Insert Colon
Insert the colon in the correct place.
So far, the class studied the following topics periods, commas, semicolons, and colons.
So far, the class studied the following topics: periods, commas, semicolons, and colons.
Which punctuation?
This is what I ate for breakfast ?? a bowl of oatmeal and an apple.
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Use punctuation marks to correct the sentence.
Founded by Leonard and Bunny Brook the sanctuary is a safe home for all kinds of animals
Founded by Leonard and Bunny Brook, the sanctuary is a safe home for all kinds of animals.
What is a colon used for?
Colons are used to emphasize what follows it, like a dramatic pause.
Insert the colon in the correct place.
He wanted to see three cities in Italy Rome, Florence, and Venice
He wanted to see three cities in Italy: Rome, Florence, and Venice
Which punctuation?
The phone rang several times ?? no one answered.
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By the way Rosa have you seen any of Alfred Hitchcock's movies
By the way, Rosa, have you seen any of Alfred Hitchcock's movies?
What is the semicolon used for?
To join two EQUAL independent clauses - no words are needed to show how the ICs go together.
Insert the colon in the correct place.
Here are three states that begin with M Michigan, Mississippi, and Maine.
Here are three states that begin with M: Michigan, Mississippi, and Maine.
Which punctuation?
While we were walking the dog after dinner ?? the moon rose.
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Claire helped Jamie see his fate, "You're never going to win the talent show. You aren't talented enough."
Claire helped Jamie see his fate: "You're never going to win the talent show. You aren't talented enough."
What is a comma + FANBOYS used for?
To join two independent clauses in which a word is needed to show how they go together.
Insert the colon in the correct place.
The English language is spectacular. There are 8 different types of punctuation marks
The English language is spectacular. There are 14 different types of punctuation marks:
Ryan's best sport is basketball ?? but his brother excels at soccer.
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The following students gave reports Brevin Jacob and Elizabeth
The following students gave reports: Brevin, Jacob, and Elizabeth.
What is the difference between a colon (:) and a semicolon (;)?
Colons (:) are used in sentences to show that something is following, like a quotation, example, or list.
Semicolons (;) are used to join two independent clauses, or two complete thoughts that could stand alone as complete sentences.
Insert the colon in the correct place.
You will need the following supplies for your science-fair experiment paper, glue, and scissors.
You will need the following supplies for your science-fair experiment: paper, glue, and scissors.
Which punctuation?
Mankind has only one thing left ?? hope.
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This year I want to visit four amazing cities; Paris, London, New York, and Barcelona.
This year I want to visit four amazing cities: Paris, London, New York, and Barcelona.
Why are there so many ways to join independent clauses?
Each way communicates something different.