Grammar Test 3

In which of the following situations should you use a colon?

• After the roman numerals in an essay outline

• Between related independent clauses

• In writing the date

• To set off a list

• At the end of a direct quotation

After a word or phrase showing strong feeling you should use . . .

• A period

• A question mark

• An exclamation point

• A colon

• A hyphen

Which of the following is a correct use of a colon?

• The meeting is on February 2: 2013

• The following staff members must attend the meeting: Peter, James, and John.

• I like to eat: bacon, eggs, and toast.

• This picture is by Leonardo Da Vinci: he is my favorite artist.

• This is Philip: the special services manager.

In which of the following situations should you use a hyphen

• In writing the date

• In writing the time

• In writing an address

• In writing fractions

• After the opening of a formal letter

I have an appointment with the dentist at 10­_45.

• :
• ,

• !

• ?

Let me out_

• !
• :

• ;

• ?

A day is twenty_four hours long.

• -
• ;

• !

• :

Help_

• !
• ?

• .

• -

Are you almost ready to leave_

• ?
• !

• .

• -

Which of the following is NOT a linking verb?

• feel

• wish

• appear

• seem

• none of these