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Colons

Colons. Note what follows…. Use a Colon…. Literally after the word “follows” or “following” The criteria for this assignment are as follows: introductory paragraph, strong support, and clever concluding thoughts Do NOT put colons between verbs/prepositions and their objects!

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Colons

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  1. Colons Note what follows…

  2. Use a Colon… • Literally after the word “follows” or “following” • The criteria for this assignment are as follows: introductory paragraph, strong support, and clever concluding thoughts • Do NOT put colons between verbs/prepositions and their objects! • Yesterday I cleaned: the bathroom, the kitchen, and the living room. • My cat likes to sit on top of the: mantle, couch, and cabinets

  3. Use a Colon… • Before a long, formal statement or quotation • Generally for quotes longer than four lines (they are separated out anyway…) • When explaining or clarifying a preceding statement • Eggplants are awesome: they can be roasted, fried, or sautéed and they always taste great.

  4. Use a Colon… • In conventional situations • Time • It’s 11:30! • Between biblical chapters and verses • Romans 16:19 • Between titles and subtitles • The Silver Stag: A discussion of symbolism in the Harry Potter series • After the salutation in a business letter • To whom it may concern:

  5. Colons Practice makes perfect! Ex. 3 Rev B Rev C

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