Daily Grammar

Lesson 388

Mechanics - Punctuation - Colons

Use a colon to separate chapter and verse referring to a specific Bible selection.

Example:
Everyone should follow Proverbs 3:5.

Instructions: Place colons where needed.

1. What is the meaning of Job 5 7?

What is the meaning of Job 5:7?

2. Micah 6 8 is an often quoted verse.

Micah 6:8 is an often quoted verse.

3. Isaiah 9 6 is a verse used at Christmas time.

Isaiah 9:6 is a verse used at Christmas time.

4. I think that Malachi 3 10 is ignored by most of the Christian world.

I think that Malachi 3:10 is ignored by most of the Christian world.

5. One of my favorite verses is Matthew 6 33.

One of my favorite verses is Matthew 6:33.

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