Colons: Lesson & Practice
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English
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6th Grade - University
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Suzann Keith
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12 Slides • 22 Questions
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Multiple Choice
Which sentence is written correctly?
We currently have two members in our club; Linda and Fiona.
We currently have two members in our club, Linda and Fiona.
We currently have two members in our club Linda and Fiona.
We currently have two members in our club: Linda and Fiona.
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Multiple Choice
Which sentence is written correctly?
Here are the three books that I have read; Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
Here are the three books that I have read: Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
Here are the three books that I have read, Goldie Locks, and 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
Here are the three books that I have read Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
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Multiple Choice
Which sentence is written correctly?
The following items are needed for school: paper, pencils, White-Out, and index cards.
The following items are needed for school: paper pencils White-Out, and index cards.
The following items are needed for school paper, pencils White-Out, and index cards.
The following items are needed for school, paper pencils, White-Out, and index cards.
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Multiple Choice
I intend to live forever: so far, so good.
Is the colon used correctly?
Yes
No
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Multiple Choice
I like work: it fascinates me.
Is the colon used correctly?
Yes
No
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Multiple Choice
Is the colon used correctly?
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Multiple Choice
There are several places I would like to visit: Italy, France, and Canada.
Is the colon in the correct place?
no
yes
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Multiple Choice
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Multiple Choice
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
The artwork has her favorite colors; blue, purple, and green.
The artwork has her favorite colors: blue, purple, and green.
The artwork has her favorite colors. Blue, purple, and green.
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Multiple Choice
Goldilocks: and the Three Bears
Is the colon used correctly?
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Multiple Choice
Place the colon in the correct position.
Have you read the latest book by Jeff Kinney Diary of a Wimpy Kid Wrecking Ball?
book:
A colon is not needed
Kid:
Kinney:
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Multiple Choice
Place the colon in the correct position.
You must begin the letter with To whom it may concern
with:
A colon is not needed
begin:
concern:
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Multiple Choice
Is this correct or incorrect for a friendly letter?
Dear Mom:
Correct
Incorrect
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Multiple Choice
TRUE or FALSE:
A colon can be used to indicate time.
True
False
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Multiple Choice
Place the colon in the correct position.
I left home at 710 this morning.
7:10
home:
A colon is not needed
at:
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Multiple Choice
Place the colon in the correct position to express a numerical ratio of 3 to 1.
3:1
3 2 1
3 to 1
1:3
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Multiple Choice
What is the function of the colon in the following example?
They shouted: "We demand a salary increase! We want justice!"
To introduce a quotation
To introduce a list
To separate two independent clauses
To link a main clause with an explanation
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Multiple Choice
Identify whether the colon has been used correctly or incorrectly.
He kept shouting: "I really want that new iPhone!"
Correct
Incorrect
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Multiple Choice
Identify which sentence has been punctuated correctly.
My mother would not stop shouting: "don't be home late."
My mother would not stop shouting: "Don't be home late."
My mother would not stop shouting. "Don't be home late,"
My mother would not stop shouting : "don't be home late."
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Multiple Select
What are the main uses of the colon?
To introduce a list
To link a main clause with an explanation
To introduce a quotation
To separate two independent clauses
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Multiple Choice
What is the function of the colon in the following example?
She bought three new kitchen items: a ladle, a whisk, and a chopping board.
To introduce a quotation
To link a main clause with an explanation
To introduce a list
To separate two independent clauses
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Multiple Choice
What is the function of the colon in the following example?
He got what he deserved: he earned that promotion.
To introduce a quotation
To introduce a list
To link a main clause with an explanation
To separate two independent clauses
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