KS2 Colons & Semi-colons Practice Questions
Practise colons and semi-colons for the Year 6 KS2 SATs Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling paper — using a colon to introduce a list or explanation, and a semi-colon to join two closely related clauses. Every question is marked instantly with a clear explanation. Free, with no sign-up.
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Which sentence uses a colon correctly to introduce a list?
Which sentence uses a semi-colon correctly to join two main clauses?
Which sentence uses a colon correctly to introduce a list?
Which sentence uses a semi-colon correctly?
Which sentence uses a semi-colon to separate items in a complex list correctly?
Which sentence uses a colon INCORRECTLY?
Which correctly uses BOTH a colon and a semi-colon?
Which sentence correctly uses a colon to introduce an explanation?
Which sentence uses a colon correctly to introduce an explanation?
Which sentence uses a semi-colon correctly?
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