Understanding Punctuation: Semicolons, Colons, and Ellipses

Which punctuation mark is used to join two independent clauses that are not connected by a conjunction?

• Comma

• Ellipsis

• Semicolon

• Colon

What is the primary function of a colon in a sentence?

• To join two independent clauses

• To indicate a pause or omission

• To direct attention to the text that follows

• To separate items in a series

When should a colon be used in writing?

• To join two independent clauses

• To indicate a pause or omission

• To introduce a list, quotation, or example

• To separate items in a series

How is an ellipsis represented in writing?

• As a single period

• As a semicolon

• As three periods spaced out

• As a comma

What does an ellipsis indicate in a sentence?

• A conjunction

• A pause or omission

• A direct quotation

• A list of items