Colon and Semi-Colon Quiz

Which of the following sentences uses a colon correctly?

• She has one goal in life: to find true happiness.

• She has one goal in life, to find: true happiness.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a semi-colon.

• I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow, I can't; go out tonight.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Select the sentence that correctly applies a colon.

• To make lemonade you need: water, lemons, and sugar.

• To make lemonade, you need: water; lemons; and sugar.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Which sentence is written correctly?

• That woman is a teacher; she is popular with students.
• It was a cold day; pickles are delicious.
• The pie is fresh; my shoes are too tight.
• At the strike on one; Disney World is a magical place.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

After which word in the sentence below should a semi-colon be inserted? The sky was cloudy however, it never rained

• sky

• however

• rain

• cloudy

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Is this sentence correct? People often say that I look like my sister; however, we don't really see a resemblance.

• yes

• no

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Is this sentence correct? The school day had ended; but I still had to go to practice.

• yes

• no

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

 The man was wet he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.

• wet;he
• wet:he
• wet, he
• As it is

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Remember this_ the key is under the mat.

• comma

• Semi Colon

• Colon

• NOTHING

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

You will need the following items for art class ____ an easel, a paintbrush, and oil pastels.

• : (colon)

• ; (semi-colon)

• - (a dash)

• [ ] (brackets)

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B