Using Colons

Choose the correct sentence: I have three pets: a dog, a cat; and a fish.

• I have three pets: a dog; a cat, and a fish.

• I have three pets: a dog, a cat and a fish.

• I have three pets: a dog, a cat; and a fish.

• I have three pets: a dog, a cat, and a fish.

Fill in the blank with a colon or semi-colon: I need to buy groceries _____ milk, eggs, and bread.

• I need to buy groceries; milk, eggs, and bread.

• I need to buy groceries, milk: eggs, and bread.

• I need to buy groceries: milk; eggs, and bread.

• I need to buy groceries: milk, eggs, and bread.

True or False: A colon can be used to introduce a list.

• Only semicolons can introduce a list

• False

• True

• A colon cannot introduce a list

What is the primary difference between a colon and a semi-colon?

• A colon is used for punctuation; a semi-colon is used for emphasis.

• A colon connects unrelated clauses; a semi-colon introduces lists.

• A colon introduces information; a semi-colon connects related clauses.

• A colon separates two independent clauses; a semi-colon introduces a quote.

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

• I have one goal: to win the race.

• I have one goal; to win the race.

• I have one goal. To win the race.

Colons are used after an independent clause to introduce a list.

 Which of the following is correct?

• My mom told me to get the following: cheese, milk, and eggs. 

• My mom told me to get grocery items: cheese milk, and eggs.

• My mom told me to get: cheese, milk, and eggs.

• My mom told me to get cheese, milk, and eggs. 

In the following sentence, add colons and capitalization where needed.

Until his death in 1966, this man carried one of the best known names in the world Walt Disney.

• Until his death in 1966: this man carried one of the best known names in the world Walt Disney.

• Until his death in 1966, this man carried one of the best known names in the world Walt: Disney.

• Until his death in 1966, this man carried one of the best known names in the world: Walt Disney.

Type in a Colon below

After which word should a colon be inserted?

The girls requested the following things for breakfast pancakes, sausage and orange juice.

• requested

• following

• breakfast

Choose the correct sentence.

• This is what you need at the grocery store milk, bacon, and eggs.

• This is what you need at the grocery store: milk, bacon and eggs.

• This is what you need at the grocery store; milk, bacon and eggs.