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    1.  When do you use a colon when writing?

    • A. When introducing a description.
    • B. When introducing a list.
    • C. Explaining a question.
    • D. Giving a statement.
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This a multiple choice quiz on how much you know about colons and how they are used in grammar. Be ready to answer any questions about colons.

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    2. Where do we see colons other than in text in books and writings?

    • A. When giving a date.

    • B. When giving name.

    • C. When giving a ratio.

    Correct Answer
    A. C. When giving a ratio.
    Explanation
    Colons are used in various contexts other than in text in books and writings. One common usage is when giving a ratio. For example, "The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:1." The colon is used to separate the two numbers in the ratio. This helps to clearly indicate the relationship between the two quantities being compared. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

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    4. Which of these sentences is using colons correctly?

    • A. We need different tools such as; saws, hammers and drills.

    • B. Be at the corner by 6:00: because we need to regroup.

    • C. The occupied burglar did not see who was behind him: a police officer.

    • D. All the above.

    Correct Answer
    A. C. The occupied burglar did not see who was behind him: a police officer.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is C because it uses a colon to introduce additional information or an explanation. In this sentence, the colon is used to introduce the identity of the person behind the occupied burglar, which is a police officer.

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    5.  True or false?You can put a colon after a fragment if there is independent clause coming after it.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    You cannot put a colon after a fragment even if there is an independent clause coming after it. A colon is used to introduce a list, explanation, or an example, and it requires a complete sentence before it. Therefore, the statement is false.

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    3. When would a charter of a story use colons?

    • A. When talking to someone.

    • B. When writing a letter.

    • C. When they are giving a statement.

    Correct Answer
    A. B. When writing a letter.
    Explanation
    In writing a letter, a charter of a story may use colons to introduce a list or to separate two independent clauses when the second clause explains or emphasizes the first. Colons can also be used to introduce a quotation or to provide additional information or explanation. Using colons in letter writing helps to convey clarity and structure in the narrative, allowing the writer to effectively communicate their thoughts and ideas.

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