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Colons

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

We currently have two members in our club; Linda and Fiona.

b)

We currently have two members in our club, Linda and Fiona.

c)

We currently have two members in our club Linda and Fiona.

d)

We currently have two members in our club: Linda and Fiona.

2.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Here are the three books that I have read; Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

b)

Here are the three books that I have read: Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

c)

Here are the three books that I have read, Goldie Locks, and 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

d)

Here are the three books that I have read Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

3.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

The following items are needed for school: paper, pencils, White-Out, and index cards.

b)

The following items are needed for school: paper pencils White-Out, and index cards.

c)

The following items are needed for school paper, pencils White-Out, and index cards.

d)

The following items are needed for school, paper pencils, White-Out, and index cards.

4.

There are several places I would like to visit: Italy, France, and Canada.

Is the colon in the correct place?

a)

no

b)

yes

5.

I gave you the spray bottles for one reason to clean the windows.

a)

reason; to

b)

reason: to

c)

reason, to

d)

As it is

6.

The following streets are flooded Hull St., Courthouse Rd., and Hopkins Rd.

a)

flooded,

b)

flooded;

c)

flooded:

d)

flooded

7.

If you pass this test, it means three things you understand colon usage, you're pretty good at English, and you have earned a high-five from your teacher.

a)

things,

b)

things;

c)

things:

d)

things

8.

Is this sentence correct?My favorite desserts are: chocolate cake, ice cream, and lemon pie.

a)

yes

b)

no

9.

Rule #1: A colon must have ____________ before it.

a)

a full sentence

b)

a list

c)

a noun

d)

a comma

10.

Correct or incorrect?

I love: cooking, baking, and programming.

a)

INCORRECT

b)

CORRECT