Colons for Introducing Items

Colons for Introducing Items

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English

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a colon used for in writing?

Back

A colon is used to introduce a list, a quotation, or an explanation.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should you use a colon to introduce a list?

Back

Use a colon to introduce a list when the sentence before the list is a complete thought.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Provide an example of a sentence that correctly uses a colon to introduce a list.

Back

The grocery list includes the following items: apples, bananas, and oranges.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an appositive?

Back

An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or explains another noun.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How is a colon used with an appositive?

Back

A colon is used before an appositive to provide additional information about the noun.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Provide an example of a sentence that correctly uses a colon for an appositive.

Back

Mars has another name: the Red Planet.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of using a colon before a quotation?

Back

A colon is used to introduce a quotation that follows a complete sentence.

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