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- Q1Which of the following is a correct usage of a colon?The teacher said: the test will be difficult.She finished first and: got a gold medal.They walked through the park: and admired the scenery.She had one goal: to win the championship.30s
- Q2Which sentence uses a colon correctly?I have one hobby: reading.I went to the store and bought: milk, bread and eggs.She told me: that she loves chocolate.The movie was: interesting.30s
- Q3Which sentence demonstrates correct colon usage?He told me something surprising: the answer to the riddle.I'm craving one thing: chocolate.She said something interesting: she loves to travel.There is one thing I love about summer: the beach.30s
- Q4Which sentence uses a colon incorrectly?He had one objective: to win the competition.The ingredients for the cake are: flour, sugar, and butter.The book is divided into three parts: introduction, body, and conclusion.I have three pets: a dog, a cat, and a fish.30s
- Q5
You must bring basic supplies to class, such as: a pen or pencil, paper, a calculator, and a textbook.
supplies to class: such as: a pen or pencil, paper, a calculator, and a textbook.
supplies to class, such as: a pen or pencil, paper, a calculator, and a textbook.
supplies to class: such as, a pen or pencil, paper, a calculator, and a textbook.
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30s - Q6
The jeweler’s “four Cs” of appraising diamonds are these: Color, Clarity, Cut, and Carats.
diamonds are these. Color, Cut, Clarity, and Carats.
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diamonds: are these Color, Clarity, Cut, and Carats.
diamonds are these, Color: Clarity: Cut: and Carats.
30s - Q7
The ideal candidate will be able to (1) do research, (2) write articles, and (3) edit and proofread.
The ideal candidate: will
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to (1): do research, (2): write articles, and (3): edit and proofread.
will be able to:
30s - Q8
The following donations are especially needed
• Disposable diapers
• Warm blankets
• Infant formula
The following donations are especially needed.
The following donations are especially needed,
The following donations are especially needed:
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30s - Q9
Whole grains are better than refined grains; they have more fiber.
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than refined grains, they have
than refined grains: They have
than refined grains: they have
30s - Q10
Which of these sentences is using colons correctly?
All of the above.
The occupied burglar did not see who was behind him: a police officer
We need different tools such as; saws, hammers and drills.
Be at the corner by 6:00: because we need to regroup.
30s