Colons in sentences and independent clauses

what was the topic for today's lesson

• hyphens

• le verb avoir

• colons introduce lists

• boundaries between clauses

• adverbials of number

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.

^{Place the colon in the correct position.}

This is what Plato had to say about mathematicians “I have hardly ever known a mathematician who was capable of reasoning.”

• A colon is not needed

• say:

• Plato:

• mathematicians:

Colons : are used when (select ALL that apply)...

• the sentence contains two independent clauses

• the sentence contains an independent and dependent clause

• the colon could be replaced by a period and the sentences would still be correct

• the second part of the question is a list, quotation, or clarification related to the first part

Select the punctuation mark to be used at the place marked X.

We passed through many towns X May Pen, Porus, Mandeville, Santa Cruz and Negril.

• comma (,)

• semi-colon (;)

• colon (:)

• exclamation mark (!)

It is twenty to six

• 6.30

• 6.40

• 6.20

• 20.06

Which sentence is written correctly?

• My subjects include reading, math, home economics, and language arts.

• My subjects include: reading, math, home economics, and language arts.

• My subjects include: reading; math; home economics, and language arts.

• My subjects include Reading, Math, Home Economics, and Language Arts.

Is the following punctuation correct or incorrect?
The volunteers are: Tina, Tom, and Zoe. 

• correct
• incorrect

Which sentence uses colon(s) correctly? :

• My students told me I should eat the following for Thanksgiving: ribs, carne asada, and birria tacos!

• Some students went to their grandparents house for Thanksgiving: I stayed home at my dad's house.

• Miguel: Jesus: and Allison still need to do their AoW essays!

Which function of the colon is being used in this sentence?

There's one food I love more than others: bacon.

• Setting off a quote

• Setting off a point of emphasis

• Separating two complete sentences

• Separating items in a list