Colons

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

• bought,

• bought;

• bought:

• No punctuation needed after bought

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

• you,
• you;
• you:
• you

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CCSS.L.7.2A

The following streets are flooded Hull St., Courthouse Rd., and Hopkins Rd.

• flooded,
• flooded;
• flooded:
• flooded

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

• cars,
• cars;
• cars:
• cars

There are several places I would like to visit: Italy, France, and Canada.

Is the colon in the correct place?

• no

• yes

TRUE or FALSE:

A colon can be used to indicate time.

• True

• False

Choose the correct sentence or sentences. 

• Please buy me: an ice cream cone.
• Please buy me an ice cream cone. 

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CCSS.L.7.3A

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.7.2A

Correct or incorrect?

I love: cooking, baking, and programming.

• INCORRECT

• CORRECT

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CCSS.L.7.1A

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