Comparing the Colonies

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a colon?

• She had three favorite colors: red, blue, and green.

• She had three favorite colors red: blue, and green.

• She had three favorite colors red, blue: and green.

• She had three favorite colors red, blue, and: green.

Identify the sentence that uses a colon to introduce a list.

• He wanted to visit three cities: Paris, London, and Rome.

• He wanted to visit: Paris, London, and Rome three cities.

• He wanted to visit Paris: London, and Rome three cities.

• He wanted to visit Paris, London, and: Rome three cities.

Choose the correct sentence structure using a colon.

• The recipe calls for: flour, sugar, and eggs.

• The recipe calls for flour: sugar, and eggs.

• The recipe calls for flour, sugar: and eggs.

• The recipe calls for flour, sugar, and: eggs.

Which sentence uses a colon correctly to emphasize a point?

• There is one thing she loves most: chocolate.

• There is one thing: she loves most chocolate.

• There is one thing she loves: most chocolate.

• There is one thing she: loves most chocolate.

Select the sentence that correctly uses a colon for explanation.

• He finally understood the reason: he was late.

• He finally understood: the reason he was late.

• He finally: understood the reason he was late.

• He finally understood the reason he: was late.

Which of the following sentences uses a colon correctly in a formal letter?

• Dear Hiring Manager: I am writing to apply for the position.

• Dear: Hiring Manager I am writing to apply for the position.

• Dear Hiring: Manager I am writing to apply for the position.

• Dear Hiring Manager I am: writing to apply for the position.

Identify the sentence that uses a colon correctly in a title.

• The Art of Cooking: A Comprehensive Guide

• The Art: of Cooking A Comprehensive Guide

• The: Art of Cooking A Comprehensive Guide

• The Art of: Cooking A Comprehensive Guide

Choose the sentence that uses a colon correctly in a dialogue.

• He said: 'I will be there soon.'

• He: said 'I will be there soon.'

• He said 'I: will be there soon.'

• He said 'I will: be there soon.'

Which sentence uses a colon correctly to introduce a quotation?

• The author states: 'The journey is the reward.'

• The author: states 'The journey is the reward.'

• The author states 'The: journey is the reward.'

• The author states 'The journey: is the reward.'

Select the sentence that uses a colon correctly in a business memo.

• To: All Staff: Please attend the meeting at 3 PM.

• To All: Staff Please attend the meeting at 3 PM.

• To All Staff Please: attend the meeting at 3 PM.

• To All Staff: Please attend the meeting: at 3 PM.