Colons and Semicolons
Authored by Kenneth Kravec
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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one use of a colon?
To show that a dialogue is ending.
To end a sentence.
To show a that a sentence is beginning.
Introducing items in a list.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2B
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct sentence.
My sandwich must have the following toppings lettuce, onions, and pickles.
My sandwich must have the following toppings: lettuce, onions, and pickles.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2B
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The students were studying for their history test _____ it covers everything from the 1850's to the present.
Comma (,)
Colon (:)
Semicolon (;)
Full stop (.)
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which sentence is a colon used correctly?
Marisa: won several awards for her short stories last year.
Have you ever seen a: horse in the wild?
It hardly ever snows: in California, but it’s a beautiful place to live.
Devon admires his uncle for two reasons: he’s great at rollerblading and building treehouses.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Semicolons are:
Less final than a comma.
Stronger than a comma but less final than a full stop.
Stronger than a full stop.
None of the above.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Semicolons can be used anywhere.
True
False
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
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30 sec • 1 pt
What is one use of a semi colon?
Making your work more fancy.
Linking two related clauses.
Ending a sentences.
Starting a dialogue.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
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