6th Grade Colons3

COLONS

I. Use for time
example: 11:15A.M.

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer.

• 2,50P.M.

• 11 18P.M.

• 3:20A.M.

• 910P.M.

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer.

• 110P.M.

• 7,50A.M.

• 10!16P.M.

• 4:25A.M.

II. Use for Warnings or Notes
example: Warning: Wet Paint!

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer.

• Note No meeting Friday!

• Note, no meeting Friday!

• Note: No meeting Friday!

• Note No: Meeting Friday!

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer.

• Attention: Slippery Pavement

• Attention, Slippery Pavement

• Attention Slippery Pavement

• Attention! Slippery Pavement

III. Use for business letter salutation
example: Dear Mr. Jones:

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer.

• Dear Senator Kelly,

• Dear, Senator Kelly

• Dear: Senator Kelly

• Dear Senator Kelly:

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer.

• To whom it may concern,

• To whom it may concern:

• To whom it may concern

• To whom it may concern!

IV. Lists
example: I had a lot of food: hot dogs, potato salad, pickles, and cookies.

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer.

• I love sports, volleyball, basketball, and soccer.

• I love sports volleyball, basketball, and soccer.

• I love sports. Volleyball, basketball, and soccer.

• I love sports: volleyball, basketball, and soccer.

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer.

• I bought a lot at the store: shirts, pants, and shoes.

• I bought a lot at the store, shirts, pants, and shoes.

• I bought a lot at the store. Shirts, pants, and shoes.

• I bought a lot at the store shirts, pants, and shoes.

Caution: Do not put a colon after a verb or preposition
A few example words: are, were, have, include, like, in, by, for, to

Nonexample: I have lived in: Indiana, Florida, and Kentucky.
Nonexample: The party will include: balloons, treats, and games.

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct use of the colon for lists.

• My favorite foods are: apples, potatoes, and tomatoes.

• We have games on: Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday.

• The book was written by: Jim, Bill, and Scott.

• I love these colors: blue, grey, and pink.

Multiple Choice

Choose the one that uses the colon INCORRECTLY.

• I have four dogs: Max, Bruno, Spot, and Pup.

• You must bring these items: planner, paper, and a pencil.

• I gave gifts to: Kim, Blair, and Tristan.

• Dinner will include the following: chicken, potatoes, and green beans.