Pick the sentence that uses the semicolon correctly. A) James will be late to next period he needs to finish his exam. B) James will be late to next period; he needs to finish his exam. C) James will be late to next period he needs to finish; his exam. D) James; will be late to next period he needs to finish his exam. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) James will be late to next period; he needs to finish his exam. 19. Complete the sentence:Our summer vacation will include visits to several states ..... Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. A) Such as. B) Namely. C) Including. D) For example. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Including. 20. I am thankful for my family ..... my students ..... my country ..... and Jesus Christ. A) ,. B) ;. C) :. D) (No punctuation). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) ,. 21. In the sentence 'I need to buy some groceries; milk, eggs, and bread, ' where should the colon be placed? A) I need to buy some groceries:milk, eggs, and bread. B) I need to buy some groceries, milk, eggs, and bread. C) I need to buy:some groceries milk, eggs, and bread. D) I need to buy some groceries milk:eggs, and bread. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I need to buy some groceries:milk, eggs, and bread. 22. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon WITH a conjunctive adverb. A) She was tired; therefore she went to bed early. B) She was tired therefore; she went to bed early. C) She was tired; therefore, she went to bed early. D) She was tired, therefore; she went to bed early. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She was tired; therefore, she went to bed early. 23. Romantics underscored mystery and emotion in their writing, however, many authors built on British and European ideas. A) NO CHANGE. B) Writing; however. C) Writing, however;. D) Writing; however,. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Writing; however,. 24. Choose the sentence that correctly avoids a comma splice. A) She didn't see the stop sign, she ran right through it. B) He loves to travel, his sister prefers to stay at home. C) It was getting late, so they decided to head back home. D) The museum was closed, we went to the park instead. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It was getting late, so they decided to head back home. 25. Where does the semicolon go:My friend was feeling sick. I walked her to the nurse's office. A) Sick;. B) Her;. C) Friend;. D) No semicolon needed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sick;. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesSemicolons Quiz 1Semicolons Quiz 2Semicolons Quiz 4Semicolons Quiz 5Semicolons Quiz 6Semicolons Quiz 7Semicolons Quiz 8Semicolons Quiz 9Semicolons Quiz 10 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books