Colons

When am I used?

100

Salutation of a business letter Dear Professor Legree

Salutation of a business letter (Dear Professor Legree:)

200

Between numbers or groups of numbers in expressions of time (300 a.m.).

between numbers or groups of numbers in expressions of time (3:00 a.m.)

300

You will study the following subjects chemistry, algebra, world history, and Italian.

you use a colon before a list of items

400

Select the pair of words between which the colon should be placed. She did not pass the most important of her exams math. a.) pass: the b.) important: of c.) exams: math

C.) exams: math

500

What's missing? Dear Mrs Morris Dear Sir To Who It May Concern

Use a colon after the salutation of a business letter.

Re-write

100

"There are three choices in this life be good, get good, or give up."

"There are three choices in this life: be good, get good, or give up."

200

Correct this sentence The cat's fur was found in two rooms the kitchen and the bedroom.

The cat's fur was found in two rooms: the kitchen and the bedroom.

300

"You will need to bring three things to the party some food, something to drink, and a small gift for the hostess."

Correct- "You will need to bring three things to the party: some food, something to drink, and a small gift for the hostess."

400

The students in 6th grade were asked to bring certain supplies the next day glue, scissors and ribbon.

The students in 6th grade were asked to bring certain supplies the next day: glue, scissors and ribbon.

500

I know starting early means I will get more done. Unfortunately, 530 a.m. is too early for me.

What is I know starting early means I will get more done. Unfortunately, 5:30 a.m. is too early for me.

True/ False

100

My favorite fruits are: bananas, strawberries, apples, and grapes

False

200

A colon is used to separate time of day

True 11:00 p.m. 6:15 a.m.

300

The role of the colon is simple: to introduce

True a list of items

400

Dinner will consist of the following: tuna fish, carrots, and a slice of pita bread.

Dinner will consist of the following: tuna fish, carrots, and a slice of pita bread. Explanation: The colon serves as a cue to the reader that the writer is about to name the items being served.

500

We also use a colon after a salutation in a business letter . . . Dear Senator Bob: It has come to our attention that . . . . .

True