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.
Used after a complete clause and before a list, example, or explanation.
A colon
She went to a coffee shop this morning I went to the library in the afternoon
She went to a coffee shop this morning. I went to the library in the afternoon
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.
;
Correct the sentence.
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?
Used between items in a simple list or after an introductory phrase.
A comma
Before you go out please feed the dog.
Before you go out, please feed the dog.
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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.
To join two independent clauses (complete sentences) that are closely related.
A semicolon
I ordered a cheeseburger for lunch life’s too short for counting calories.
I ordered a cheeseburger for lunch; life’s too short for counting calories.
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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."
Separating items in a complex list: If the items in a list contain commas, this can be used to separate them for clarity.
Semicolons
Reports of the damage caused by the hurricane were greatly exaggerated nevertheless I was relieved we evacuated when we did.
Reports of the damage caused by the hurricane were greatly exaggerated; nevertheless, I was relieved we evacuated when we did.
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.
Used before a quotation that is its own complete sentence.
A colon
Tyrion Lannister undid his scarf mopped at his brow and said in a flat voice “How interesting.”
Tyrion Lannister undid his scarf, mopped at his brow, and said in a flat voice, “How interesting.”