Semicolon and Colon Review

Where does a semicolon belong?

• Between closely related independent clauses

• Sometimes instead of using a comma

• avoid confusion when you have complicated lists of items

• All of the above

When using a semicolon you should

• use as many semicolons as possible

• use them with conjunctive adverbs

• connect two dependent clauses

• All of the above

What can you use after a semicolon?

• conjuntion

• period

• pronoun

• conjunctive adverb

Which of these is a colon?

• :

• ;

• both

• neither

Choose the correct sentence. 

• My sandwich must have the following toppings lettuce, onions, and pickles.

• My sandwich must have the following toppings: lettuce, onions, and pickles.

Choose the correct sentence or sentences. 

• I have no idea which way to go; I can ask my friend.

• I have no idea which way to go I can ask my friend.

Choose the correct sentence.

• Dracula knocked several times no one came to the door. 

• Dracula knocked several times no one came; to the door. 

• Dracula knocked several times; no one came to the door.

Where should a colon be used in a sentence?

• Before a list or an explanation that is preceded by a complete sentence

• Between two independent clauses

• To separate items in a series

• To end a sentence

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

• I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow: I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow I can't go out tonight.

What is the primary function of a semicolon?

• To connect two independent clauses that are closely related

• To introduce a list

• To end a sentence

• To separate items in a list