Colons

We went to the store and bought bread, milk, and eggs.

• bought,

• bought;

• bought:

• No punctuation needed after bought

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Please take these items with you your Chromebook, a pen, and some paper.

• you,
• you;
• you:
• you

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

We always swim, then eat lunch, then take a nap.

• always,
• always;
• always:
• always

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Larry was looking at three different cars a Bugatti, a Lamborghini, and an Alfa Romeo.

• cars,
• cars;
• cars:
• cars

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

He sent me to buy him jeans, a sweater, and a pair of Jordans.

• him,
• him;
• him:
• him

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

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

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

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.9-10.2B

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

• yes

• no

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

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

• a full sentence

• a list

• a noun

• a comma

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Correct or incorrect?

I love: cooking, baking, and programming.

• INCORRECT

• CORRECT

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B