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Colon Worksheets

The colon is one of the most versatile of the punctuation marks. It can join clauses, introduce lists, separate minutes from hours, and denote a chapter and verse number. While it has many worthwhile uses, it also gets confused with its “little brother,” the semicolon. Below are our worksheets on this multi-talented punctuation mark. They are free to use at your home or in the classroom. Simply click on the title of the worksheet to read the details or to download the PDF.

Colons and Time

It’s time to write times with colons!

Grade Levels:
2nd and 3rd Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
L.2.2, L.3.2

Punctuation Match: Symbols and Words

For your beginning grammarian, this game asks her to match the punctuation symbol with the word.

Grade Levels:
2nd and 3rd Grade, 4th and 5th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
L.3.2, L.4.2

Punctuation: Match the Symbols

This fun match game helps young students recognize punctuation symbols.

Grade Levels:
2nd and 3rd Grade, 4th and 5th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
L.2.2, L.3.2, L.4.2

Colons and Lists

Colons are colossal in this worksheet on punctuating lists!

Grade Levels:
9th - 12th Grade, Grades K-12

Colons Used With Explanations

Here is some practice on using colons with explanations.

Grade Levels:
9th - 12th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
L.9-10.2.B

Colons: Introducing a Quotation

This worksheet features using colons as an introduction to a quotation.

Grade Levels:
9th - 12th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
L.9-10.2.B

Using the Colon

There are lots of reasons to use a colon!

Grade Levels:
9th - 12th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
L.9-10.2.B