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Colon - English language punctuation - class-VIII

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Choose the correct sentence of the given, in terms of the usage of 'colon'.

  1. In the rainy night, his eyes could focus only one thing the light house.
  2. In the rainy night, his eyes could focus only one thing: the light house.
  3. In the rainy night, his eyes: could focus only one thing the light house.
  4. None of these.
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Choose the sentence(s) with the correct usage of 'colon':

  1. The cause of pollution is only one: mankind.
  2. The cause of pollution is mankind:
  3. The cause of pollution: is one, mankind.
  4. :Mankind the only cause for pollution.
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Choose the sentence with the correct usage of 'colon' in it.

  1. A balanced diet: should contain vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates.
  2. A balanced diet should contain the following: vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates.
  3. A balanced diet should contain vitamins: minerals: and carbohydrates.
  4. A balanced diet should: contain the following vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates.
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the given sentence is wrong in terms of the usage of 'colon' in it:

  1. Bizarre things were happening in his life: mentally and physically.
  2. The mixture contained: milk, raisins and fruits.
  3. Abdul summed up: all the three; physics, chemistry and maths.
  4. He was proud of his son: a doctor.
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Out of the given sentences, select the one which places 'colon' in its most suitable position:

  1. Jahangir knew: three languages; Hindi, Urdu and Sinhalese.
  2. Jahangir knew three: languages; Hindi, Urdu and Sinhalese.
  3. Jahangir knew three languages: Hindi, Urdu and Sinhalese.
  4. Jahangir: knew three languages; Hindi, Urdu and Sinhalese.
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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.

  1. new artistes,
  2. new artistes:
  3. new artistes ...
  4. NO CHANGE
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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.

  1. summer;
  2. summer,
  3. summer ...
  4. NO CHANGE
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Maria painted her house in neutral colors; gray, white and brown.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

  1. colors:
  2. colors ...
  3. colors
  4. colors.
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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.

  1. photosynthesis:
  2. photosynthesis;
  3. photosynthesis
  4. NO CHANGE
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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.

  1. reasons;
  2. reasons:
  3. reasons
  4. NO CHANGE
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Maya wrote "It is stormy at this time of the year."

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

  1. wrote.
  2. wrote:
  3. wrote;
  4. NO CHANGE
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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.

  1. NO CHANGE
  2. prism:
  3. prism,
  4. prism ...
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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.

  1. desserts ...
  2. desserts,
  3. desserts:
  4. NO CHANGE
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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.

  1. polymath;
  2. polymath and
  3. polymath:
  4. NO CHANGE
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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.

  1. NO CHANGE
  2. oratory,
  3. oratory
  4. oratory:
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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.

  1. tables:
  2. tables,
  3. tables ...
  4. NO CHANGE
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Shakespeare wrote - "To thine own self be true."

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

  1. wrote:
  2. wrote;
  3. wrote ...
  4. NO CHANGE
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)


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.

  1. Delayed trains; flooded roads; and traffic jams; these
  2. Delayed trains, flooded roads, and traffic jams; these
  3. Delayed trains, flooded roads, and traffic jams: these
  4. NO CHANGE
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

Early dawn, clear mornings and cool weather; these were the things Eric enjoyed on his early morning runs.

  1. weather,
  2. weather:
  3. weather ...
  4. NO CHANGE
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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.

  1. NO CHANGE
  2. 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,
  3. 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
  4. 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,
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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.

  1. NO CHANGE
  2. cyclone;
  3. cyclone,
  4. cyclone ...
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