Colons and semicolons

Is the colon used correctly in the following sentence?

Ben loves many sports: basketball, tennis, baseball, swimming, and hockey.

• yes

• no

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Is the colon used correctly in the following sentence?

Smoking on public transport: a bad idea.

• yes

• no

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Is the colon used correctly in this sentence?

There are two choices at this time: give up or fight.

• yes

• no

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Is the colon used correctly in this sentence?

My mother would not stop shouting: "Don't be home late."

• yes

• no

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Is the semicolon being used correctly in the following sentence?

You need to bring the following items: hat; gloves; scarf; and towel.

• yes

• no

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Is the semicolon being used correctly in the following sentence?

Jim loves tennis; and Sue loves basketball.

• yes

• no

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Is the semicolon being used correctly in the following sentence?

You need new brakes; you may have a car accident.

• yes

• no

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Bring a warm jacket with you; it gets cold at night.

• yes

• no

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B