Worksheet 2: Advanced Colon Usage
Challenge yourself with exercises on using colons with quotes, subtitles, and for emphasis. Click below to print or save as a PDF.
Worksheet 2: Advanced Colon Usage
Name: _________________________ Date: _________________________
1. Correcting Common Errors
The sentences below contain common errors in colon usage. Rewrite them correctly.
Original: My favorite foods are: pizza, pasta, and ice cream.
Original: I want to travel to places like: Italy, Greece, and Spain.
Original: The tasks include: writing the report, creating the presentation, and sending the emails.
2. Using Colons for Emphasis and Quotes
Add a colon to each sentence to introduce the explanation, quote, or title correctly.
Original: He learned a valuable lesson that day never give up.
Original: The book had a fitting title The Last Adventure.
Original: The sign was clear No Entry.
Original: Shakespeare wrote these famous words "To be, or not to be, that is the question."
3. Creative Writing
Write a short paragraph that includes a colon used to introduce a list and another colon used to introduce an explanation or a key idea.