Colons and Semicolons Flocabulary

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

• There is only one city that can host such an amazing event London.

• There is only one city that can host such an amazing event, London.

• There is only one city that can host such an amazing event; London.

• There is only one city that can host such an amazing event: London.

Does the following sentence require a colon or a semicolon?

• John F. Kennedy said it best: “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.”

• John F. Kennedy said it best; “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.”

It is raining outside__ I will bring my umbrella with me.

• ;

• :

• '

• No Punctuation needed

Which function of a semicolon is being used here? Adding new carpet to the living room is a smart move; it increases the home's value.

• Separating a list that contains commas

• Setting off a point of emphasis

• Separating two complete sentences

• Setting off a quote

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• Sofia's three favorite pizzas are sausage, pepperoni, and green pepper, pineapple, ham, and bacon, and cheese with mushrooms.

• Sofia's three favorite pizzas are sausage, pepperoni, and green pepper: pineapple, ham, and bacon: and cheese with mushrooms.

• Sofia's three favorite pizzas are sausage, pepperoni, and green pepper; pineapple, ham, and bacon; and cheese with mushrooms.

Which sentence uses a colon correctly?

• I need to go to the store for: spinach, strawberries, and orange juice.

• When you go to the store will you please buy me: spinach, strawberries, and orange juice?

• I am out of ingredients for my smoothie: spinach, strawberries, and orange juice.

Which function of the colon is being used in this sentence? There's one food I love more than others: bacon.

• Setting off a quote

• Setting off a point of emphasis

• Separating two complete sentences

• Separating items in a list

Select the sentence that uses a semicolon correctly.

• A) I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

• B) I have a big test tomorrow: I can't go out tonight.

• C) I have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight.

• D) I have a big test tomorrow I can't go out tonight.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly with a colon?

• A) She has three favorite colors: red, blue, and green.

• B) She has three favorite colors; red, blue, and green.

• C) She has three favorite colors, red, blue, and green.

• D) She has three favorite colors red, blue, and green.

Identify the function of the semicolon in this sentence: "I wanted to go for a walk; however, it started to rain."

• A) Separating items in a list

• B) Setting off a point of emphasis

• C) Separating two complete sentences

• D) Setting off a quote