Colons

Multiple Choice

Where would the colon be placed in this sentence?

Before the big game, Manuel always did the same routine he stretched his muscles, visualized a victory, and ate a Snickers bar.

• After "game"

• After "routine"

• After "before"

• After "always"

Open Ended

Why is this sentence written incorrectly?

"If I were stranded on a deserted island, I would need: water, a knife, and a flotation device."

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is written correctly?

#1: My favorite birds all begin with the letter 'c' :  the cardinal,

     the crow, and the cuckoo.

#2: My favorite birds are : the cardinal, the crow, and

     the cuckoo.

• #1

• #2

Open Ended

This sentence is incorrect. How would you change it?

My favorite ice cream flavors are :  strawberry, mint chocolate chip, and vanilla.

Open Ended

Why is this sentence incorrect?

There are many foods I dislike such as : anchovies, beets, and mushrooms. 

Open Ended

How would you rewrite this sentence to properly introduce this quote by J.K. Rowling?

“I really don’t believe in magic.”