Semicolon/Colon Test 2

The USA has a very large land area _____ Canada is even larger.

• Colon

• Semicolon

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

I have lamb for lunch __ Fred had steak.

• Colon

• Semicolon

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

This is what I told him ___ "Buy yourself a bicycle, so that you don't have to borrow min!"

• Colon

• Semicolon

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Three countries are involved in the discussions ___ however, only New Zealand and Australia will sign the treaty immediately.

• Colon

• Semicolon

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Java __ a popular programming language for the World Wide Web.

• Colon

• Semicolon

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

I bring everything I need to class every day ____ my pens, my books and my diary.

• Colon

• Semicolon

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Paige failed her English test ___ nevertheless, she was able to get a good job.

• Colon

• Semicolon

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

I took my umbrella ___ it looked like it was going to rain.

• Colon

• Semicolon

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

 Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly?

• The man was wet he was standing in the rain; without an umbrella.
• The man was wet he was; standing in the rain without an umbrella.
•  The man was wet; he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.
• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

I love healthy: foods nuts, fruits, and vegetables.
Is the colon in the correct place?

• Yes
• No

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B