Colons in sentences and independent clauses

Front

What punctuation mark precedes an explanation or a list?

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Colon

Front

Which punctuation should go between two independent clauses when the second explains the first?

Back

Colon

Front

Identify the correctly punctuated sentence: 'Joanna was only allowed to invite three people to her party: Harriet Paula and Bethan.'

Back

Correctly punctuated.

Front

What is the function of a colon in a sentence?

Back

To introduce a list, explanation, or quotation.

Front

Which sentence uses a colon correctly? 'Joanna has three brothers: Paul, Dean and Pete.'

Back

Correct.

Front

What two parts of speech will never follow a colon?

Back

Verbs and prepositions.

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.

Front

What is an example of a sentence that uses a colon correctly?

Back

I have three favorite fruits: apples, bananas, and oranges.

Front

What punctuation mark is used to separate hours and minutes in time?

Back

Colon.

Front

Can a colon be used before a quotation?

Back

Yes, a colon can introduce a quotation.