Colons & Semicolons
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- Q1Which punctuation mark is used to separate two independent clauses in a sentence?periodcolonsemicoloncomma30s
- Q2Which punctuation mark is used to introduce a list, explanation, or elaboration in a sentence?periodcoloncommasemicolon30s
- Q3Which punctuation mark is used to separate the hours and minutes in a time reference?colonsemicoloncommaperiod30s
- Q4Which punctuation mark is used to separate the title and subtitle of a book or movie?commacolonperiodsemicolon30s
- Q5Which punctuation mark is used to join two independent clauses in a sentence?semicoloncoloncommaperiod30s
- Q6Which punctuation mark is used after a salutation in a formal letter?commaperiodsemicoloncolon30s
- Q7Which sentence correctly uses semicolons and/or colons?I have three favorite cities; Paris, London, and New York.I have three favorite cities Paris, London, and New York.I have three favorite cities: Paris London and New York.I have three favorite cities: Paris, London, and New York.30s
- Q8Which sentence correctly uses semicolons?I went to the store I went to the park.I went to the store; then, I went to the park.I went to the store: then, I went to the park.I went to the store, then I went to the park.30s
- Q9Which sentence correctly uses semicolons?My favorite color is blue my sister's favorite color is green.My favorite color is blue; my sister's favorite color is green.My favorite color is blue, my sister's favorite color is green.My favorite color is blue: my sister's favorite color is green.30s
- Q10Which sentence correctly uses colons?I have one goal to become a doctor.I have one goal, to become a doctor.I have one goal: to become a doctor.I have one goal - to become a doctor.30s
- Q11Which sentence correctly uses semicolons?She traveled to Paris, France; London, England; and Berlin, Germany.They bought apples, oranges, and bananas at the grocery store.I enjoy swimming in the pool, my friend enjoys sunbathing at the beach.I love playing soccer; my brother loves playing basketball.He likes to read novels, but he doesn't like watching movies.30s
- Q12Which sentence correctly uses semicolons?I went to the store; however, they were out of bread.She is a talented musician, she plays the piano and the guitar.We went to the park and played Frisbee; afterwards, we had a picnic.They ate dinner at the restaurant, and then watched a movie at home.He studied history; math has always been his favorite subject.30s
- Q13Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?I love to read and books are my passion.I love to read. Books are my passion.I love to read, books are my passion.I love to read; books are my passion.30s
- Q14Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?I finished my homework, now I can watch TV.I finished my homework but now I can watch TV.I finished my homework and now I can watch TV.I finished my homework; now I can watch TV.30s
- Q15Which sentence correctly uses a colon?I have one goal; to win the competition.I have one goal - to win the competition.I have one goal: to win the competition.I have one goal, to win the competition.30s