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