Semicolons and Colons Quiz

Which of these uses a semicolon correctly?

• I love spending summers at my Aunt Betty's farm; she is so much fun.
• I love spending summers; at my Aunt Betty's farm she is so much fun.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

Which of these uses a semicolon correctly?

• Aunty Betty grew up on a ranch; therefore, she loves having lots of animals around. 
• Aunty Betty grew up on a ranch therefore; she loves having lots of animals around. 

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CCSS.L.8.2A

Which of these uses a semicolon correctly?

• I have relatives in Chicago, Illinois; in Las Vegas, Nevada; and in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 
• I have relatives in Chicago; Illinois, in Las Vegas; Nevada, and in Grand Rapids; Michigan. 

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CCSS.L.8.2A

Which of these uses colons correctly?

• All students will need the following: a pen, a sheet of paper, and a dictionary. 
• All students will need the following a pen: a sheet of paper: and a dictionary. 

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CCSS.L.8.2A

Which of these uses colons correctly?

• Some of Mrs. Powell's favorite songs are: "Chandelier," "How Far I'll Go," and "Rockabye."
• These are some of Mrs. Powell's favorite songs: "Chandelier," "How Far I'll Go," and "Rockabye."

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CCSS.L.8.2A

Which of these uses colons correctly?

• At 8:00 P.M., please feed the baby.
• At 8;00 P.M., please feed the baby.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

Which of these uses colons correctly?

• Make sure to start your business letter with Dear Sir or Madam,
• Make sure to start your business letter with Dear Sir or Madam:

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CCSS.L.8.2A

Bonus: What is Mrs. Powell's favorite color?

• Green
• Purple
• Pink
• Blue

Bonus: What is Mrs. Fry's favorite color?

• Green
• Blue
• Purple
• Pink

Bonus: True or False: Mrs. Christopher is the mother of twins.

• True
• False