Verbal Quiz - Colon / semicolons Report a question What's wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. Verbal Quiz - Colon / Semicolon questions 1 / 5 1. The school offers several clubs and organizations to cater to different interests. Students can choose from options like the chess club, the debate team, and the robotics club ___________ among others. a) ; some examples are b) : they also offer c) , to name a few, d) . These are just a few examples: Option C uses a comma and the phrase "to name a few" to introduce a partial list of the clubs and organizations available at the school while smoothly connecting the sentences and maintaining a focus on student choice. 2 / 5 2. The new city park offers a wide range of amenities for visitors, including picnic areas, playgrounds, and walking trails. It also provides several facilities for sports enthusiasts ___________ tennis courts, a swimming pool, and a skate park. a) ; additionally offering b) . To name a few: c) : for instance d) and some examples are Option C uses a colon to introduce the specific facilities provided for sports enthusiasts. The phrase "for instance" transitions smoothly and adds examples of these amenities. 3 / 5 3. The art gallery features works from a diverse group of artists, spanning various styles and time periods _________ visitors can expect to see pieces by both well-known masters and emerging talents. a) ; upon entering, b) . For instance, c) , and specifically, d) : in other words, Option B uses a period followed by the transitional phrase "For instance" to demonstrate an example of what visitors can expect when visiting the art gallery. It correctly connects the two independent clauses while providing a clear and concise explanation. 4 / 5 4. The restaurant's menu offers a wide variety of dishes, ranging from traditional entrees to exotic fusion dishes, using fresh ingredients sourced from local farms _________ the chef prides himself on crafting visually stunning presentations. a) ; also additionally, b) : furthermore, c) , and to add to that, d) . Moreover, Option A is correct because it uses a semicolon to connect the two independent clauses, which are closely related in meaning. "Additionally" introduces the second clause, which elaborates on the chef's pride in creating visually appealing dishes. 5 / 5 5. When Jane moved to New York City, she decided to attend several Broadway shows. Over the past few months, she has seen popular productions such as Hamilton _________ and Wicked. a) ; The Lion King, b) : like The Lion King, c) , The Lion King, d) . For example, The Lion King, Option C is correct as a comma is used to separate items in a list, which in this case are the titles of Broadway shows. The other options disrupt the natural flow of the sentence and make it difficult to read. Your score is 0% Restart Quiz