Identify the sentence that requires a colon:

He had one big fear public speaking.

My favorite colors are red, blue, and green.

Which sentence uses the colon correctly?

She only had one goal: to finish the marathon.

For dessert, we can choose from: cake, pie, or ice cream.

The main characters are: a knight, a princess, and a dragon.

My favorite colors are: blue, green, and purple.

Which sentence correctly uses a colon to introduce an explanation or elaboration?

The problem was this: He lost his keys.

The problem was: He lost his keys.

He lost his keys: the problem was.

In which situation is a colon typically not used?

After a salutation in a formal letter.

To introduce a list after an independent clause.

To separate two independent clauses when the second explains the first.

After a verb or preposition that directly introduces a list.

Select the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of a colon to introduce a quotation.

She said: "I will be there at noon."

He read from the book: "The night was dark and stormy, a perfect setting for adventure."

The sign read: "No parking any time."

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a colon?

The students had one goal: passing the exam.

The students: had one goal passing the exam.

The students had one: goal passing the exam.

The students had: one goal passing the exam.

Identify the sentence where the colon is used appropriately.

There was only one option left: surrender.

Her favorite foods are: pizza, pasta, and salad.

She loved to paint: landscapes and portraits.

He bought: milk, bread, and eggs at the store.

A colon (:) is used in four ways:

To introduce a series or a list that follows a complete clause.

To link a complete clause with a quotation.

To link a main clause with an appositive.

Identify the sentence where the colon is used appropriately.

Writing a college level paper requires several steps: outline, first draft, revise, second draft, revise, and submit.

Writing : a college level paper requires several steps outline, first draft, revise, second draft, revise, and submit.

Writing a college level paper : requires several steps outline, first draft, revise, second draft, revise, and submit.

Writing a college level paper requires several steps outline, : first draft, revise, second draft, revise, and submit.

Identify the sentence where the colon is used appropriately.

We won’t make it to the store in time: they close in 5 minutes.

We won’t make it : to the store in time they close in 5 minutes.

We won’t make it to the store :in time they close in 5 minutes.

We won’t make it to the store in time they close in :5 minutes.

Identify the sentence where the colon is used appropriately.

Shakespeare indicated multiple meanings with Hamlet’s words: “To be or not to be, that is the question.”

Shakespeare : indicated multiple meanings with Hamlet’s words “To be or not to be, that is the question.”

Shakespeare indicated multiple meanings : with Hamlet’s words “To be or not to be, that is the question.”

Shakespeare indicated: multiple meanings with Hamlet’s words “To be or not to be, that is the question.”

Identify the sentence where the colon is used appropriately.

There were a lot of famous faces on the red carpet : Brittany Spears, Lady Gaga, and Nick Jonas.

There were a lot of famous faces : on the red carpet Brittany Spears, Lady Gaga, and Nick Jonas.

There were : a lot of famous faces on the red carpet Brittany Spears, Lady Gaga, and Nick Jonas.

There were a lot of famous faces on : the red carpet Brittany Spears, Lady Gaga, and Nick Jonas.

Identify the sentence where the colon is used appropriately.

She prized only one possession : her brand new IPhone.

She prized only one possession her brand new : IPhone.

She : prized only one possession her brand new IPhone.

She prized : only one possession her brand new IPhone.

Identify the sentence where the colon is used appropriately.

The reporter interviewed the following people: the department heads, the members of the faculty council, and a representative group of students.

The reporter interviewed : the following people the department heads, the members of the faculty council, and a representative group of students.

The reporter interviewed the following people the department heads, the members of the faculty council, : and a representative group of students.

The reporter interviewed the following : people the department heads, the members of the faculty council, and a representative group of students.

Identify the sentence where the colon is used appropriately.

This is what Plato had to say about mathematicians: “I have hardly ever known a mathematician who was capable of reasoning.”

This is what Plato had to say about mathematicians “I have hardly ever known a mathematician : who was capable of reasoning.”

This is :what Plato had to say about mathematicians “I have hardly ever known a mathematician who was capable of reasoning.”

This is what Plato had to say about mathematicians “I have hardly ever known a mathematician who was capable: of reasoning.”

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the sentence with the correct use of colon:

The players shared one goal : winning.

The players : shared one goal winning.

The players shared one : goal winning.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the sentence with the correct use of colon:

Many jobs : interest me teaching, writing, editing, and social work.

Many jobs interest me : teaching, writing, editing, and social work.

Many jobs interest : me teaching, writing, editing, and social work.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the sentence with the correct use of colon:

She knew she had to focus on : what was most important to her winning.

She knew : she had to focus on what was most important to her winning.

She knew she had to focus on what was most important to her : winning.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the sentence with the correct use of colon:

She brought : three things to the picnic sandwiches, lemonade, and cookies.

She brought three things : to the picnic sandwiches, lemonade, and cookies.

She brought three things to the picnic : sandwiches, lemonade, and cookies.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the sentence with the correct use of colon:

He had only : one option run!

He had : only one option run!

He had only one option: run!

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the sentence with the correct use of colon:

She brought everything she needed for the trip : a map, a flashlight, extra clothes

She brought everything she needed : for the trip a map, a flashlight, extra clothes

She brought everything : she needed for the trip a map, a flashlight, extra clothes

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the sentence with the correct use of colon:

His goal : was simple win the championship.

His goal was simple : win the championship.

His goal was simple win : the championship.

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