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. Matthew is an accomplished athlete excelling in multiple sports such as basketball, soccer, and tennis. However, he has always been fascinated by extreme sports ___________ skydiving, bungee jumping, and snowboarding. a) ; he often practices b) . Especially these: c) : particularly those like d) and his favorites are Option C uses a colon to introduce a list and emphasizes the specific extreme sports that Matthew is fascinated by, smoothly connecting the sentences in a manner that conforms to Standard English. 3 / 5 3. The history professor gave a comprehensive lecture on the causes of World War II _________ he discussed the Treaty of Versailles, economic depression, and the rise of totalitarian leaders. a) and in this lecture, b) ; among these factors, c) , in particular, d) : during the talk, Option B is the correct choice since it uses a semicolon to connect two independent clauses that are closely related in meaning. It also adds a smooth transition by introducing the factors that the professor discussed in the lecture. 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. The author uses a unique narrative style in her book _________ a first-person perspective with third-person viewpoints of the other characters. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? a) ; and this style includes b) - and it features c) , combining d) . Which combines Option C is correct because it uses a comma and the gerund "combining" to connect the two parts of the sentence, describing the unique narrative style the author employs in her book. The other options either do not accurately connect the independent clauses or disrupt the flow of the sentence. Your score is 0% Restart Quiz