Colons Quiz

Which punctuation mark is used to introduce a list?

• Period

• Comma

• Colon

• Question mark

In which of the following cases should a colon be used?

• After a verb

• After a preposition

• To introduce a list

• To introduce a quotation

What is the correct usage of a colon in time representation?

• Between the hour and minute

• Between the day and month

• Between the month and year

• Between the year and century

Which of the following is an example of a formal quotation?

• I love ice cream.

• The sky is blue.

• Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.

• I am hungry.

When should a colon be used in a business letter?

• After the closing

• After the salutation

• After the signature

• After the recipient's address

Which of the following sentences requires a colon?

• I like apples, oranges, and bananas.

• The dog barked loudly.

• She is a talented singer.

• The following are the main steps in baking a cake.

What is the correct usage of a colon in biblical references?

• Between the chapter and verse

• Between the book and chapter

• Between the verse and book

• Between the verse and chapter

Which of the following sentences requires a colon?

• I will meet you at 7:30.

• The movie starts at 8 o'clock.

• He is a talented musician.

• The following streets will be closed for construction.

What is the correct usage of a colon in introducing a long quotation?

• Before the quotation

• After the quotation

• Between the quotation marks

• Between the speaker and the quotation

Which of the following sentences requires a colon?

• I have three cats.

• She is a doctor.

• The book is on the shelf.

• The following books were chosen by the group.