Colons
Identify the correct use: Which sentence correctly uses a colon? A) She bought: apples, bananas, and oranges. B) There are three things I love: reading, writing, and music. C) He said: "I'll be late". D) I need: milk.
Correct Answer: B because there is an independent clause before the colon introduces the list.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence using a semicolon. A) I went to the store; and I bought snacks. B) She loves music; she practices every day. C) He runs; but he doesn't swim. D) The movie was long; however it was boring
B, because it is two independent clauses that are closely related.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses commas in a simple series: A) We packed pencils, notebooks and a calculator. B) We packed pencils notebooks, and a calculator. C) We packed pencils, notebooks, and a calculator. D) We packed, pencils, notebooks and a calculator
Correct Answer is C!
Identify which punctuation mark is best (comma, semicolon, or colon) and correct the sentence: I have three favorite subjects math science and history.
I have three favorite subjects: math, science, and history.
True or False: this sentence needs a colon.
Ex:
The recipe calls for the following ingredients ___ flour, sugar, eggs, and butter.
True!
Fill in the blank with a semicolon or comma + conjunction as appropriate: I wanted to go to the concert ___ my parents said it was too far.
I wanted to go to the concert; my parents said it was too far.
OR
I wanted to go to the concert, but my parents said it was too far.
Insert commas where needed in this sentence: After school the students went to the library to study for the test.
Correct Answer: After school, the students went to the library to study for the test.
Choose the best punctuation to make this sentence correct and clear: She wanted the same thing I wanted ___ a fair chance.
She wanted the same thing I wanted: a fair chance.
The colon introduces a restatement or explanation of what she wanted.
Rewrite this sentence correctly using a colon where appropriate: She listed her goals study more, join the soccer team, and practice the piano.
She listed her goals: study more, join the soccer team, and practice the piano.
Use a semicolon to join these independent clauses correctly: The sun set. The sky turned orange and pink.
The sun set; the sky turned orange and pink.
Insert the commas where necessary: Because she studied hard she earned the top score in the class.
Because she studied hard, she earned the top score in the class.
Edit this sentence for clarity using any of the three punctuation marks (commas, semicolons, or colons): The team practiced daily they improved their skills.
The team practiced daily; they improved their skills.
Explain why a colon is used here and identify what follows it: You only need to remember one rule: be prepared.
A colon is used to introduce a restatement or explanation; what follows ("be prepared") explains the rule to remember.
Correctly punctuate this sentence that contains complex list items: On our trip we visited Portland Oregon, the coast, and Boise Idaho the capital city.
On our trip we visited Portland, Oregan; the coast; and Boise, Idaho the capital city.
Put the commas where they are necessary:
My brother who is a firefighter lives in Seattle.
My brother, who is a firefighter, lives in Seattle.
Rewrite the sentence below, adding punctuation to show contrast clearly: I wanted to go to the concert I couldn't get a ticket.
Or
I wanted to go to the concert; however, I couldn't get a ticket.
Combine these two sentences using a colon correctly: He had one obsession. Winning every game.
Rewrite this sentence correctly: She wanted to try again however she was nervous.
Answer: She wanted to try again; however, she was nervous.
Correctly punctuate this sentence:
It was a long cold stormy night.
It was a long, cold, stormy night.
The original paragraph below has no punctuation between some independent clauses and lists. Edit it, adding commas, semicolons, and colons as needed.
"Students must bring the following notebooks pens and a planner They should arrive by 8:00 a m the bell rings at 8 15 and attendance will be taken Please note the final project is due next Friday students who miss class must email the teacher"
Students must bring the following: notebooks, pens, and a planner. They should arrive by 8:00 a.m; the bell rings at 8:15, and attendance will be taken. Please note: the final project is due next Friday. Students who miss class must email the teacher.