Colons and semicolons

Choose the correct sentence. 

• My sandwich must have the following toppings lettuce, onions, and pickles.
• My sandwich must have the following toppings: lettuce, onions, and pickles.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Choose the correct sentence or sentences. 

• We sell the the parts of cars, motorcycles, and boats.
• The sell the parts of: cars, motorcycles, and boats. 

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Choose the correct sentence or sentences. 

• I have no idea which way to go; I can ask my friend.
• I have no idea which way to go I can ask my friend.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

In which sentence is a colon used correctly?

• Marisa: won several awards for her short stories last year.

• Have you ever seen a: horse in the wild?

• It hardly ever snows: in California, but it’s a beautiful place to live.

• Devon admires his uncle for two reasons: he’s great at rollerblading and building treehouses.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Choose the correct sentence or sentences. 

• My name is Tom I don't really like my name.
• My name is Tom; I don't really like my name.
• My name is: Tom I don't really like m name.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Choose the correct sentence. 

• Since I plan to take over the world, I will need a lot of money.
• Since I plan to take over the world; I will need a lot of money.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

• I have one goal: to win the race.

• I have one goal; to win the race.

• I have one goal. To win the race.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

What are the semicolons doing in this sentence?

”John likes all kinds of sandwiches: bacon, lettuce and tomato; peanut butter and jelly; ham, cheese, and turkey; and plenty more.”

• They are uniting two closely connected clauses.

• They are separating items in a complex list.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation:

My mother often recites this Shakespeare quote _____ "All that glitters is not gold."

• ; (semicolon)

• : (colon)

• . (period)

• - (hyphen)

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation:

I enjoy reading books ___ however, I don't often have time to finish them.

• ; (semicolon)

• : (colon)

• . (period)

• - (hyphen)

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A