Colons Review

Last updated almost 7 years ago

10 questions

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Colons Review

Last updated almost 7 years ago

10 questions

Question 1

Which sentence is CORRECTLY using the colon? Choose ALL that apply.

Here's a good rule to remember about rattlesnakes and scorpions: if you don't bother them, they won't bother you. Usually.

Stanley's father was an inventor. To be a successful inventor you need three things: intelligence, perseverance, and just a little bit of luck.

There are only three things that can kill a farmer: lightning, rolling over in a tractor and old age

D My teacher’s remark on my final essay was very complimentary: “This essay coherently analyzes musical trends of the late 20th century.”

After three weeks of deliberation, the jury finally reached a verdict: guilty.

I have very little time to learn the language: my new job starts in five weeks.

The bookstore specializes in three subjects: art, architecture, and graphic design.

Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.

In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on.

Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.

Question 2

Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.
This is a CORRECT use of a colon. Why?

List

Between independent clauses

Quotation

Emphasis

Question 3

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
This is a CORRECT use of a colon. Why?

List

Between independent clauses

Quotation

Emphasis

Question 4

He had all sorts of clients: husbands and wives who wanted a divorce; people arguing about money or property rights; farmers quarreling over who owned a certain hog or horse.
This is a CORRECT use of a colon. Why?

List

Between independent clauses

Quotation

Emphasis

Question 5

Finally, they said: "You should have your own art show. A one-man exhibition, right here in West Chester."
This is a CORRECT use of a colon. Why?

List

Between independent clauses

Quotation

Emphasis

Question 6

I have only one word for you, my dear: study!
This is a CORRECT use of a colon. Why?

List

Between independent clauses

Quotation

Emphasis

Question 7

Create your OWN sentence. Using a colon for a list.

Question 8

Create your OWN sentence. Using a colon for a emphasis.

Question 9

Create your OWN sentence. Using a colon for a quotation.
Quotation you need to use: “Maybe ever’body in the whole damn world is scared of each other.”

Question 10

10.

Create your OWN sentence. Using a colon between independent clauses.

Question 1

Which sentence is CORRECTLY using the colon? Choose ALL that apply.

Here's a good rule to remember about rattlesnakes and scorpions: if you don't bother them, they won't bother you. Usually.

Stanley's father was an inventor. To be a successful inventor you need three things: intelligence, perseverance, and just a little bit of luck.

There are only three things that can kill a farmer: lightning, rolling over in a tractor and old age

D My teacher’s remark on my final essay was very complimentary: “This essay coherently analyzes musical trends of the late 20th century.”

After three weeks of deliberation, the jury finally reached a verdict: guilty.

I have very little time to learn the language: my new job starts in five weeks.

The bookstore specializes in three subjects: art, architecture, and graphic design.

Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.

In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on.

Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.

Question 2

Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.
This is a CORRECT use of a colon. Why?

List

Between independent clauses

Quotation

Emphasis

Question 3

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
This is a CORRECT use of a colon. Why?

List

Between independent clauses

Quotation

Emphasis

Question 4

He had all sorts of clients: husbands and wives who wanted a divorce; people arguing about money or property rights; farmers quarreling over who owned a certain hog or horse.
This is a CORRECT use of a colon. Why?

List

Between independent clauses

Quotation

Emphasis

Question 5

Finally, they said: "You should have your own art show. A one-man exhibition, right here in West Chester."
This is a CORRECT use of a colon. Why?

List

Between independent clauses

Quotation

Emphasis

Question 6

I have only one word for you, my dear: study!
This is a CORRECT use of a colon. Why?

List

Between independent clauses

Quotation

Emphasis

Question 7

Create your OWN sentence. Using a colon for a list.

Question 8

Create your OWN sentence. Using a colon for a emphasis.

Question 9

Create your OWN sentence. Using a colon for a quotation.
Quotation you need to use: “Maybe ever’body in the whole damn world is scared of each other.”

Question 10

10.

Colons Review

Colons Review

Which sentence is CORRECTLY using the colon? Choose ALL that apply.

Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.This is a CORRECT use of a colon. Why?

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.This is a CORRECT use of a colon. Why?

He had all sorts of clients: husbands and wives who wanted a divorce; people arguing about money or property rights; farmers quarreling over who owned a certain hog or horse.This is a CORRECT use of a colon. Why?

Finally, they said: "You should have your own art show. A one-man exhibition, right here in West Chester."This is a CORRECT use of a colon. Why?

I have only one word for you, my dear: study!This is a CORRECT use of a colon. Why?

Create your OWN sentence. Using a colon for a list.

Create your OWN sentence. Using a colon for a emphasis.

Create your OWN sentence. Using a colon for a quotation.Quotation you need to use: “Maybe ever’body in the whole damn world is scared of each other.”

Create your OWN sentence. Using a colon between independent clauses.

Which sentence is CORRECTLY using the colon? Choose ALL that apply.

Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.This is a CORRECT use of a colon. Why?

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.This is a CORRECT use of a colon. Why?

He had all sorts of clients: husbands and wives who wanted a divorce; people arguing about money or property rights; farmers quarreling over who owned a certain hog or horse.This is a CORRECT use of a colon. Why?

Finally, they said: "You should have your own art show. A one-man exhibition, right here in West Chester."This is a CORRECT use of a colon. Why?

I have only one word for you, my dear: study!This is a CORRECT use of a colon. Why?

Create your OWN sentence. Using a colon for a list.

Create your OWN sentence. Using a colon for a emphasis.

Create your OWN sentence. Using a colon for a quotation.Quotation you need to use: “Maybe ever’body in the whole damn world is scared of each other.”

Create your OWN sentence. Using a colon between independent clauses.

Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.
This is a CORRECT use of a colon. Why?

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
This is a CORRECT use of a colon. Why?

He had all sorts of clients: husbands and wives who wanted a divorce; people arguing about money or property rights; farmers quarreling over who owned a certain hog or horse.
This is a CORRECT use of a colon. Why?

Finally, they said: "You should have your own art show. A one-man exhibition, right here in West Chester."
This is a CORRECT use of a colon. Why?

I have only one word for you, my dear: study!
This is a CORRECT use of a colon. Why?

Create your OWN sentence. Using a colon for a quotation.
Quotation you need to use: “Maybe ever’body in the whole damn world is scared of each other.”

Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.
This is a CORRECT use of a colon. Why?

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
This is a CORRECT use of a colon. Why?

He had all sorts of clients: husbands and wives who wanted a divorce; people arguing about money or property rights; farmers quarreling over who owned a certain hog or horse.
This is a CORRECT use of a colon. Why?

Finally, they said: "You should have your own art show. A one-man exhibition, right here in West Chester."
This is a CORRECT use of a colon. Why?

I have only one word for you, my dear: study!
This is a CORRECT use of a colon. Why?

Create your OWN sentence. Using a colon for a quotation.
Quotation you need to use: “Maybe ever’body in the whole damn world is scared of each other.”