Listing
Put the colon where it belongs:
I can't wait for summer swimming,tanning,bike rides, and hiking.
I can't wait for summer:swimming,tanning,bike rides, and hiking.
My favorite sports are: basketball, soccer, and tennis.
incorrect
Put the colon where it belongs:
My parents asked me a tough question what do you want for your birthday?
My parents asked me a tough question: what do you want for your birthday?
What is a listing colon using for?
after a independent clause to introduce a list (not after a verb)
put the colon where it belongs:
There was only one thought in her mind revenge.
There was only one thought in her mind: revenge.
Put the colon where it belongs:
The zoo has many animals zebras, giraffes,and elephants.
The zoo has many animals: zebras, giraffes,and elephants.
The recipe calls for three main ingredients: flour, sugar, and butter.
correct
Put the colon where it belongs:
The rules are very strict no phones in class.
The rules are very strict: no phones in class.
Which type of colon is being used?
We had to cancel our plans to see our grandparents: it is supposed to pour rain all day.
1.listing 2.explanation or amplification 3.quotation or formal statement 4.emphasis or dramatic effect
explanation or amplification
Put the colon where it belongs:
After six months of tense arguments, the jury finally gave it's verdict not guilty.
After six months of tense arguments, the jury finally gave it's verdict: not guilty.
Put the colon where it belongs:
Kinley is packing t-shirts,jeans,and sunglasses.
Kinley is packing: t-shirts,jeans,and sunglasses.
There is only one person responsible for this mess: me.
correct
Put the colon where it belongs:
The historian referenced Teddy Rosevelt's speech in 1941 "The only thing we have to fear is itself".
The historian referenced Teddy Rosevelt's speech in 1941: "The only thing we have to fear is itself".
Which type of colon is bring used?
She open the final envelope and read the name of the winner: the under dog.
1.listing 2.Explanation or amplification 3.quotation or formal statement 4.dramatic effect
dramatic effect
Put the colon where it belongs:
He had trained his entire life for this exact moment the championship ring.
He had trained his entire life for this exact moment: the championship ring.