Colon Practice

Colons

100

Choose the phrase that uses correct punctuation for introducing a list in the the sentence.

For our family vacation, we have two options, go hiking at the Grand Canyon or ride roller coasters at Cedar Point.

For our family vacation, we have two options. go hiking at the Grand Canyon or ride roller coasters at Cedar Point.

For our family vacation, we have two options: go hiking at the Grand Canyon or ride roller coasters at Cedar Point.

For our family vacation, we have two options: go hiking at the Grand Canyon or ride roller coasters at Cedar Point.

200

Choose the phrase that uses correct punctuation for introducing a list in the the sentence below.

I need to buy several things from the store, milk, eggs, bread, and cheese. 

I need to buy several things from the store: milk, eggs, bread, and cheese.

I need to buy several things from the store. milk, eggs, bread, and cheese.

I need to buy several things from the store: milk, eggs, bread, and cheese.

300

Choose the phrase that uses correct punctuation for introducing a list in the underlined section of the sentence below.

The rules are simple: be on time, complete your assignments and respect others.

The rules are simple, be on time, complete your assignments and respect others.

The rules are simple. be on time, complete your assignments and respect others.

The rules are simple: be on time, complete your assignments and respect others.

400

Choose the phrase that uses correct punctuation for introducing a summary or explanation.

Sara studied hard for one purpose: to succeed in her college courses

Sara studied hard for one purpose, to succeed in her college courses

Sara studied hard for one purpose. to succeed in her college courses

Sara studied hard for one purpose: to succeed in her college courses

500

Choose the phrase that uses correct punctuation for a letter or a greeting.

Dear Ms. McDermott:

Dear Ms. McDermott,

Dear Ms. McDermott.

Dear Ms. McDermott:

Miscellaneous

100

True or False: 

Ms. Mac is the head Varisty badminton coach

False. 

Ms Mac coaches softball

200

True or False 

Ms Graham and Ms Mac won the step challenge for November

TRUE

300

What is the name of Shepard's mascot?

Cosmo

400

What year did Shepard first open?

1970

1968

1976

2001

1976

500

You're entire team must dance to a song of Ms. McDermott/ Ms. Graham's choice for 15 seconds to earn these points.

Did you do it?