Colons and semicolons

Grade 6 Reading Worksheet - Challenge Me

Circle the best answer.

1. 1.

   The team needed: a ball, a net, and a whistle, the game could not start without them. Ari finds two slips in the draft. Which revision fixes both and adds no new slip?

   • The team needed a ball, a net, and a whistle; the game could not start without them.
   • The team needed a ball; a net, and a whistle; the game could not start without them.
   • The team needed a ball, a net, and a whistle, the game could not start without them.
   • The team needed: a ball, a net, and a whistle; the game could not start without them.
2. 2.

   The art club ordered supplies such as: glue, paper, and paint they arrived on Friday. Bo finds two slips in the draft. Which revision fixes both and adds no new slip?

   • The art club ordered supplies such as: glue, paper, and paint; they arrived on Friday.
   • The art club ordered supplies such as glue, paper, and paint they arrived on Friday.
   • The art club ordered supplies; such as glue, paper, and paint; they arrived on Friday.
   • The art club ordered supplies such as glue, paper, and paint; they arrived on Friday.
3. 3.

   After the game ended; the coach shared one rule everyone helps clean up. Esme finds two slips in the draft. Which revision fixes both and adds no new slip?

   • After the game ended; the coach shared one rule: everyone helps clean up.
   • After the game ended, the coach shared one rule everyone helps clean up.
   • After the game ended, the coach shared: one rule: everyone helps clean up.
   • After the game ended, the coach shared one rule: everyone helps clean up.
4. 4.

   The class trip lasts for: two days, the buses leave at dawn. Jun finds two slips in the draft. Which revision fixes both and adds no new slip?

   • The class trip lasts for two days; the buses leave at dawn.
   • The class trip lasts for: two days; the buses leave at dawn.
   • The class trip lasts; for two days; the buses leave at dawn.
   • The class trip lasts for two days, the buses leave at dawn.
5. 5.

   Because the rain was heavy; the game was postponed. Kira checks the sentence below. Which statement names the real problem with it?

   • The semicolon should be a colon, because a reason follows.
   • The part after the semicolon is not a full sentence.
   • The sentence is correct, because a semicolon can join two ideas.
   • The part before the semicolon is not a full sentence.
6. 6.

   Milo needs three things for the hike; a map, a compass, and a snack. Luz checks the sentence below. Which statement names the real problem with it?

   • The part before the semicolon is not a full sentence.
   • The sentence is correct, because the semicolon links related ideas.
   • A period belongs there, because a list is a new sentence.
   • The part after the semicolon is a list, so a colon is needed.
7. 7.

   The shuttle left at noon, the team arrived at one. Noah checks the sentence below. Which statement names the real problem with it?

   • The sentence is correct, because a comma can join related ideas.
   • A comma alone is joining two full sentences.
   • A colon should replace the comma, because a list follows.
   • The part after the comma is not a full sentence.
8. 8.

   Pia is checking a museum note. Which sentence needs a change?

   • We saw two exhibits: the planets and the oceans.
   • Since the bus was late; we missed the museum tour.
   • The museum was crowded; we waited by the gift shop.
   • After lunch, the group boarded the bus.
9. 9.

   Tala is checking a note about the pool. Which sentence needs a change?

   • The water felt cool and clear.
   • The pool opened at nine, the lifeguards arrived early.
   • Pia swims in the morning; Ren swims at night.
   • The pool has one rule: no running.
10. 10.

    Zee is checking a note about a picnic. Which sentence needs a change?

    • The picnic needs two things: a blanket and a ball.
    • The park was closed; the picnic moved to the yard.
    • The picnic needs three things; sandwiches, juice, and napkins.
    • The club brought a blanket to the yard.