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Colons & Semicolons Review

Total questions: 53

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Choose the correct sentence.
a)
I really like tacos; because I have been eating them since I was little.
b)
I really like tacos because I have been eating them since I was little.
2.
Choose the correct sentence or sentences. 
a)
Please buy me: an ice cream cone.
b)
Please buy me an ice cream cone. 
3.
Choose the correct sentence. 
a)
My sandwich must have the following toppings lettuce, onions, and pickles.
b)
My sandwich must have the following toppings: lettuce, onions, and pickles.
4.
Choose the correct sentence or sentences. 
a)
We sell the the parts of cars, motorcycles, and boats.
b)
The sell the parts of: cars, motorcycles, and boats. 
5.
Choose the correct sentence or sentences. 
a)
Frank loves: hamburgers, fries, and shakes.
b)
Frank loves hamburgers, fries, and shakes. 
6.
Choose the correct sentence or sentences. 
a)
Frank loves: hamburgers, fries, and shakes.
b)
Frank loves hamburgers, fries, and shakes. 
7.
Choose the correct sentence or sentences. 
a)
I have no idea which way to go; I can ask my friend.
b)
I have no idea which way to go I can ask my friend.
8.
Choose the correct sentence or sentences. 
a)
My name is Tom I don't really like my name.
b)
My name is Tom; I don't really like my name.
c)
My name is: Tom I don't really like m name.
9.
Choose the correct sentence. 
a)
My brother likes: vampires, ghosts, and goblins.
b)
My brother likes vampires, ghosts, and goblins.
10.
Choose the correct sentence.
a)
Dracula knocked several times no one came to the door. 
b)
Dracula knocked several times no one came; to the door. 
c)
Dracula knocked several times; no one came to the door.
11.
Choose the correct sentence. 
a)
This is what you need at the grocery store milk, bacon, and eggs. 
b)
This is what you need at the grocery store: milk, bacon, and eggs.
c)
This is what you need at the grocery store; milk, bacon, and eggs.
12.
Choose the correct sentence. 
a)
The window was open; the cat thought it could fly. 
b)
The window was open the cat thought it could fly.
c)
The window was: open the cat thought it could fly.
13.
Choose the correct sentence. 
a)
I want you to understand one thing I love eating pizza.
b)
I want you to understand: one thing I love eating pizza.
c)
I want you to understand one thing: I love eating pizza.
14.
Choose the correct sentence. 
a)
Since I plan to take over the world, I will need a lot of money.
b)
Since I plan to take over the world; I will need a lot of money.
15.
Choose the correct sentence or sentences. 
a)
Even though my Dad hates Hockey; I can't get enough of it.
b)
Even though my Dad hates Hockey, I can't get enough of it.
16.
Choose the best sentence. 
a)
Lance hates the heat; because it just makes him feel miserable. 
b)
Lance hates the heat; it just makes him feel miserable. 
17.

Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation:

My mother often recites this Shakespeare quote _____ "All that glitters is not gold."

a)

; (semicolon)

b)

: (colon)

c)

. (period)

d)

- (hyphen)

18.

Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation:

I enjoy reading books ___ however, I don't often have time to finish them.

a)

; (semicolon)

b)

: (colon)

c)

. (period)

d)

- (hyphen)

19.

Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation:

Please be sure to pick up these items from the store ___ milk, eggs, bread, chocolate ice cream.

a)

; (semicolon)

b)

: (colon)

c)

. (period)

d)

- (hyphen)

20.

Fill in the blanks with the correct punctuation:

The small dog is incredibly loud ___ it's surprising.

a)

; (semicolon)

b)

: (colon)

c)

. (period)

d)

- (hyphen)

21.

Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation:

We plan on arriving at school at 7 ___ 45 in the morning.

a)

; (semicolon)

b)

: (colon)

c)

. (period)

d)

- (hyphen)

22.

Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation:

I enjoy eating ice cream ___ Did I tell you the other day about my test results?

a)

; (semicolon)

b)

: (colon)

c)

. (period)

d)

- (hyphen)

23.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

We currently have two leaders in our group; Linda and Fiona.

b)

We currently have two leaders in our group, Linda and Fiona.

c)

We currently have two leaders in our group Linda and Fiona.

d)

We currently have two leaders in our group: Linda and Fiona.

24.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

That man is a fantastic teacher; therefore, he is popular with students.

b)

It was a cold day; pickles are delicious.

c)

The pie includes these ingredients; strawberries, rhubarb, and blackberries.

d)

At the stroke of midnight; Disneyland becomes a magical place.

25.

Where should you place the colon (:) in the following?

When I find myself in times of trouble Mother Mary comes to me speaking words of wisdom "Let it be"

a)

after "trouble"

b)

after "me"

c)

after "wisdom"

d)

after "be"

26.

Where could you place a semicolon (;) in the following?

I'm just a poor boy. I need no sympathy because I'm easy come, easy go.

a)

after "boy" (Replace the period with a semicolon.)

b)

after "sympathy"

c)

after "easy"

d)

after "come" (Replace the comma with a semicolon.)

27.
Where does the semicolon go?
Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner.

a)
hair;
b)
bald;
c)
Dad;
d)
getting;
28.
Where does the semicolon go? 
You need new brakes otherwise you may not be able to stop in time.
a)
you;
b)
otherwise;
c)
brakes;
d)
able;
29.
Where does the semicolon go?
I had a huge meal however, I am already hungry again.
a)
meal;
b)
am;
c)
however;
d)
hungry;
30.
Where does the semicolon go?
We had too many fumbles we lost the game
a)
lost;
b)
fumbles;
c)
had;
d)
lost;
31.
Where does the semicolon go?
I have finished the main course now I have to make dessert.
a)
finished;
b)
now;
c)
main;
d)
course;
32.
Where does the semicolon go?
She didn’t see the other car coming now her car has a huge dent.
a)
other;
b)
coming;
c)
now;
d)
see;
33.
Where does the semicolon go?
Joe likes cake Katie likes pie
a)
cake;
b)
Katie;
c)
Joe;
d)
pie;
34.
Where does the semicolon go?
Joe likes cake Katie likes pie
a)
cake;
b)
Katie;
c)
Joe;
d)
pie;
35.
A semicolon connects...
a)
two independent clauses that are closely related ideas
b)
two dependent clauses that are closely related ideas
36.
Does a semicolon go before or after the conjunctive verb/transitional phrase?
a)
before
b)
after
37.
When do you use a semicolon between items in a list or series?
a)
only if any of the items in the list contain commas.
b)
anytime there is a list
38.
Which punctuation mark do I use between independent clauses (related in meaning) with a conjunction in between? 
a)
Semicolon
b)
Colon
c)
Comma
d)
None of the Above
39.
Which punctuation mark do I used before a list of items? 
a)
Semicolon
b)
Colon
c)
Comma
d)
None of the Above
40.
When can I NOT use a colon before a list? 
a)
After "the following"
b)
After "as follows"
c)
After a verb
d)
After a noun
41.
Which punctuation mark do I use before a long, formal statement or quotation? 
a)
Semicolon
b)
Colon
c)
Comma
d)
None of the Above
42.
Which punctuation mark do I use between independent clauses joined by a conjunctive adverb?
a)
Semicolon
b)
Colon
c)
Comma
d)
None of the Above
43.
Which punctuation mark do I use between independent clauses joined by a transitional expression?
a)
Semicolon
b)
Colon
c)
Comma
d)
None of the Above
44.
Which of the following is NOT a conjunctive adverb?
a)
However
b)
But
c)
Indeed
d)
Furthermore
45.
Which of the following is NOT a transitional expression? 
a)
In other words
b)
For instance
c)
On the other hand
d)
Yet
46.
When can I NOT use a colon after a list? 
a)
After a verb
b)
After an adjective
c)
After a pronoun
d)
None of the Above
47.
Which punctuation mark do I use between independent clauses when the second clause EXPLAINS/RESTATES the meaning of the first?
a)
Semicolon
b)
Colon
c)
Comma
d)
None of the Above
48.
Which punctuation mark do I use between the chapter and verse in biblical scriptures? (Ruth 111-13)
a)
Semicolon
b)
Colon
c)
Comma
d)
Dash
49.
Which punctuation mark do I use after the salutation of a PERSONAL letter?
a)
Semicolon
b)
Colon
c)
Comma 
d)
None of the Above
50.
Which punctuation mark do I use between titles and subtitles? 
(Peru The Land of the Incas)
a)
Semicolon
b)
Colon
c)
Comma
d)
No Punctuation
51.
Which of the following lists is correct? 
a)
I invited Beth, my roommate; Jessi, my friend; and Katie, my mom.
b)
I invied Beth; my roommate; Jessi; my friend; and Katie; my mom.
c)
I invited Beth, my roommate, Jessi, my friend, and Katie, my mom. 
d)
I invited Beth, my roommate: Jessi, my friend: and Katie, my mom.
52.
It is okay to use a semicolon before a conjunction if the clauses contain many commas.
(Alana, Eric, and Kim voted for her; and Scott, Roland, and Vanessa voted for Jason.)
a)
True
b)
False
53.
Which punctuation mark do I use between independent clauses closely related in meaning if they are NOT joined by a conjunction? 
a)
Semicolon
b)
Colon
c)
Comma
d)
No punctuation

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