Colon Quiz!!

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This�quiz is all about colons, and not the one in side your tummy!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    A colon is...

    • A.

      A comma below a dot ;

    • B.

      A dot above a dot :

    • C.

      A dot .

    • D.

      A line above a dot !

    Correct Answer
    B. A dot above a dot :
  • 2. 

    Which of the fllowing sentences uses a colon correctly?

    • A.

      I need a shoe: and a potatoe.

    • B.

      I need food from the store: pizza, soda, and tacos.

    • C.

      She enjoys: playing outside.

    • D.

      He likes: the color red.

    Correct Answer
    B. I need food from the store: pizza, soda, and tacos.
  • 3. 

    Which sentence needs a colon?

    • A.

      I like Jimmy, he is cute.

    • B.

      She hates dogs and rats.

    • C.

      I like Katelyn Jolley: " like me like i like you."

    • D.

      Do you like Carey, because I think shes cool?

    Correct Answer
    C. I like Katelyn Jolley: " like me like i like you."
  • 4. 

    A colon is used to

    • A.

      End a salutation

    • B.

      Provide a new idea.

    • C.

      Start a quote.

    • D.

      Begin a list.

    • E.

      All of the above.

    Correct Answer
    E. All of the above.
  • 5. 

    In the following sentence, where does the colon go?I like activities swimming, eating, and drawing.

    • A.

      I: like activiteies swimming, eating, and drawing.

    • B.

      I like activites: swimming, eating, and drawing.

    • C.

      I like activities swimming, eating and drawing:

    • D.

      I like activities swimming: eating, and drawing.

    Correct Answer
    B. I like activites: swimming, eating, and drawing.

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  • Mar 17, 2022
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  • Mar 04, 2011
    Quiz Created by
    Coolnezz28
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