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Colons and Semicolons

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  • 1. Multiple Choice
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    In which sentence is a colon used correctly?

    I understand why people love: fishing.

    I don't like boats: they make me very seasick.

    Alissa: she loves her puppy more than she loves her fish.

    Love is what makes: the world go round.

  • 2. Multiple Choice
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    What is the purpose of the colon in the sentence below?

    I looked up and saw the last thing I was expecting: the frog prince.

    it links two independent clauses

    it draws attention to the first clause

    it draws attention to the clause ' frog prince'

    it shows a lot of emotion

  • 3. Multiple Choice
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    In the following sentence, where should a colon be added?

    Lucija planned to grow several herbs in her garden basil, rosemary and thyme.

    after 'grow'

    after 'planned'

    after 'garden'

    after 'rosemary'

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