Comparing the Colonies

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English
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3rd Grade
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Hard
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Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a colon?
She had three favorite colors: red, blue, and green.
She had three favorite colors red: blue, and green.
She had three favorite colors red, blue: and green.
She had three favorite colors red, blue, and: green.
Tags
CCSS.RF.2.3E
CCSS.RF.2.4
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the sentence that uses a colon to introduce a list.
He wanted to visit three cities: Paris, London, and Rome.
He wanted to visit: Paris, London, and Rome three cities.
He wanted to visit Paris: London, and Rome three cities.
He wanted to visit Paris, London, and: Rome three cities.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose the correct sentence structure using a colon.
The recipe calls for: flour, sugar, and eggs.
The recipe calls for flour: sugar, and eggs.
The recipe calls for flour, sugar: and eggs.
The recipe calls for flour, sugar, and: eggs.
Tags
CCSS.RF.2.3C
CCSS.RF.2.3D
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence uses a colon correctly to emphasize a point?
There is one thing she loves most: chocolate.
There is one thing: she loves most chocolate.
There is one thing she loves: most chocolate.
There is one thing she: loves most chocolate.
Tags
CCSS.RF.2.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Select the sentence that correctly uses a colon for explanation.
He finally understood the reason: he was late.
He finally understood: the reason he was late.
He finally: understood the reason he was late.
He finally understood the reason he: was late.
Tags
CCSS.RF.2.3D
CCSS.RF.2.4
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences uses a colon correctly in a formal letter?
Dear Hiring Manager: I am writing to apply for the position.
Dear: Hiring Manager I am writing to apply for the position.
Dear Hiring: Manager I am writing to apply for the position.
Dear Hiring Manager I am: writing to apply for the position.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the sentence that uses a colon correctly in a title.
The Art of Cooking: A Comprehensive Guide
The Art: of Cooking A Comprehensive Guide
The: Art of Cooking A Comprehensive Guide
The Art of: Cooking A Comprehensive Guide
Tags
CCSS.RF.2.3C
CCSS.RF.2.4
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
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