Question

The following questions will test your knowledge of semicolons, colons, apostrophes, and other forms of punctuation.Choose the correct punctuation to complete each of the following sentences.
a. Accounting always has openings( ; / , ) for instance, an administrative assistant position, an internal control position, and an entry-level position.
b. Her favorite day is (: / the first in the work week) Monday.
c. Renalda speaks one language ( : / ; ) English

Answer 1

Answer:

a. Accounting always has openings; for instance, an administrative assistant position, an internal control position, and an entry-level position.

b. Her favorite day is the first in the work week: Monday.

c. Renalda speaks one language: English.

Explanation:

Semicolons separate two main clauses which can stand on their own as complete thoughts. Thus, they indicate a more distinct pause than a comma, which cannot separate independent clauses without a subordinate conjunction.

On the other hand, colons are used to introduce an explanation, a list or a quotation. In sentences b and c, the colons precede a clarification that justifies or describes the previous statement.