Colon

Which punctuation mark is needed in the following sentence?

The children asked for four supplies glitter, glue, markers and poster board.

• semi-colon

• colon

• neither of these

Choose the correct sentence.

• This is what you need at the grocery store milk, bacon, and eggs.

• This is what you need at the grocery store: milk, bacon and eggs.

• This is what you need at the grocery store; milk, bacon and eggs.

After which word should a colon be inserted?

The girls requested the following things for breakfast pancakes, sausage and orange juice.

• requested

• following

• breakfast

Colons, semi-colons and dashes go between independent clauses in a sentence.

• True

• False

Where should the colon be placed?

I need the following from the store eggs, bacon, and bread.

• I need the following: from the store eggs, bacon, and bread.

• I need: the following from the store eggs, bacon, and bread.

• The sentence is correct.

• I need the following from the store: eggs, bacon, and bread.

If you pass this test, it means three things you understand colon usage, you're pretty good at English, and you have earned a high-five from your teacher.

• things,

• things;

• things:

• things

Which sentence correctly uses a colon to introduce a list?

• I bought: bread, milk, and eggs.

• I bought, bread, milk, and eggs.

• I bought bread, milk, and eggs.

• I bought - bread, milk, and eggs.

Select the punctuation mark that should be used in this sentence.

Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats ___ this afternoon's performance is about to begin.

• :

• ,

• ;

• -

There are two places I have always wanted to visit __ The Arctic and Antarctica.

• :

• -

• ;

• .

Choose the correct sentence.

• My sandwich must have the following toppings - lettuce, onions, and pickles.

• My sandwich must have the following toppings: lettuce, onions, and pickles.

• My sandwich must have the following toppings; lettuce, onions, and pickles.

• My sandwich must have the following toppings. Lettuce, onions, and pickles.