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WorksheetsUse of Colons Assessment
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Whenever my family goes hiking, we make sure to pack plenty of necessary items. Here is a partial list of what we took when we hiked a portion of the Appalachian Trial__ some bug spray, a tent, some tins of food, some water bottles, and a first aid kit.
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Sometimes crucial truths are communicated through paradox. Famous aphorist Oscar Wilde put it this way __ "Life is too important to be taken seriously."
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When my father and I decided to take a motorcycle trip from Georgia to Maine we spent a great deal of time in preparation. First, we needed to chart a course and plot it on a map. Then, we needed to make a list of essential items to bring on the trip My list included some of the following items leather gloves, boots, jeans, a leather jacket, goggles and, of course, a map.
trip: My
Maine: we
and: plot
items: leather
Even though they are a serious group of young adults, their laughter made Tyler nickname them the "giggle gang" Jana, Andrea, Erin, and Samantha.
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"gang":
Which sentence demonstrates correct use of the colon?
Please pick up the following items from the grocery store: milk: eggs: bread: cheese.
Please pick up the following items: from the grocery store milk, eggs, bread, and cheese.
Please pick up the following items from: the grocery store milk, eggs, bread, and cheese.
Please pick up the following items from the grocery store: milk, eggs, bread, and cheese.
Here is a list of a few of the people who have RSVP'd to attend the party __ Pat Jefferson, Tony Phillips, Hank Wu, Kevin and Jane Thompson, Helen James, Carly Invesco. There are many others whom we have invited, but we haven't heard back from them yet.
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According to the yoga instructor, my healthy food choices should include more fruit apples, oranges, kiwi, and blueberries.
instructor:
choices:
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fruit:
Which sentence demonstrates correct use of the colon?
The seamstress requested that we bring the following items to the fitting: shoes, stockings, and accessories.
The seamstress requested: that we bring the following items to the fitting shoes, stockings, and accessories.
The seamstress requested that we bring the following: items to the fitting shoes, stockings, and accessories.
The seamstress requested that we bring: the following items to the fitting shoes, stockings, and accessories.
I will always remember what my father told me one day after I'd lost a game and was in tears because I'd really wanted to win. These were his words __ "Your family will love you no matter what. Just do your best!"
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Choose the sentence that correctly uses a colon.
I am telling you that: she has got to go!
Last time I went bungee jumping: I did a swan dive from the platform.
Before going sky-diving, be sure to bring the following: goggles, a parachute, and ample courage.
Racing mountains bikes requires excellent physical fitness: but racing also requires a certain amount of recklessness.
