Colons, Ellipses, and Hyphens

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What punctuation is used to introduce a long quotation?

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Colon

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How should a colon be used in a business letter salutation?

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A colon should be placed at the end of the salutation, e.g., 'Dear Manager of Kmart:'

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What is a hyphen used for?

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A hyphen is used to join two words into one, clarify words, and divide words at the end of a line.

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How should the following sentence be punctuated? 'Harvard one of the most selective schools in the nation is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.'

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Harvard—one of the most selective schools in the nation—is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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What do ellipses indicate in a sentence?

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Ellipses indicate omitted text from a quotation.

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What is the function of a colon in writing?

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

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When should you use ellipses?

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Ellipses are used to indicate a pause in speech or to show that part of a text has been omitted.

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What punctuation mark is used to connect two independent clauses?

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A colon can be used to connect two independent clauses when the second explains or illustrates the first.

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What is the difference between a hyphen and a dash?

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A hyphen is used to join words or parts of words, while a dash is used to indicate a break in thought or to set off a phrase.

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How do you punctuate a list that follows a complete sentence?

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Use a colon before the list.