Punctuation Semicolons Colons Quotation Marks Hyphens

Which sentence uses semicolons correctly?

• Suzanne likes crossword puzzles; Kevin prefers chess.

• Suzanne likes crossword; puzzles; Kevin prefers chess.

• Suzanne likes crossword puzzles Kevin; prefers chess.

• Suzanne likes; crossword puzzles Kevin prefers chess.

Which sentence uses hyphens correctly?

• Success-builds self confidence.

• Success builds-self confidence.

• Success builds self-confidence.

• Success builds self confidence.

Which sentence uses dashes correctly?

• All fo the preparations for the dance- including the decorations- have been made.

• All fo the- preparations for the dance- including the decorations have been made.

• All fo the preparations for the dance- including the decorations have been made.

• All fo the preparations for the dance including the decorations- have been made.

Which sentence uses colons correctly?

• This is what you should do: apologize and give her flowers.

• This is what you should: do apologize and give her flowers.

• This is what you should do apologize: and give her flowers.

• This is what: you should do apologize and give her flowers.

Which sentence is written correctly?

• During the solo, someone in the audience commented, "That student [Phoebe Robinson] is a very talented musician."

• During the solo, someone in the audience commented, "That student (Phoebe Robinson) is a very talented musician."

Out of these five sentences, select two correct sentences that use punctuation marks properly.

• I have a pet rabbit. Its name is Cotton.

• She has not submit her homework yet?

• Amir, Li Hong and Suresh are best friends,

• "Why are you doing this?" asked Lily to Brian.

• Mei Ling and Mei Ying are twins?

What is used to divide words at the end of a line and to form compound words?

• comma

• hyphen

• dash

Which punctuation mark is used to introduce a long quotation?

• .

• " "

• ;

• :

According to Jacobs, A run-on sentence consists of two improperly joined sentences.

What is the missing punctuation mark in the sentence?

• :

• '

• -

• " "

Which sentence correctly uses a colon?

• There is only one thing on my shopping list; milk.

• There is only one thing on my shopping list: milk.

• There is only one thing on my shopping list, milk.

• There is only one thing on my shopping list; milk;.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'There is only one thing on my shopping list: milk.' because it uses a colon to introduce the item. A semicolon is used to link independent clauses, which is not applicable here.