Colons and Semicolons
how should this sentence be changed coffee is very popular in most countries: however, in a few, tea is the warm beverage of choice
change the colon to a semicolon
determine whether each sentence below uses colons or semicolons correctly. Then sort each sentence into the proper column
correct: brick is a favorite building material because of its good looks and sturdiness; moreover, it can be virtually free of maintenance incorrect: brick is a favorite building material because of its good looks and sturdiness: moreover, it can be virtually free of maintenance
determine whether each sentence below uses colons or semicolons correctly. Then sort each sentence into the proper column
correct: the captain's decision left the soldiers with two choices: obey the orders or be arrested for insubordination incorrect: the captain's decision left the soldiers with two choices; obey the orders or be arrested for insubordination
determine whether each sentence below uses colons or semicolons correctly. Then sort each sentence into the proper column
correct: the history test will cover the following topics: the Civil War, Reconstruction, and industrialism incorrect: the history test will cover the following topics; the Civil War, Reconstruction, and industrialism
how should this sentence be changed Elvis Presley's hit singles include: "Heartbreak Hotel," "Hound Dog," and "Love Me Tender."
delete the colon after the word include
how should this sentence be changed self-portraits are among the most powerful of all paintings Rembrandt's and Van Gogh's self-portraits stand out for their revealing intensity
insert a semicolon after the word paintings
how should this sentence be changed? one question was on the mind of everyone in the room: how had the thief been able to escape completely unseen by the neighbors
no change needs to be made to this sentence