Worksheet on Semi-colons & Colons: Lists After Colons
English
Grade 6
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~20 mins
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This worksheet focuses on the proper use of colons to introduce lists after the colon, designed for Grade 6 students to understand and practice correct punctuation.
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Worksheet on Semi-colons & Colons: Lists After Colons
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Grade Grade 6
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Understanding Colons in Lists
When preparing a shopping list, it is helpful to include all the essential items. These items might include: milk, eggs, bread, fruits, and vegetables. Using a colon before the list helps clarify what is being itemized and makes the list easier to read.
1.
What punctuation mark is used before the list of items in the passage?
[1 mark]2.
Why does the author use a colon before the list of shopping items?
[2 marks]3.
Identify the list introduced by the colon in the passage:
[2 marks]4.
Fill in the blank: When writing a list after a colon, ensure that the list items are ______ and separated by commas.
[1 mark]5.
Choose the correct sentence that properly uses a colon to introduce a list:
[1 mark]Aa) She bought: apples, oranges, bananas.
Bb) She bought: apples, oranges, bananas.
Cc) She bought apples, oranges, bananas.
Dd) She bought; apples, oranges, bananas.
6.
Explain in one or two sentences how a colon affects the clarity of a list.
[2 marks]B
Practicing Lists After Colons
Complete the exercises below by adding colons correctly to introduce lists, or by correcting improper punctuation.
1.
Insert a colon where necessary: The ingredients are sugar flour eggs and milk.
[1 mark]2.
Rewrite the sentence correctly: My favorite colors are: red, blue, green, and yellow.
[2 marks]3.
Identify the error in this sentence: The team brought the following supplies: tents, sleeping bags, flashlights, and food.
[2 marks]4.
Create a sentence that correctly uses a colon to introduce a list of your favorite hobbies.
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- 1/1/2026
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