Mastering Colon Usage

Which of the following sentences uses a colon correctly?

• She had three favorite fruits: apples, oranges, and bananas.

• The meeting starts at 10 AM - please be on time.

• She had three favorite fruits; apples, oranges, and bananas.

• He enjoys reading: science fiction, fantasy, and history.

List three fruits: apples, oranges, and bananas.

• pears

• apples, oranges, bananas

• grapes

• kiwis

Introduce the quote: She said: 'I will be there soon.'

• She stated: 'I will arrive shortly.'

• She mentioned: 'I will get there later.'

• She said: 'I will be there soon.'

• She declared: 'I will come soon.'

What is the correct way to use a colon in a title?

• Use a colon to separate the main title from a subtitle.

• Colons are not allowed in titles at all.

• A colon should only be used at the end of a title.

• Use a colon to introduce a list of items.

Identify the sentence with incorrect colon usage: 'He has three pets: a dog, a cat, and a fish.'

• He has three pets: a dog, a cat and a fish.

• There is no incorrect colon usage.

• He has three pets: a dog: a cat, and a fish.

• He has three pets: a dog; a cat; and a fish.

List the items in this sentence: You need the following supplies: pencils, paper, and glue.

• erasers, tape, folders

• pencils, paper, glue

• markers, notebooks, scissors

• crayons, stickers, binders

How do you correctly introduce a quote with a colon?

• Introduce the quote with a dash.

• Use a comma before the quote.

• Start with a fragment sentence before the quote.

• Use a complete sentence followed by a colon before the quote.

Choose the correct title format: 'My Favorite Hobbies: Reading, Writing, and Drawing' or 'My Favorite Hobbies Reading, Writing, and Drawing.'

• My Favorite Hobbies: Reading Writing and Drawing

• My Favorite Hobbies; Reading, Writing, and Drawing

• My Favorite Hobbies - Reading, Writing, and Drawing

• My Favorite Hobbies: Reading, Writing, and Drawing

Which sentence correctly uses a colon?

• Her favorite colors are: blue, green, and red.

• She had three favorite fruits: apples, oranges, and bananas.

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

• She had three favorite fruits; apples, oranges, and bananas.

List the following items: milk, eggs, and bread: for breakfast.

• milk, eggs, bread

• coffee, tea, juice

• pasta, cheese, salad

• cereal, fruit, yogurt