Colon Placement Flashcard

Colon Placement Flashcard

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English

6th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a colon?

Back

A colon (:) is a punctuation mark used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should a colon be used?

Back

A colon should be used before a list, before a quote, or to separate two independent clauses when the second explains or illustrates the first.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you correctly use a colon in a sentence?

Back

You can use a colon to introduce a list: 'You will need the following items: a pencil, paper, and an eraser.'

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a colon and a semicolon?

Back

A colon introduces lists or explanations, while a semicolon connects closely related independent clauses.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a correct colon usage?

Back

Correct: 'There are three things I need to do today: go to the market, clean the house, and cook dinner.'

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an incorrect use of a colon?

Back

Incorrect: 'I want to buy: apples, oranges, and bananas.' (No independent clause before the colon.)

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you rewrite a sentence using a colon?

Back

To rewrite 'The first three U.S. presidents were the following George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson.' correctly, use: 'The first three U.S. presidents were the following: George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson.'

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