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Insert Colon or Comma?
Colon, Semicolon or Comma?
Correct the sentence.
100

Insert the colon in the correct place. 

So far, the class studied the following topics periods, commas, semicolons, and colons.  

So far, the class studied the following topics: periods, commas, semicolons, and colons.

100

Which punctuation?

This is what I ate for breakfast  ??  a bowl of oatmeal and an apple.

A colon

100

Founded by Leonard and Bunny Brook the sanctuary is a safe home for all kinds of animals

Founded by Leonard and Bunny Brook, the sanctuary is a safe home for all kinds of animals.

200

Dear Principal Garcia ??

Dear Principal Garcia

200

Which punctuation?

The phone rang several times  ?? but no one answered.

A comma

200

Correct the sentence.

By the way Rosa have you seen any of Alfred Hitchcock's movies

Correct the sentence.

By the way, Rosa, have you seen any of Alfred Hitchcock's movies?

300

Insert the colon in the correct place.

The English language is spectacular. There are 8 different types of punctuation marks

  • Periods
  • Question Marks
  • Exclamation Points
  • Commas
  • Semicolons
  • Colons
  • Dashes
  • Hyphens

Insert the colon in the correct place.

The English language is spectacular. There are 8 different types of punctuation marks:

  • Periods
  • Question Marks
  • Exclamation Points
  • Commas
  • Semicolons
  • Colons
  • Dashes
  • Hyphens
300

Which punctuation?

While we were walking the dog after dinner  ??  the moon rose.


Comma

300

The following students gave reports Brevin Jacob and Elizabeth

The following students gave reports: Brevin, Jacob, and Elizabeth

400

Insert the colon in the correct place. 

You will need the following supplies for your science-fair experiment paper, glue, and scissors.  

Insert the colon in the correct place. 

You will need the following supplies for your science-fair experiment: paper, glue, and scissors.  

400

Ryan's best sport is basketball  ?? however, his brother excels at soccer.

Semicolon

400

Claire said to Jamie "You're never going to win the talent show."

Claire said to Jamie, "You're never going to win the talent show."

500

Which punctuation?

I ate breakfast at 700 AM .


What is a colon?

500

Sam the pitcher hit a home run. 


Sam, the pitcher, hit a home run.

500

This year I want to visit four amazing cities  Paris France London England New York New York and Barcelona Spain.

This year I want to visit four amazing cities: Paris, France; London, England; New York, New York; and Barcelona, Spain.