Colons and Semicolons

What is the definition for the use of a colon?

• To introduce something
• To introduce or define something
• To define something
• To show who is speaking

Colons are used to:

• Introduce new text
• At the end of a sentence
• In play and film scripts
• Build tension in a narrative

Where in the sentence should the colon be?
You will need the following sunscreen, swimming gear, a packed lunch, and common sense

• Before 'sunscreen'
• After 'sunscreen'
• Before 'following'
• After 'following'

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

What is the definition for the use of a semicolon?

• To connect two independent clauses
• To connect to dependent clauses
• To connect two independent clauses with a conjunction
• To connect two independent clauses with a conjunction

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Put the semicolon in the correct place in the following sentence:
When dinosaurs on something they'll often high five one another dinosaurs are all about high fives.

• After 'something'
• After 'on'
• Before 'dinosaurs'
• After 'another'

Choose the sentence that uses semicolons incorrectly

• My aunt's hairy knuckles are very soft; she washes them regularly.
• Tony spied the T-rex; the T-rex saw Tony and charged.
• My aunt's hairy knuckles are excellent; but I don't want to brush them
• Tony ran for the fence; fear spurred him in his leap to safety.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

• I have been to: Perth, WA, Sydney, NSW, Melbourne, VIC, and Brisbane, QLD.
• I have been to Perth WA; Sydney, NSW; Melbourne, VIC, and Brisbane, QLD.
• I have been to Perth WA, Sydney, NSW, Melbourne VIC, and Brisbane QLD.
• I have been to Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW, Melbourne, VIC; and Brisbane, QLD.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.2A

Semicolons are used

• For a pause longer than a comma but shorter than a full stop.
• In a list with commas included already.
• To build tension in a narrative.
• All of the above.

What type of punctuation is missing from the following sentence: A real all-rounder, Traci is tops in these fields
Bear hunting
Extreme reading
Leather tanning

• A colon
• A semicolon
• Neither
• Both

Tags

CCSS.L.5.2A

Where should the colon be in the following dialogue from a script?
Joel (swallowing furiously) Not at all, sir.

• After '(swallowing furiously)'
• After 'Joel'
• Before '(swallowing furiously)'
• Before 'Not'