Colons Introduce A List

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

• bought,

• bought;

• bought:

• No punctuation needed after bought

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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

• you,
• you;
• you:
• you

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

John went to the party for one reason only to get revenge.

• only,
• only;
• only:
• only

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Seeing you here means that you missed the bus.

• means,
• means;
• means:
• means

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

He sent me to buy him jeans, a sweater, and a pair of Jordans.

• him,
• him;
• him:
• him

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Which sentence is written correctly?

• We currently have two members in our club; Linda and Fiona.

• We currently have two members in our club, Linda and Fiona.

• We currently have two members in our club Linda and Fiona.

• We currently have two members in our club: Linda and Fiona.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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

Is the colon in the correct place?

• no

• yes

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Is this sentence correct?

My favorite desserts are: chocolate cake, ice cream, and lemon pie.

• yes

• no

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Correct or incorrect?

I love: cooking, baking, and programming.

• INCORRECT

• CORRECT

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Which sentence is written correctly?

• Here are the three books that I have read; Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

• Here are the three books that I have read: Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

• Here are the three books that I have read, Goldie Locks, and 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

• Here are the three books that I have read Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B