Colons: Lesson & Practice

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is written correctly?

• We currently have two members in our club; Linda and Fiona.

• We currently have two members in our club, Linda and Fiona.

• We currently have two members in our club Linda and Fiona.

• We currently have two members in our club: Linda and Fiona.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is written correctly?

• Here are the three books that I have read; Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

• Here are the three books that I have read: Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

• Here are the three books that I have read, Goldie Locks, and 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

• Here are the three books that I have read Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is written correctly?

• The following items are needed for school: paper, pencils, White-Out, and index cards.

• The following items are needed for school: paper pencils White-Out, and index cards.

• The following items are needed for school paper, pencils White-Out, and index cards.

• The following items are needed for school, paper pencils, White-Out, and index cards.

Multiple Choice

I intend to live forever: so far, so good.

Is the colon used correctly?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

I like work: it fascinates me.

Is the colon used correctly?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Nothing sticks more than: that moment during an argument when you realize you’re wrong.
Is the colon used correctly?

• Yes
• No

Multiple Choice

There are several places I would like to visit: Italy, France, and Canada.

Is the colon in the correct place?

• no

• yes

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is written correctly?

• The following items are needed for school: paper, pencils, White-Out, and index cards.
• The following items are needed for school: paper pencils White-Out, and index cards.
• The following items are needed for school; paper, pencils White-Out, and index cards.
• The following items are needed for school, paper pencils, White-Out, and index cards.

Multiple Choice

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

• The artwork has her favorite colors; blue, purple, and green.

• The artwork has her favorite colors: blue, purple, and green.

• The artwork has her favorite colors. Blue, purple, and green.

Multiple Choice

Goldilocks: and the Three Bears

Is the colon used correctly?

• Yes
• No

Multiple Choice

Place the colon in the correct position.

Have you read the latest book by Jeff Kinney Diary of a Wimpy Kid Wrecking Ball?

• book:

• A colon is not needed

• Kid:

• Kinney:

Multiple Choice

Place the colon in the correct position.

You must begin the letter with To whom it may concern

• with:

• A colon is not needed

• begin:

• concern:

Multiple Choice

Is this correct or incorrect for a friendly letter?

Dear Mom:

• Correct

• Incorrect

Multiple Choice

TRUE or FALSE:

A colon can be used to indicate time.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Place the colon in the correct position.

I left home at 710 this morning.

• 7:10

• home:

• A colon is not needed

• at:

Multiple Choice

Place the colon in the correct position to express a numerical ratio of 3 to 1.

• 3:1

• 3 2 1

• 3 to 1

• 1:3

Multiple Choice

What is the function of the colon in the following example?

They shouted: "We demand a salary increase! We want justice!"

• To introduce a quotation

• To introduce a list

• To separate two independent clauses

• To link a main clause with an explanation

Multiple Choice

Identify whether the colon has been used correctly or incorrectly.

He kept shouting: "I really want that new iPhone!"

• Correct

• Incorrect

Multiple Choice

Identify which sentence has been punctuated correctly.

• My mother would not stop shouting: "don't be home late."

• My mother would not stop shouting: "Don't be home late."

• My mother would not stop shouting. "Don't be home late,"

• My mother would not stop shouting : "don't be home late."

Multiple Select

What are the main uses of the colon?

• To introduce a list

• To link a main clause with an explanation

• To introduce a quotation

• To separate two independent clauses

Multiple Choice

What is the function of the colon in the following example?

She bought three new kitchen items: a ladle, a whisk, and a chopping board.

• To introduce a quotation

• To link a main clause with an explanation

• To introduce a list

• To separate two independent clauses

Multiple Choice

What is the function of the colon in the following example?

He got what he deserved: he earned that promotion.

• To introduce a quotation

• To introduce a list

• To link a main clause with an explanation

• To separate two independent clauses