Colon Practice

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

• Marissa greatly admires the work of the following modern artists: Henry Moore, Louise Nevelson, and Willem de Kooning. 
• Marissa greatly admires the work of the following modern artists Henry Moore, Louise Nevelson, and Willem de Kooning.

Choose the correct sentence:

• Last summer, Keshia read these works by Mark Twain: Life on the Mississippi, Huckleberry Finn, The Prince and the Pauper, and Tom Sawyer.

• Last summer Keshia read these works by Mark Twain Life on the Mississippi, Huckleberry Finn, The Prince and the Pauper, and Tom Sawyer.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

• At the Chinese restaurant we ordered these appetizers steamed dumplings, fried, wonton, and egg rolls.
• At the Chinese restaurant, we ordered these appetizers: steamed dumplings, fried wontons, and egg rolls.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

We forgot to ask about a visa: consequently, we were not permitted to enter.

• NO CHANGE
• visa, consequently, we
• visa consequently, we
• visa; consequently, we

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Last night, I did homework in three subjects: English, Math, and Spanish.

• NO CHANGE
• Last night I did homework in three subjects English, Math, and Spanish.
• Last night I did homework in three subjects, English, Math, and Spanish.
• Last night I did homework in three subjects. English, Math, and Spanish.

Which is the correct placement of the colon?

• You need new brakes:otherwise you may not be able to stop.
• I need the following for the cake: eggs, milk, water and oil.
• I had a huge meal: however, I am already hungry again.
• We had too many fumbles: we lost the game.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B