Colons
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English
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11th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the primary use of a colon in a sentence?
Back
A colon is primarily used to introduce a list, a quote, an explanation, or to separate two independent clauses when the second clause explains or illustrates the first.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2B
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How should a colon be used before a list?
Back
A colon should be placed before a list when the preceding clause is a complete sentence that introduces the list.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a correct use of a colon in a sentence.
Back
Example: You will need the following items: a notebook, a pen, and a calculator.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What punctuation mark is used to separate two independent clauses when the second clause explains the first?
Back
A colon (:) is used to separate two independent clauses when the second clause explains or elaborates on the first.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a colon and a semicolon?
Back
A colon introduces or emphasizes information, while a semicolon connects two closely related independent clauses.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When is it incorrect to use a colon?
Back
It is incorrect to use a colon if the preceding clause is not a complete sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What punctuation should follow a colon when introducing a list?
Back
No punctuation is needed after a colon when introducing a list, except for the first item in the list.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
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