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- 1. Multiple Choice
Choose the sentence with the correct use of a semicolon (;)
Murray went; straight home but after he reached his house, he realized that he hadn't brought his homework.
Murray went straight home; but after he reached his house, he realized that he hadn't brought his homework.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Choose the sentence with the correct use of a colon (:)
I have the following things to trade: four video cartridges, a catcher's mitt, and a set of handlebars.
I have the following things: to trade four video cartridges, a catcher's mitt, and a set of handlebars.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which sentence is written correctly?
The Kos' new home has a tennis court, a three-car garage, and a swimming pool.
The Kos' new: home has a tennis court, a three-car garage, and a swimming pool.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which sentence is written correctly?
The eclipse will begin at 534 A:M.
The eclipse will begin at 5:34 A.M.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Where is the correct place to add a colon (:) at the beginning of a letter?
Dear Ms. Esterbrook:
Dear: Ms Esterbrook
- 6. Multiple Choice
Choose the sentence with the correct use of a semicolon (;)
Camels are impressive creatures; they are much larger than one might imagine.
Camels are impressive; creatures they are much larger than one might imagine.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Choose the sentence with the correct use of a semicolon (;)
The weather was very good for gardens this summer our flowers bloomed; more than any time I can remember.
The weather was very good for gardens; our flowers bloomed more than any time I can remember.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Choose the sentence with the correct use of a semicolon (;)
Without hesitation, Kevin took the oath; now he is a full-fledged police officers.
Without hesitation; Kevin took the oath now he is a full-fledged police officer.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Choose the sentence with the correct use of a colon (:)
Mom, I need the following items: a red sweater, my stamp collection, and several extra pairs of socks.
Mom: I need the following items a red sweater, my stamp collections, and several extra pairs of socks.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which sentence is written correctly?
The movie begins at 8:30 P.M.
The movie begins at 8;30 P.M.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which sentence is written correctly?
The items missing from the first-aid kit were a tourniquet, adhesive tape, and iodine.
The items missing from the first-aid kit: were a tourniquet, adhesive tape, and iodine.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Choose the sentence with the correct use of a semicolon (;)
His library is filled with many kinds; of books his favorites are the mysteries.
His library is filled with many kinds of books; his favorites are the mysteries.
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