Colons and Semicolons Practice 1

Which of the following uses the semicolon correctly?

• We need to go to the beach for vacation; this summer.

• I planted a garden; but my corn did not grow.

• If you like cookies; you will love the ones I made.

• My sister is a singer; she is really good.

Which of the following uses the colon correctly?

• Go to the store: buy the three things on my list.

• Please complete the following tasks: run a lap, do ten sit-ups, and complete five jumping jacks.

• I bought new clothes: new shoes: and a new coat.

• Run like the wind: it is blowing very hard.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

• Please buy the following: bread, butter, and eggs.

• Please buy some of the following; bread, butter, and eggs.

• Please buy: some of the following: bread, butter, and eggs.

• Please buy some of the following, bread, butter, and eggs.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

• My mom warned: “Don’t worry if you do not do everything correctly; just try your best.

• My mom warned “Don’t worry if you do not do everything correctly: just try your best.

• My mom warned: “Don’t worry if you do not do everything correctly, just try your best.

Which of the following uses the semicolon correctly?

• My mom loves flowers; yellow roses are her favorite.

• If you plant tomatoes; you must water them enough.

• I cried at the wedding; when the bride walked down the aisle.

• Our dogs know when we put on our shoes that we will; go for a walk, go for a ride, and be together.

Which of the following uses the colon correctly?

• My list includes the following vacuum the bedroom: make the bed: clean the sinks.

• I wanted to: swim, take a nap, and eat a snack.

• My favorite types of candy are the following: bubble gum, chocolate, and licorice.

• I bought a new bicycle; I really don’t like it.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

• Please make my coffee; I like it strong.

• My soccer game is tonight: I am very nervous.

• Social media sometimes gives me anxiety: I have got to stay away from it.

• Sometimes, you just have to; make it happen!

Which of the following sentences is correct?

• When it rains; it pours.

• I packed everything but: the two most important things I needed.

• Remember the golden rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”