semicolons and colons quiz

What is one use of a colon?

• To show that a dialogue is ending.

• To end a sentence.

• To show a that a sentence is beginning.

• Introducing items in a list.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

The students were studying for their history test _____ it covers everything from the 1850's to the present.

• Comma (,)

• Colon (:)

• Semicolon (;)

• Full stop (.)

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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

What is one use of a semi colon?

• Making your work more fancy.

• Linking two related clauses.

• Ending a sentences.

• Starting a dialogue.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which is the correct use of a semicolon?

• I went to the grocery store today; I bought a ton of fruit; apples, grapes, and pears were all on sale.

• I went to the grocery store today; I bought a ton of fruit. Apples, grapes, and pears were all on sale.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Colon or semicolon?

• My dog is fat; he eats too much food.

• My dog is fat: he eats too much food.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Colon or no colon?

• My favorite cake is made of: carrots, flour, butter, eggs, and cream cheese icing.

• My favorite cake is made of carrots, flour, butter, eggs, and cream cheese icing.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Colon or semicolon?

• Shakespeare said it best: "To thine own self be true."

• Shakespeare said it best; "To thine own self be true."

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Colon or semicolon?

• Shakespeare said it best: "To thine own self be true."

• Shakespeare said it best; "To thine own self be true."

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

We packed the car with supplies for our trip _____ food, tent, and camping gear. 

• semicolon
• comma
• colon

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A