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Colons and Semicolons, 2023

Authored by Christi Carroll

English

10th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 12+ times

Colons and Semicolons, 2023
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence below correctly uses a semicolon?

She had self defense training; consequently, she won the fight.

She didn't see; the other car coming.

She prefers Ireland; over America.

I have finished the main course. It is; delicious.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence below correctly uses a semicolon?

When I walked to the store; I felt a pull in my muscle.

I have finished; the main course.

The world is a stage; sometimes.

You can come pick me up; I feel much better.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence below correctly uses a colon?

I bought: a lot of meat at the store.

I walked to the gas station: I walked to the grocery store.

This house had everything I needed: a bathroom, a backyard, and two bedrooms.

I cannot believe it: I simply cannot believe it.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence below correctly uses a colon?

This was first said: by Shakespeare.

There are two choices this time: run away or fight.

The main character in the movie was the bad guy, I didn't see it coming

She went to: great lengths to emphasize it.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

It was really cold last week ___ however, it's been in the 60s the last few days.

Semicolon
Colon

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Italian flag has: three colors. Green, white, and red.

"flag has three colors; green, white, and red."
"flag has three colors: Green, white, and red."
"flag has three colors: green, white, and red."
"correct as is"

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

You need new brakes; otherwise, you may not be able to stop in time.

correct

incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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