Semi-Colons and Colons Quiz

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

(Remember a semicolon joins two complete sentences)

• He could open either door he pleased; he was subject to no guidance or influence.

• Even here the exuberant and barbaric fancy asserted itself; that the arena of the king was built.

• If he opened the one, there came out of it a hungry tiger; the other, he'd get a wife.

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Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

(Remember a semicolon joins two complete sentences)

• The exercises, as in the other instance, took place immediately; and in the arena.

• The criminal could not know out of which door would come the lady; he opened either he pleased.

• If he opened the one, there came out of it a hungry tiger; the fiercest that could be procured.

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Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

(Remember a semicolon joins two complete sentences)

• On some occasions; the tiger came out of one door.

• This was the king's method of administering justice; it's perfect fairness.

• There came forth from it a lady; to this lady he was immediately married.

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Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

(Remember a semicolon joins two complete sentences)

• Never before had such a case occurred; never before had a subject dared to love his daughter.

• There was no escape; from the judgment of the king's arena.

• The moment that the case of the criminal was thus decided; doleful iron bells were clanged.

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Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

(Remember a semicolon joins two complete sentences)

• The exercises, as in the other instance; took place immediately in the arena.

• She had done what no other person had done; she had possessed herself of the secret of the doors.

• The young man might have a fitting bride; because of his love for the princess.

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Which sentence correctly uses a colon to introduce a list?

(Remember a colon comes after a complete sentence)

• Reece, bring: your toothbrush, and a towel.

• Bryan, could you pick up some: chocolate candies before coming to the dance?

• At the dance, the following genres of music will be played: classic rock, pop, and country.

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Which sentence correctly uses a colon to introduce a list?

(Remember a colon comes after a complete sentence)

• My favorite colors are: blue, green, and yellow.

• The only birds I hunt are these: geese, turkey, pheasants, and ducks.

• I like: hunting, fishing, and bird watching.

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Which sentence correctly uses a colon to introduce a list?

(Remember a colon comes after a complete sentence)

• Don't go to: the haunted house or the corn maze.

• Just stop: pinching, poking, and hitting me.

• After school, my club is planning the following activities: roller skating, dinner, and a movie.

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Which sentence correctly uses a colon to introduce a list?

(Remember a colon comes after a complete sentence)

• You will need to bring these items to check in: licenses, permission forms, and your tickets.

• There is: shrimp cocktail, fried shrimp, and calamari.

• Don't forget to call: your uncle, your niece, and your cousin Frank,

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Which sentence correctly uses a colon to introduce a list?

(Remember a colon comes after a complete sentence)

• The camping trip was: hot, sticky, and gross.

• You will need to bring the following items on the camping trip: tennis shoes, bug spray, and a hat.

• I don't like to camp: because there are bugs, animals, and no air conditioning.

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