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WorksheetsENG 11 Grammar 27.3: Semicolons & Colons P. 154
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Exercise 1: Understanding the Use of Semicolons
Identify the correct use of semicolons in the sentence. Some sentences may require only a comma.
1. I expected an important package this morning therefore, I waited several hours for the mail.
I expected an important package this morning; therefore, I waited several hours for the mail.
I expected an important package this morning, therefore, I waited several hours for the mail.
I expected an important package; this morning therefore, I waited several hours for the mail.
Exercise 1: Understanding the Use of Semicolons
Identify the correct use of semicolons in the sentence. Some sentences may require only a comma.
2. Sam, who lives near the library, has been assigned to do the research and Tom will organize the final report.
Sam, who lives near the library, has been assigned to do the research; and Tom will organize the final report.
Sam, who lives near the library, has been assigned to do the research; and Tom, will organize the final report.
Sam, who lives near the library, has been assigned to do the research, and Tom will organize the final report.
Exercise 1: Understanding the Use of Semicolons
Identify the correct use of semicolons in the sentence. Some sentences may require only a comma.
3. Traverse City is in Northern Michigan Detroit is in Southern Michigan.
Traverse City is in Northern Michigan, Detroit is in Southern Michigan.
Traverse City is in Northern Michigan; Detroit is in Southern Michigan.
Traverse City, is in Northern Michigan; Detroit is in Southern Michigan.
Exercise 1: Understanding the Use of Semicolons
Identify the correct use of semicolons in the sentence. Some sentences may require only a comma.
4. My friends intended to go shopping but they were unable to get someone to drive them.
My friends intended to go shopping, but they were unable to get someone to drive them.
My friends intended to go shopping; but they were unable to get someone to drive them.
My friends intended to go; shopping but they were unable to get someone to drive them.
Exercise 1: Understanding the Use of Semicolons
Identify the correct use of semicolons in the sentence. Some sentences may require only a comma.
5. Our hope was to coordinate our efforts as a result, we waited several hours for instruction.
Our hope was to coordinate; our efforts as a result, we waited several hours for instruction.
Our hope was to coordinate our efforts, as a result, we waited several hours for instruction.
Our hope was to coordinate our efforts; as a result, we waited several hours for instruction.
Exercise 1: Understanding the Use of Semicolons
Identify the correct use of semicolons in the sentence. Some sentences may require only a comma.
6. My sister plans to attend college next year in fact, she has already been accepted to one.
My sister plans to attend college next year, in fact, she has already been accepted to one.
My sister plans to attend college next year; in fact, she has already been accepted to one.
My sister, plans to attend college next year; in fact, she has already been accepted to one.
Exercise 1: Understanding the Use of Semicolons
Identify the correct use of semicolons in the sentence. Some sentences may require only a comma.
7. After the hurricane, we surveyed the shoreline, which bore the brunt of the storm inland bungalows, without roofs and often a heap of rubble and local roads, strewn with debris and fallen trees.
After the hurricane, we surveyed the shoreline; which bore the brunt of the storm inland bungalows, without roofs and often a heap of rubble and local roads, strewn with debris and fallen trees.
After the hurricane, we surveyed the shoreline, which bore the brunt of the storm, inland bungalows, without roofs and often a heap of rubble, and local roads, strewn with debris and fallen trees.
After the hurricane, we surveyed the shoreline, which bore the brunt of the storm; inland bungalows, without roofs and often a heap of rubble; and local roads, strewn with debris and fallen trees.
Exercise 1: Understanding the Use of Semicolons
Identify the correct use of semicolons in the sentence. Some sentences may require only a comma.
8. My grandparents arrived early and my parents were somewhat embarrassed by the condition of our house.
My grandparents arrived early; and my parents were somewhat embarrassed by the condition of our house.
My grandparents arrived early, and my parents were somewhat embarrassed by the condition of our house.
My grandparents; arrived early and my parents were somewhat embarrassed by the condition of our house.
Exercise 2: Understanding the Use of Colons
Identify the correct use of colons in the sentence.
9. My aunt arrived at the airport at 1017.
My aunt arrived: at the airport at 10:17.
My aunt: arrived at the airport at 1017.
My aunt arrived at the airport at 10:17.
Exercise 2: Understanding the Use of Colons
Identify the correct use of colons in the sentence.
10. Danger This water is polluted.
Danger This water is: polluted.
Danger: This water is polluted.
Danger This water: is polluted.
Exercise 2: Understanding the Use of Colons
Identify the correct use of colons.
11. Dear Senator Robinson
Dear: Senator Robinson
Dear Senator: Robinson
Dear Senator Robinson:
Exercise 2: Understanding the Use of Colons
Identify the correct use of colons in the sentence.
12. I want to repeat my point of view clearly We cannot permit a change in policy at this time.
I want to repeat my point of view clearly We cannot permit: a change in policy at this time.
I want to repeat my point of view clearly, We cannot permit a change in policy at this time.
I want to repeat my point of view clearly: We cannot permit a change in policy at this time.
Exercise 2: Understanding the Use of Colons
Identify the correct use of colons in the sentence.
13. At 230 in the afternoon, I arrived for my job interview.
At 2:30 in the afternoon, I arrived for my job interview.
At 2:30 in the afternoon: I arrived: for my job interview.
At 2:30 in the afternoon; I arrived for my job interview.
Exercise 2: Understanding the Use of Colons
Identify the correct use of colons in the sentence.
14. Betty intends to study several composers Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Wagner.
Betty intends to study several composers: Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Wagner.
Betty intends to study: several composers Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Wagner.
Betty intends to study several composers: Bach: Haydn: Mozar: Beethoven: and Wagner.
Exercise 2: Understanding the Use of Colons
Identify the correct use of colons in the sentence.
15. The process is somewhat complicated It requires three separate visits, each a month apart.
The process is somewhat complicated, It requires three separate visits, each a month apart.
The process is somewhat complicated It requires three separate visits: each a month apart.
The process is somewhat complicated: It requires three separate visits, each a month apart.
