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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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.
One way to use a colon.
Introducing a list: A colon is used before a list or series of items. The phrase before the colon must be a complete sentence or independent clause.
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?
Another way to use a colon
In ratios, time, and formal writing: Colons are used in specific contexts like time (e.g., 12:30), ratios (e.g., 3:1), and formal titles (e.g., The Great Gatsby: A Novel of the Roaring Twenties).
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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The following students gave reports Brevin Jacob and Elizabeth
The following students gave reports: Brevin, Jacob, and Elizabeth.
One way to use a semicolon.
When you have two independent clauses (complete sentences) that are closely related, you can join them with a semicolon instead of using a period or coordinating conjunction like "and" or "but."
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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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."
Another way to use a semicolon.
Separating items in a complex list: If the items in a list contain commas, semicolons can be used to separate them for clarity.
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 France London England New York New York and Barcelona Spain.
This year, I want to visit four amazing cities: Paris, France; London, England; New York, New York; and Barcelona, Spain.
Another use of the colon
Emphasizing a point: When you want to place special emphasis on what follows, you can use a colon to direct attention to the key idea.
Example: "There's only one way to succeed: hard work.