Section P: The Colon (Quiz)

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    Dear Dr. Malyon

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Add colons where necessary to the following phrases or sentences.

Punctuation Quizzes & Trivia

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  • 2. 

    Jordan starts work each day at 3 30 P.M.

    • Jordan starts work each day at 3:30 P.M.

    Correct Answer
    A. Jordan starts work each day at 3:30 P.M.
    Explanation
    The given answer is correct because it accurately states that Jordan starts work each day at 3:30 P.M.

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    The thunderstorm woke me at about 1 50 A.M.

    • The thunderstorm woke me at about 1:50 A.M.

    Correct Answer
    A. The thunderstorm woke me at about 1:50 A.M.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The thunderstorm woke me at about 1:50 A.M." because it follows the standard format for indicating time, with the hour and minutes separated by a colon. Additionally, "A.M." is correctly capitalized to indicate that it is in the early morning hours.

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    London Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich

    • London: Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich

    Correct Answer
    A. London: Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich
    Explanation
    The given answer "London: Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich" seems to be a reference to a publishing company or a book title. It is possible that the question is asking for the publisher of a book or the location where a book was published. Without further context, it is difficult to determine the exact meaning or significance of this answer.

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    I’d like to write a book called Heaven It’s Where You Make It.

    • I’d like to write a book called Heaven: It’s Where You Make It.

    Correct Answer
    A. I’d like to write a book called Heaven: It’s Where You Make It.
    Explanation
    The given answer is the correct answer because it correctly identifies the title of the book as "Heaven: It's Where You Make It." The title is formatted with a colon after the word "Heaven" and the phrase "It's Where You Make It" is capitalized. The answer also includes the correct punctuation and capitalization for the title.

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    Dear Personnel Director

    • Dear Personnel Director:

    Correct Answer
    A. Dear Personnel Director:
    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "Dear Personnel Director:" because it follows the proper format for addressing a letter or email to the personnel director. It is common to begin a formal letter or email with a salutation that includes the recipient's title, such as "Dear" followed by their job title or name. In this case, the correct salutation is "Dear Personnel Director" as it directly addresses the intended recipient.

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    Seattle Coldwater Publishing Company

    • Seattle: Coldwater Publishing Company

    Correct Answer
    A. Seattle: Coldwater Publishing Company
    Explanation
    The given answer is simply restating the information provided in the question. It states that the name of the company is Coldwater Publishing Company and it is located in Seattle.

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    The following tasks must be done before we can leave water the plants, clean out the refrigerator, empty the trash, and lock the doors.

    • The following tasks must be done before we can leave: water the plants, clean out the refrigerator, empty the trash, and lock the doors.

    Correct Answer
    A. The following tasks must be done before we can leave: water the plants, clean out the refrigerator, empty the trash, and lock the doors.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is the given sentence itself. It correctly rephrases the original sentence by adding a colon after "leave" and listing the tasks that must be done before leaving. This punctuation change helps to clearly indicate that the tasks mentioned are the ones that need to be completed before leaving.

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    Stagestruck A Jubilee Showboat Mystery was written by Cynthia Thomason.

    • Stagestruck: A Jubilee Showboat Mystery was written by Cynthia Thomason.

    Correct Answer
    A. Stagestruck: A Jubilee Showboat Mystery was written by Cynthia Thomason.
    Explanation
    The given statement simply restates the fact that "Stagestruck: A Jubilee Showboat Mystery" was indeed written by Cynthia Thomason.

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