1) Choose the sentence with the correct use of colons: a) There are three types of muscle in the body: cardiac, smooth, and skeletal. b) There are three types of muscle : in the body cardiac, smooth, and skeletal. c) There are three types of muscle in the : body cardiac, smooth, and skeletal. 2) Choose the sentence with the correct use of colons: a) We have two options here stay : and fight, or run like the wind. b) We have two options here: stay and fight, or run like the wind. c) We have two options here; stay and fight, or run like the wind. 3) Choose the sentence with the correct use of colons: a) I play many sports: soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey. b) I play many sports soccer, lacrosse, : and field hockey. c) I play : many sports soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey. 4) Choose the sentence with the correct use of colons: a) They’re my ideal partner: outgoing and smart. b) They’re my : ideal partner outgoing and smart. c) They’re my ideal : partner outgoing and smart. 5) Choose the sentence with the correct use of colons: a) Pete has lots of friends, he’s so hilarious. b) Pete has lots of friends: he’s so hilarious. c) Pete has lots of friends? he’s so hilarious. 6) Choose the sentence with the correct use of colons: a) There are several grocery stores where you can buy apples: Trader Joe’s, Aldi, and Kroger, among others. b) There are several grocery stores where you can buy apples Trader Joe’s, Aldi, and Kroger, among others. c) There are several grocery stores : where you can buy apples Trader Joe’s, Aldi, and Kroger, among others. 7) Choose the sentence with the correct use of colons: a) Please take these items with you your Chromebook, a pen, and some paper. b) Please take these items with you : your Chromebook, a pen, and some paper. c) Please take these items : with you your Chromebook, a pen, and some paper. 8) Choose the sentence with the correct use of colons: a) His backpack is filled with school supplies a graphing calculator,textbooks, and a laptop computer. b) His backpack is filled with school supplies: a graphing calculator,textbooks, and a laptop computer. c) His backpack is : filled with school supplies a graphing calculator, textbooks, and a laptop computer. 9) Choose the sentence with the correct use of colons: a) My cousins’ names are as follows: Richard, Beverly, Jennifer, and John. b) My cousins’ names : are as follows Richard, Beverly, Jennifer, and John. c) My cousins’ names are as follows; Richard, Beverly, Jennifer, and John. 10) Choose the sentence with the correct use of colons: a) You know the person who won; Charles Smith. b) You know the person who won: Charles Smith. 11) Choose the sentence with the correct use of colons: a) We saw the usual students at the game: Thomas, Max, and Sylvia. b) We saw the usual students : at the game Thomas, Max, and Sylvia. c) We saw the usual students at the game Thomas : Max, and Sylvia. 12) Choose the sentence with the correct use of colons: a) She got what : she deserved a new car and a fancy house. b) She got what she deserved: a new car and a fancy house. c) She got what she deserved; a new car and a fancy house. 13) Choose the sentence with the correct use of colons: a) We currently have two members in our club: Linda and Fiona. b) We currently have two members in : our club Linda and Fiona. c) We currently have two members in our club; Linda and Fiona. 14) Choose the sentence with the correct use of colons: a) It’s like my grandmother said; “The journey is the destination.” b) It’s like my grandmother said: “The journey is the destination.” c) It’s like my grandmother said “:The journey is the destination.” 15) Choose the sentence with the correct use of colons: a) Here are the three books that I have read; Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. b) Here are the three books that I have read: Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. c) Here are the three books that I have: read Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. 16) Choose the colon a) b) c) d) 17) A colon must have ____________ before it. a) a full sentence b) a list c) a noun d) a comma 18) Which sentence is correct? a) My favorite desserts are chocolate cake, ice cream, and lemon pie. b) My favorite desserts are: chocolate cake, ice cream, and lemon pie. 19) Which sentence is written correctly? a) After school I like to play video games, do my homework, and eat a snack. b) After school I like to: play video games, do my, homework and eat a snack. c) After school I like to play: video games do my homework, and eat a snack. 20) Which sentence is written correctly? a) Skiing, surfing, and horseback riding: are my favorite things to do on vacation. b) Skiing, surfing, and horseback riding; are my favorite things to do on vacation. c) Skiing, surfing, and horseback riding are my favorite things to do on vacation. d) Skiing: surfing and horseback riding are my favorite things to do on vacation. 21) Senator Gary Hawkins said the following ____​ “We must stop cutbacks in education, sanitation, and welfare.” Which punctuation should go in the blank? a) b) 22) Which sentence is written correctly? a) At the dance, the following genres of music will be played: classic rock, pop, and country. b) At the dance, the following genres :of music will be played classic rock, pop, and country. c) At the dance, the following genres of music : will be played classic rock, pop, and country. 23) He wanted to see three cities in Italy ( ) Rome, Florence, and Venice a) colon b) semicolon  c) comma d) period 24) Here are three states that begin with M ( ) Michigan, Mississippi, and Maine. a) colon b) semicolon  c) comma d) period 25) This house has everything I need ( ) two bedrooms, a backyard, and a garage. a) colon b) semicolon  c) comma d) period 26) I have several favorite genres of movies ( ) drama, science fiction, and mystery. a) colon b) semicolon  c) comma d) period 27) I bought a lot of meat at the store ( ) bacon, turkey, chicken, and tuna. a) colon b) semicolon  c) comma d) period 28) The world is a stage( ) play your role well. a) colon b) semicolon  c) comma d) period 29) Dad is going bald( ) his hair is getting thinner and thinner. a) colon b) semicolon  c) comma d) period 30) I know you don't like broccoli ( ) nevertheless, it is very good for you. a) colon b) semicolon  c) comma d) period

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