

Colons in sentences and independent clauses
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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What punctuation mark precedes an explanation or a list?
Back
Colon
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which punctuation should go between two independent clauses when the second explains the first?
Back
Colon
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the correctly punctuated sentence: 'Joanna was only allowed to invite three people to her party: Harriet Paula and Bethan.'
Back
Correctly punctuated.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of a colon in a sentence?
Back
To introduce a list, explanation, or quotation.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which sentence uses a colon correctly? 'Joanna has three brothers: Paul, Dean and Pete.'
Back
Correct.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What two parts of speech will never follow a colon?
Back
Verbs and prepositions.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a colon instead of a semicolon?
Back
Use a colon to introduce a list or explanation; use a semicolon to connect closely related independent clauses.
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