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1. What is one use of a colon?
2. My dad has a surprise trip planned for us during Spring Break _____ we have to wait until Friday to find out.
3. I have lamb for lunch _____ Fred had steak.
4. What should never follow a semicolon?
5. In which sentence is a colon used correctly?
6. You will be assessed on the following things next week _____ comprehension, vocabulary in context, and writing organization.
7. The CEO was caught embezzling money; _____ , it came as no surprise that he got fired.
8. The movie begins at 830pm
9. What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence:'There is one reason they will not make it ( _____ ) the storm is too strong.'
10. Choose the sentence written correctly.
11. What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence:'She loves to read novels( _____ ) mysteries are her favorite.'
12. Which type of punctuation do you use to separate items in a list when the items in the list already contain commas?
13. Does this sentence use the colon correctly? The reasons for his success are:he worked hard, was determined, and never gave up.
14. Add the Punctuation!The recipe basically had a 3 4 ratio of sugar to cactus juice.
15. The sign was very explicit no dogs allowed!
16. When do you use a semicolon between items in a list or series?
17. How should this sentence be separated?With a comma, semicolon, or a colon? I like to go to the park _____ beach _____ and hiking.
18. Semicolons can be used to connect:
19. Semicolon or colon?
20. I have finished the main course, now I have to make dessert.
21. Is the semicolon in the correct spot:The library board met on Tuesday; it was an emergency meeting.
22. Paige failed her English test _____ nevertheless, she was able to get a good job.
23. I bought a lot of meat at the store:bacon, turkey, chicken, and tuna.
24. Correctly punctuate the sentence below using a colon (A) or a semicolon (B). Gustavo won the greatest prize at the carnival a giant stuffed hotdog.
25. Where should you add a semicolon (;) in this sentence:On spring break I visited:Little Rock, AR Memphis, TN and Nashville TN.
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