colons and semicolons

In what situations do we use colons? Choose THREE.

• to introduce a list

• to join two independent clauses

• to separate items in a series that contains commas

• after a stop to introduce a quotation

• to introduce an explanation or summary

Aaron spoke bad about his former employer it cost him his job. Coos TWO.

• put a semicolon between employer and it

• put a colon between employer and it

• put a comma and one of the FANBOYS between employer and it

In what situations do we use semicolons? Choose TWO.

• to introduce a list

• to join 2 independent clauses

• to separate items in a series that contains commas

• to introduce an explanation or summary

What is needed in the blank?

I love working in advertising. You have so many challenges ___ being creative, working in a team, keeping clients happy and meeting deadlines.

• Colon

• Semicolon

• Comma

• None needed

Where is a colon needed?

After a sleepless night, the senator made her decision she would not seek re-election.

• after the word decision

• after the word seek

Where is a semicolon needed?

The next book in the series comes out next month I can't wait.

• book;

• month;

• can't;

• series;

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• The vicious bear ate John's face and afterwards, it was still hungry.

• The vicious bear ate John's face; afterwards it was still hungry.

• The vicious bear ate John's face; afterwards, it was still hungry.

How should this sentence be separated?

With a comma, semicolon, or a colon?

I like to go to the park_ beach_ and hiking.

• Comma

• Semicolon

• Colon

I gave you the spray bottles for one reason to clean the windows.

What is the proper punctuation and place?

• reason; to

• reason, to

• reason: to

• None needed

Is this sentence correct?

My favorite desserts are: chocolate cake, ice cream, and lemon pie.

• Yes

• No