Colons in sentences and independent clauses

Colons in sentences and independent clauses

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English

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a colon used for in a sentence?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should you NOT use a colon?

Back

Do not use a colon when the list follows the main verb of a sentence or a preposition.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the correctly punctuated sentence: 'We have four dislikes: tuna casserole, peanut-butter pancakes, rye bread, and prune bars.'

Back

Correctly punctuated.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Incorrectly punctuated; it should be 'Joanna was only allowed to invite three people to her party: Harriet, Paula, and Bethan.'

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of a colon in a list?

Back

A colon signals that a list will follow.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Choose the correct sentence: 'This is what Plato had to say about mathematicians: I have hardly ever known a mathematician who was capable of reasoning.'

Back

Correctly punctuated.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What punctuation should be used before a quotation?

Back

A colon is used before a quotation if it follows an independent clause.

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