Colons and Semicolons

In which sentence is a colon used correctly?

• I understand why people love: fishing.

• I don't like boats: they make me very seasick.

• Alissa: she loves her puppy more than she loves her fish.

• Love is what makes: the world go round.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

In the following sentence, where should a colon be added?

Lucija planned to grow several herbs in her garden basil, rosemary and thyme.

• after 'grow'

• after 'planned'

• after 'garden'

• after 'rosemary'

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Where is a colon needed?

You will need to have the following items for the trip tent, lantern, matches, and a compass.

• after the word items

• after the word trip

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Where is a colon needed?

Our class studied the works of the following painters Degas, Manet, Monet, Sisley, and Gauguin.

• after the word studied

• after the word painters

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Where is a colon needed?

The theater company announced the opening of these plays King Lear, Death of a Salesman, and Camelot.

• after the word plays

• after the word announced

• after the word opening

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Where is a colon needed?

The theater company announced the opening of these plays King Lear, Death of a Salesman, and Camelot.

• after the word plays

• after the word announced

• after the word opening

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Where is a colon needed?

After a sleepless night, the senator made her decision she would not seek re-election.

• after the word decision

• after the word seek

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Where is a colon needed?

Music is more than a mechanical arrangement of sounds it is an expression of deep feelings and ethical values.

• after the word arrangement

• after the word sounds

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Where is a semicolon needed?

Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner.

• hair;

• bald;

• Dad;

• getting;

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Where is a semicolon needed?

I have finished the main course now I have to make dessert.

• finished;

• now;

• main;

• course;

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A