Semicolon and Colon
Multiple-choice exercise
Choose the correct answer for each question.
Sue Ellen gave him a punch __ she used all her strength.
- ; (semicolon)
- : (colon)
- none
Troy became agitated __ because the speaker has one sided opinions.
- ; (semicolon)
- : (colon)
- None
There are two cars I would love to own __ Corvette and Mustang.
- ; (semicolon)
- : (colon)
- None
The doctor came in and started speaking to us in a calm, soothing voice__ "The results came in, and they don't look good."
- ; (semicolon)
- : (colon)
- None
Dear Office Manager__
I would like to thank you for...
- ; (semicolon)
- : (colon)
- None
The magazine rack fell of because of the extra weight__ it does not hold books.
- ; (semicolon)
- : (colon)
- None
During my summer vacation I visited San Antonio, Texas; Carlsbad, New Mexico; Los Angeles, California__ and Phoenix, Arizona.
- ; (semicolon)
- : (colon)
- None
I became sick ___ after I jumped into the ice cold water.
- ; (semicolon)
- : (colon)
- None