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WorksheetsColons and Semicolons
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 12mins
Where is a colon needed?
You will need to have the following items for the trip tent, lantern, matches, and a compass.
after the word items
after the word trip
Where is a colon needed?
Our class studied the works of the following painters Degas, Manet, Monet, Sisley, and Gauguin.
after the word studied
after the word painters
Where is a colon needed?
The theater company announced the opening of these plays King Lear, Death of a Salesman, and Camelot.
after the word plays
after the word announced
after the word opening
Where is a colon needed?
After a sleepless night, the senator made her decision she would not seek re-election.
after the word decision
after the word seek
Where is a colon needed?
Music is more than a mechanical arrangement of sounds it is an expression of deep feelings and ethical values.
after the word arrangement
after the word sounds
Where is a semicolon needed?
Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner.
hair;
bald;
Dad;
getting;
Where is a semicolon needed?
I have finished the main course now I have to make dessert.
finished;
now;
main;
course;
Where is a semicolon needed?
I had a huge meal however, I am already hungry again.
meal;
however;
already;
hungry;
Where is a semicolon needed?
We couldn't focus in the last half as a result, we lost the game.
result;
focus;
half;
game;
Where is a semicolon needed?
The next book in the series comes out next month I can't wait.
book;
month;
can't;
series;
There are two things about him that drive me crazy ____ his music and his cooking.
Colon
Semicolon
If you get lost in the snow, this is what you should do ____ stay where you are, make yourself warm and comfortable and wait for help.
Colon
Semicolon
I have lamb for lunch __ Fred had steak.
Colon
Semicolon
This is what I told him ___ "Buy yourself a bicycle, so that you don't have to borrow mine!"
Colon
Semicolon
Paige failed her English test ___ nevertheless, she was able to get a good job.
Colon
Semicolon
