Colons for Introducing Items
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English
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9th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a colon in a sentence?
Back
A colon is used to introduce a list, a quotation, an explanation, or an appositive.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2B
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How is a colon used to introduce an appositive?
Back
A colon is used before an appositive to provide additional information about a noun, as in 'Mars has another name: the Red Planet.'
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CCSS.L.9-10.2B
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of using a colon to introduce a quotation?
Back
An example is: 'She had an urgent message: "I will be there soon."'
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CCSS.L.9-10.2B
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can a colon be used to introduce a question?
Back
A colon can precede a question to emphasize it, as in 'I have a very important question: Why is the sky blue?'
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CCSS.L.9-10.2B
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct way to use a colon to introduce a list?
Back
A colon is used before a list to indicate that what follows is an enumeration, as in 'For the trip, you will need the following: a map, a flashlight, and a tent.'
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CCSS.L.9-10.2B
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What punctuation mark is used to introduce a list?
Back
A colon is used to introduce a list.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2B
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Can a colon be used before a complete sentence?
Back
Yes, a colon can be used before a complete sentence if it follows an independent clause.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2B
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