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. Hugo is skilled at playing various musical instruments. He first learned the piano, and subsequently, he became proficient in other instruments ___________ the guitar, violin, and drums. a) , among these are b) . These also include c) : namely, d) ; now his repertoire includes Option C uses a colon to introduce the specific instruments Hugo has learned to play after first learning the piano. "Namely" provides a smooth transition and maintains a focus on Hugo's musical skills. 2 / 5 2. The biology course covers a wide range of topics such as genetics, evolution, and ecology. Students will also learn about the mechanisms of life on a molecular level ___________ DNA replication, transcription, and translation. a) ; for example, b) , further focusing on areas, like c) : more specifically, d) and they include Option C uses a colon to introduce the specific molecular aspects of life covered by the biology course. The phrase "more specifically" provides a smooth transition and adds detail to what students will learn. 3 / 5 3. Throughout his career, Charles has worked in several different industries, including finance, technology, and healthcare _________ this wide range of experiences has given him valuable skills and insights. a) and as a consequence, b) ; consequently, c) , so d) . Therefore: Option B correctly uses a semicolon and the transitional word "consequently" to join two independent clauses that have a cause-and-effect relationship, emphasizing the valuable skills Charles gained from his diverse professional experiences. 4 / 5 4. The nonprofit organization has several ongoing initiatives aimed at tackling environmental issues, such as reducing plastic waste, conserving water, and promoting renewable energy use _________ they hope to continue expanding their reach and making a positive impact on the planet. a) : in the future, b) , furthermore, c) ; and with this in mind, d) ; moving forward, Option D is correct because it uses a semicolon to connect two independent clauses, which are closely related in meaning. "Moving forward" serves as a transitional phrase that emphasizes the nonprofit's continued efforts to address environmental issues. 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