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Colon multiple choice questions

Quiz by DIANE THOMPSON

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  • Q1
    Which 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
  • Q2
    Which 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
  • Q3
    Which 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
  • Q4
    Which 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.

    NO CHANGE

    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.

    NO CHANGE

    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

    NO CHANGE

    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:

    NO CHANGE

    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

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