Colon Quiz

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  • 1. 

    In which of these items is a colon usually used?

    • A.

      List

    • B.

      Milk carton

    • C.

      When talking to a girl

    Correct Answer
    A. List
  • 2. 

    Should a colon be used in this sentence?The race car skidded down the track.

    • A.

      Yes

    • B.

      No

    • C.

      Maybe

    Correct Answer
    B. No
  • 3. 

    Do you use a colon in a business letter as a salutation?

    • A.

      Yes

    • B.

      No

    • C.

      I don't get this

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
  • 4. 

    Where should the colon go?The book list includes PenDragonAnne Of Green GablesOliver TwistThe Pale Blue EyeSteel Wave

    • A.

      Between book and list

    • B.

      After Oliver twist

    • C.

      After the word includes

    Correct Answer
    C. After the word includes
  • 5. 

    What is a colon?

    • A.

      A DOG

    • B.

      A PUNCTUATION MARK, USED TO DESCRIBE A NOUN

    • C.

      A PUNCTUATION MARK, USED AFTER A WORK INTRODUCING A QUOTATION, A LIST, OR AN EXAMPLE.

    Correct Answer
    C. A PUNCTUATION MARK, USED AFTER A WORK INTRODUCING A QUOTATION, A LIST, OR AN EXAMPLE.

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  • Jan 10, 2013
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  • Mar 08, 2010
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    Deoxys1293561

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