Colons

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.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.6.6

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.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.6.6

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.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

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

Is the colon in the correct place?

• no

• yes

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

I gave you the spray bottles for one reason to clean the windows.

• reason; to

• reason: to

• reason, to

• As it is

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CCSS.L.6.2A

The following streets are flooded Hull St., Courthouse Rd., and Hopkins Rd.

• flooded,

• flooded;

• flooded:

• flooded

If you pass this test, it means three things you understand colon usage, you're pretty good at English, and you have earned a high-five from your teacher.

• things,

• things;

• things:

• things

Is this sentence correct?My favorite desserts are: chocolate cake, ice cream, and lemon pie.

• yes

• no

Tags

CCSS.L.7.2B

Rule #1: A colon must have ____________ before it.

• a full sentence

• a list

• a noun

• a comma

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Correct or incorrect?

I love: cooking, baking, and programming.

• INCORRECT

• CORRECT

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.4