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- 1. Multiple Choice
Choose correct sentence.
I need the following: material for my art project glue; chart paper; and scissors.
I need the following material for my art project: glue; chart paper and scissors.
I need the following materials for my art project glue chart paper and scissors.
I need the following material for my art project; glue: chart paper: and scissors.
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is one use of a colon?
To show that a dialogue is ending.
To end a sentence.
To show a that a sentence is beginning.
Introducing items in a list.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Choose the correct sentence.
My sandwich must have the following toppings lettuce, onions, and pickles.
My sandwich must have the following toppings: lettuce, onions, and pickles.
- 4. Multiple Choice
The students were studying for their history test _____ it covers everything from the 1850's to the present.
Comma (,)
Colon (:)
Semicolon (;)
Full stop (.)
- 5. Multiple Choice
In which sentence is a colon used correctly?
Marisa: won several awards for her short stories last year.
Have you ever seen a: horse in the wild?
It hardly ever snows: in California, but it’s a beautiful place to live.
Devon admires his uncle for two reasons: he’s great at rollerblading and building treehouses.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Semicolons are:
Less final than a comma.
Stronger than a comma but less final than a full stop.
Stronger than a full stop.
None of the above.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Semicolons can be used anywhere.
True
False
- 8. Multiple Choice
Choose the correct sentence.
I took burgers; pizzas; soft drinks and candyfloss to the late night party at my friend's house.
Her name; is Alessia and she lives; in Toronto.
Desertification; means the process; of moist land becoming; a desert.
Spaghetti; is my favourite food.
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is one use of a semi colon?
Making your work more fancy.
Linking two related clauses.
Ending a sentences.
Starting a dialogue.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Semi colons and colons have the same grammatical rules.
True
False
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