When am I used?
Re-write
True/ False
100
Salutation of a business letter Dear Professor Legree
Salutation of a business letter (Dear Professor Legree:)
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."
100
My favorite fruits are: bananas, strawberries, apples, and grapes
False
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.)
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.
200
A colon is used to separate time of day
True 11:00 p.m. 6:15 a.m.
300
You will study the following subjects chemistry, algebra, world history, and Italian.
you use a colon before a list of items
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."
300
The role of the colon is simple: to introduce
True 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
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.
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
What's missing? Dear Mrs Morris Dear Sir To Who It May Concern
Use a colon after the salutation of a business letter.
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.
500
We also use a colon after a salutation in a business letter . . . Dear Senator Bob: It has come to our attention that . . . . .
True