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.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

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.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

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.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

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.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

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. 

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

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.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Type in a Colon below

(a)  

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

After which word should a colon be inserted?

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

• requested

• following

• breakfast

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

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.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B