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Colons

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A colon will introduce a list or an explanation.

It can be used in place of the following words/phrases,

  • Such as...
  • Include/including...
  • They are...

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A colon is rare and shouldn’t be used if it’s not required.

For example, the ingredients include: jam, flour and soap.

The above example is incorrect. We should use the word ‘include’ OR the colon, but not both.

Remember, don’t overuse colons in your writing.

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Your Turn…

1. What is a colon?
A punctuation mark used to separate two verbs
A punctuation mark used introduce an explanation or list
A punctuation mark used to separate two nouns

2. Which of the following can a colon sit between?
Two main clauses
A main clause and a subordinate clause
Either of the above

3. Which of the following phrases could a colon be used in place of?
Such as
The big dog
The small cat

4. Which of the following phrases could a colon be used in place of?
Terrible trees
They are
Big men

5. Which of the following words or phrases could a colon be used in place of?
Including
The blue boat
A large pig

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