Colon en anglais : 30 exercices corriges

Serie 1 : reperer les erreurs (10 phrases)

Chaque phrase contient une erreur d'usage du colon. Reecrivez-la correctement.

1. I need : a pen, paper. → I need the following items: a pen and paper.
2. She has : one goal. → She has one goal: success.
3. We invited people, such as : Paul and Julia. → We invited people such as Paul and Julia.
4. The reason is simple ; we need more time. → The reason is simple: we need more time.
5. Including : speed, quality. → The benefits are: speed and quality.
6. At 9.30 p.m. → At 9:30 p.m.
7. Like : Paris and Rome. → Such as Paris and Rome.
8. Three aspects. Speed, quality. → Three aspects: speed and quality.
9. Title : how to succeed → Title: How to Succeed
10. Note ; the meeting starts at 9. → Note: The meeting starts at 9.

Serie 2 : transformer en phrases avec colon (10 phrases)

Transformez chaque phrase en y ajoutant un colon approprie.

1. I need three things for the meeting a laptop, a charger, and a notebook.
   → I need three things for the meeting: a laptop, a charger, and a notebook.
2. She had only one goal becoming successful.
   → She had only one goal: becoming successful.
3. The reason is clear we lack resources.
   → The reason is clear: we lack resources.
4. Our priorities are speed, quality, reliability.
   → Our priorities are: speed, quality, reliability.
5. The CEO said we must adapt quickly.
   → The CEO said: “We must adapt quickly.”
6. Marketing 101 a beginner's guide.
   → Marketing 101: A Beginner's Guide
7. The meeting starts at 9 30 a m.
   → The meeting starts at 9:30 a.m.
8. Final warning submit your report by Friday.
   → Final warning: submit your report by Friday.
9. His new position senior director.
   → His new position: senior director.
10. Three options negotiate, walk away, or accept.
    → Three options: negotiate, walk away, or accept.

Serie 3 : differencier colon / semicolon / virgule (10 phrases)

1. She studied hard; she passed the exam. (semicolon = liaison)
2. We need three things: speed, quality, and reliability. (colon = liste)
3. I love Paris, Rome, and Madrid. (virgule = enumeration simple)
4. The plan is complex; however, it can work. (semicolon + adverbe)
5. One thing matters: results. (colon = explication courte)
6. She is Swiss, loves chocolate, and speaks French. (virgules = enum)
7. Note: the meeting is cancelled. (colon + phrase complete)
8. The winners are: Paul, the CEO; Julia, the marketer; Tom, the designer. (colon + semicolon pour liste complexe)
9. It was raining; therefore, we stayed inside. (semicolon + consequence)
10. I need: a pen, paper, a laptop, and coffee. (colon + liste)