Using Colons and Semi-Colons
In each sentence, decide whether a colon or a semi-colon would be most appropriate.
Click on the button beside the correct answer.
I bring everything I need to class every day ___ my pens, my books and my dictionary.
- colon (:)
- semi-colon (;)
Young-Hee failed her English test ___ nevertheless, she was able to get a good job.
- colon (:)
- semi-colon (;)
This is what I told him ___ "Buy yourself a bicycle, so that you don't have to borrow mine!"
- colon (:)
- semi-colon (;)
There are two things about him that drive me crazy ___ his music and his cooking.
- colon (:)
- semicolon (;)
I had lamb for lunch ___ Fred had steak.
- colon (:)
- semi-colon (;)
I took my umbrella ___ it looked like it was going to rain.
- colon (:)
- semi-colon (;)
Java ___ a popular programming language for the World Wide Web.
- colon (:)
- semi-colon (;)
If you get lost in the snow, this is what you should do ___ stay where you are, make yourself warm and comfortable and wait for help.
- colon (:)
- semi-colon (;)
The USA has a very large land area ___ Canada is even larger.
- colon (:)
- semi-colon (;)
Three countries are involved in the discussions ___ however, only Mexico and Canada will sign the treaty immediately.
- colon (:)
- semi-colon (;)