Colons and Semicolons Practice 2

Which of the following uses the semicolon correctly?

• I like my coffee with creamer; because it makes it better.

• I like my coffee; with creamer because it makes it better.

• I like my coffee with creamer; it is better that way.

• I like my coffee with creamer; and lots!

Which of the following sentences is correct?

• Three things are necessary: intelligence, perseverance, and tact.

• Three things are necessary; intelligence, perseverance, and tact.

• Three things are necessary intelligence, perseverance, and tact.

• Three things: are necessary intelligence, perseverance, and tact.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

• Our teacher made three points: be on time, turn in homework, and be responsible.

• Our teacher made three: points be on time, turn in homework, and be responsible.

• Our teacher made three points: be on time; turn in homework; and be responsible.

• Our teacher made three points be on time: turn in homework, and be responsible.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

• The teacher said: “If you are out of pencils, please buy a new box because you cannot work without one.”

• The teacher said “If you are out of pencils, please buy a new box because you cannot work without one.”

Which of the following uses the semicolon correctly?

• One of the twins has dark hair; and one doesn’t.

• “What a great book;” exclaimed Tess.

• My mom is not home; dad either.

• A short nap can make me feel better; a long one makes me feel worse.

Which of the following uses the colon correctly?

• Complete these homework assignments: read chapter 5, take notes, answer the questions.

• I need to: be more organized, and do more for others.

• I almost: fell, broke my leg, and went to the hospital.

• If at first you don’t succeed: try and try again.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

• The last episode was great; the next one will be better.

• The grass needs to be cut because: it’s long and ugly.

• I can think of plenty of words to describe my cousin; and nice isn’t one of them.

• She quietly: put up her plate and walked away.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

• My grandpa said it best: “Common sense is not very common.”

• My grandpa said it best; “Common sense is not very common.”