Mastering Colons and Semi-Colons in Writing
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English
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6th - 10th Grade
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Easy
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Sophia Harris
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of a colon in a sentence?
To indicate a question
To end a sentence
To introduce an explanation or elaboration
To separate two unrelated ideas
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of using a colon correctly?
Africa is experiencing a terrible problem; perpetual drought.
Africa is experiencing a terrible problem: perpetual drought.
Africa is experiencing: a terrible problem.
Africa is experiencing a terrible problem, perpetual drought.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can colons be used in titles?
To end the title
To separate the main title from the subtitle
To start the title
To indicate a question in the title
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does a colon indicate when used in ratios?
A comparison between two unrelated items
A mathematical operation
A relationship between two quantities
An end of a sentence
Tags
CCSS.6.RP.A.1
CCSS.6.RP.A.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of a semicolon?
To indicate a question
To end a sentence
To link two complete sentences that are closely related
To introduce a list
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences uses a semicolon correctly?
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
It was the best of times: it was the worst of times.
It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.
It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When should you use a semicolon instead of a full stop?
When the sentences are too closely related to be separated by a full stop
When the sentences are unrelated
When you want to introduce a list
When you want to end a paragraph
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
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