Colon - English language punctuation - class-VIII
Description: colon | |
Number of Questions: 22 | |
Created by: Sara Dalvi | |
Tags: english punctuation |
Choose the correct sentence of the given, in terms of the usage of 'colon'.
Choose the sentence(s) with the correct usage of 'colon':
Choose the sentence with the correct usage of 'colon' in it.
Which of the given sentence is wrong in terms of the usage of 'colon' in it:
Out of the given sentences, select the one which places 'colon' in its most suitable position:
The circus hosted a variety of new artistes; three tightrope walkers, four unicyclists, and a juggler.
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined words.
A range of new blockbusters is coming to the cinemas this summer: thrillers, comedies and family dramas.
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.
Maria painted her house in neutral colors; gray, white and brown.
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word:
Plants obtain energy for their activities through photosynthesis, a process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy.
I am moving to another city for several reasons, better job opportunities, a diversity of cultural events and good schools for the children.
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.
Maya wrote "It is stormy at this time of the year."
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.
One of the most surprising objects found in his study was a prism; a transparent optical instrument with flat polished surfaces that refract light.
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.
During her stay in Europe, Elise tasted a variety of traditional Continental desserts; Polish Babka, German Baumkuchen and Italian Cassata.
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.
Leonardo da Vinci may be described as a polymath, and his subjects of interest included art, architecture, science, maths, astronomy, botany and cartography.
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined words.
Robust leadership, staunch resistance to the enemy and eloquent oratory; these are some of the hallmarks of Winston Churchill's statesmanship.
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.
A rocking chair, an armoire, a bureau and several coffee tables; these are the items of furniture that Michael sold at his garage sale.
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.
Shakespeare wrote - "To thine own self be true."
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined part of the sentence:
Delayed trains flooded roads and traffic jams, these made Lucy late to work on Monday morning.
Those going on the picnic were, Martin, his wife and child, his brother-in-law and his grandparents.
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.
Several companies and not-for-profit organizations are offering the new virtual race and while the details vary, the concept is the same; pay money, run a set distance whenever and wherever you like and receive a medal in the post.
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined words.
These days, one of the things that meteorologists most fear is the onset of a tropical cyclone: a rapidly rotating storm system with a low pressure center.
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.