Shakespeare
Vocabulary
Colons
Semicolons
General knowledge
countries
100

Meaning of Eyeball

The round part of the eye

100

What is a colon in terms of punctuation?

  • A colon (:) is a punctuation mark used to introduce a list, an explanation, a quotation, or to separate two closely related independent clauses where the second clause explains or elaborates on the first.
100

How does a semicolon differ from a comma when used in a sentence?

A semicolon links closely related independent clauses without using a conjunction, where as a comma typically separates elements within a sentence, such as items in a list or clauses joined by conjunctions

100

What year did World War 1 began?

In 1914

100

Which country has the oldest national flag still in use?

Denmark

200

meaning of couch

Go to sleep

200

How is a colon used to introduce a list in a sentence? Provide an example.

  • A colon is used to introduce a list when it follows a complete sentence or independent clause. For example: "The grocery store sells several types of fruit: apples, bananas, oranges, and grapes."


200

in which of the following sentences is a semicolon used correctly?

  • A) I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.
  • B) She likes apples; and oranges.
  • C) It was raining; however, we decided to go for a walk.

A) I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

200

Which are the olimpic teams that won the most gold medalls in the olimpics this year.

China and the Unaited States of America, both with 40 medalls.

200

Which country has the longest coastline in the world?

Canada

300

Meaning of Assay

to try


300

Identify and correct the misuse of the colon in the following sentence:

"He has many skills: including programming, graphic design, and project management."

Correction: "He has many skills, including programming, graphic design, and project management."

300

When using a semicolon to separate items in a list, what is the purpose of the semicolon?

The semicolon is used to separate items in a list when those items contain internal commas, helping to avoid confusion.

300

Tell the seven fine arts?

Painting, sculpture, architecture, music, dance, poetry and cinema.

300

What is the official language of Iran?

Persian

400

Meaning of Abhor

To reject

400

Which sentence correctly applies capitalization after a colon?

A) The decision is final: The meeting is rescheduled for next week.

B) She was excited: to see the concert.

C) The recipe includes: flour, sugar, and eggs.

D) His plan was clear: he would start immediately.

A) The decision is final: The meeting is rescheduled for next week.

400

In which of the following examples is the semicolon used correctly to separate items in a series?

  • A) The conference has attendees from Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and Berlin, Germany.
  • B) My new laptop has a 16GB RAM, a fast processor; and a high-resolution screen.
  • C) We need to buy eggs, milk; bread, and cheese.

A) The conference has attendees from Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and Berlin, Germany.

400

Tell the seven ancient wonders of the world?

GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA.

HANGING GARDENS OF BABYLON.

TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS AT EPHESUS.

STATUE OF ZEUS AT OLYMPIA.

MAUSOLEUM AT HALICARNASSUS.

COLOSSUS OF RHODES.

LIGHTHOUSE OF ALEXANDRIA.



400

What is the only country in the world that is also a continent?

Australia

500

Meaning of Balk

To hesitate, to dispute

500

Choose the sentence where the colon is used incorrectly:

A) She brought the following items: apples, oranges, and bananas.

B) My favorite things to do are: reading, writing, and hiking.

C) He was faced with a difficult decision: should he stay or leave?

D) The recipe requires three ingredients: flour, sugar, and eggs.

B) My favorite things to do are: reading, writing, and hiking.

500

Which of the following sentences uses semicolons correctly?

A) The committee discussed the proposal; the members were divided on the issue; and they decided to vote on it next week.

B) I need to buy groceries for the week: eggs, milk; bread, cheese; and fruit, vegetables.

C) She enjoys reading mystery novels; but her sister prefers science fiction.

D) The restaurant offers many different cuisines; Italian, French, and Thai; and each has its own unique flavor.

The committee discussed the proposal; the members were divided on the issue; and they decided to vote on it next week.


500

Whats the date of birth of Donald Trump?

The 14/06/1946

500

Which country has the most time zones?

France

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