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Colons in English Grammar

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English
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9th - 10th Grade
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Hard

Richard Gonzalez
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The usage of periods in English.
The usage of commas in English.
The usage of semicolons in English.
The usage of colons in English.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a common use of colons?
Before a direct object
Before an explanation
Before a definition
Before a list
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why should colons not be used before direct objects of verbs?
Because it is not a complete sentence.
Because it makes the sentence too long.
Because it is unnecessary punctuation.
Because it is grammatically incorrect.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence 'My dog likes to chase rabbits, cats, and squirrels,' why is a colon not appropriate?
Because 'chase' is not a verb.
Because the list is a direct object of the verb 'chase'.
Because 'rabbits, cats, and squirrels' are not related.
Because the sentence is too short.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the key rule for using colons in sentences?
They must precede a verb.
They must follow a preposition.
They must follow a complete sentence.
They must be used in every sentence.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the ACT example, why is a colon used after 'Jones even fudges her date of birth'?
Because it is a direct object.
Because it introduces a list.
Because it is a preposition.
Because it clarifies how she fudges her date of birth.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you remember about using colons after prepositions?
They are optional.
They are always necessary.
They are required for lists.
They should be avoided.
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