Semicolon-Colon Quiz

Question 1

"Aaron and Kay went to Six Flags ______ they got on so many rides." Semicolon or colon ?

Accepted Answer

Semicolon

Question 2

If you get lost in the snow, this is what you should do ___ stay where you are.

Accepted Answer

:

Question 3

Which sentence uses a colon correctly?

Accepted Answer

I need a few items at the store: clothespins, a bottle opener, and milk.

Question 4

Joanna failed her English test ___ nevertheless, she was able to get a good job.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

This is what I told him ___ "Buy yourself a bicycle, so that you don't have to borrow mine!"

Accepted Answer

:

Question 6

She has three dogs ______ two poodles and a beagle.

Accepted Answer

Colon

Question 7

Which sentence uses a semicolon properly?

Accepted Answer

The lasagna is delicious; I’ll have another piece.

Question 8

There are two things about him that drive me crazy ___ his music and his cooking.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

The USA has a very large land area ___ Canada is even larger.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Which one of these sentences correctly uses a colon?

Accepted Answer

I enjoy many weekend activities: bicycling, sleeping, and gaming.

Question 11

I had lamb for lunch ___ Fred had steak.

Accepted Answer

;

Question 12

Which correct use of a semicolon?

Accepted Answer

The earth is old; it formed 4.5 billion years ago.

Question 13

I bring everything I need to class every day ___ my pens, my books and my dictionary.

Accepted Answer

:

Question 14

Which example correctly uses a semicolon?

Accepted Answer

I hate mornings; they make life hard.

Question 15

Which of these sentences uses a semicolon correctly?

Accepted Answer

Margaret likes pizza; consequently, she eats it all the time

Question 16

Three countries are involved in talks ___ however, only Mexico and Canada will sign the treaty.

Accepted Answer

;

Question 17

I took my umbrella ___although, it didn't look like it was going to rain.

Accepted Answer

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