Colon, Semicolon, Comma Quiz

What is the purpose of a colon in a sentence?

• To indicate possession

• To introduce a list, explanation, or example in a sentence

• To connect two independent clauses

• To end a sentence

When should a semicolon be used in a sentence?

• To connect a dependent clause to an independent clause

• To indicate possession in a sentence

• To separate two independent clauses in a sentence.

• To separate items in a list

Which of the following is an example of using a comma to separate items in a list?

• The exclamation point

• The question mark

• The period

• The Oxford comma

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CCSS.L.5.2A

In the sentence 'I have three favorite hobbies reading, swimming, and painting.', where should a colon be placed?

• after the word 'painting'

• after the word 'reading'

• after the word 'hobbies'

• before the word 'swimming'

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CCSS.L.5.2A

Choose the correct use of a semicolon in the following sentence: 'I have a big test tomorrow I need to study.'

• I have a big test tomorrow: I need to study.

• I have a big test tomorrow, I need to study.

• I have a big test tomorrow; I need to study.

• I have a big test tomorrow; I need to rest.

Which of the following sentences use a comma to set off nonessential information?

• I need to buy, some groceries on my way home.

• Sheila, who is my best friend, is coming to visit.

• The book, which was published last year, is a bestseller.

• The cat, is sleeping on the couch.

When should a comma be used before a coordinating conjunction?

• When it is separating a subject and a verb

• When it is separating two independent clauses

• When it is used before a preposition

• When it is used before a subordinating conjunction

What is the purpose of using a semicolon instead of a comma in a sentence?

• To separate independent clauses in a sentence

• To connect two words in a compound sentence

• To introduce a list of items in a sentence

• To indicate possession in a sentence

In the sentence 'My favorite colors are blue green,and red where should a comma be placed?

• after each color

• after the word 'are'

• after the word 'colors'

• after the word 'favorite'

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CCSS.L.5.2A

Choose the correct use of a colon in the following sentence:

There is one thing I need to do finish my homework.

• start my homework.

• eat dinner.

• finish my homework.

• go to bed.