The Colon

Which symbol is a colon?

• (:)

• (;)

• (')

• (,)

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

What are the functions of a colon?

• Preceding explanations, following dates, preceding names.

• Preceding lists, preceding explanations, preceding dates.

• Preceding lists, preceding additional detail, preceding quotes.

• Preceding lists, preceding quotes, mathematical usage.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Colons can only precede:

• Nouns and noun sentences

• Verb and verb sentences

• Propositions

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Colons should only come before independent clauses.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Determine the correct colon placement:

The dog liked to sleep in two rooms​ the living room and the bedroom.

• After "dog"

• After "sleep"

• After "the"

• After "rooms"

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Determine the correct colon placement:

One fish eluded Lee a large bass.

• After "fish"

• After "Lee"

• After "eluded"

• After "a"

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Is the colon used correctly?

Charles took up many hobbies: such as programming, sewing, and playing the harmonica.

• Yes, because it precedes a list.

• No, because it follows an introduction phrase.

• Yes, because the first clause is independent.

• No, because the first word in the second clause isn't capitalized.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Colons and commas are functionally similar. In which aspect do they differ?

• Preceding lists

• Dependency of the clauses

• Following propositions and verbs

• Joining of clauses

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Is the colon used correctly?

My uncle's philosophy in life began with one quote: "Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back."

• No, because who cares about his philosophy? He never even said that.

• No, because the first clause is independent.

• Yes, because it comes before a quote.

• Yes, because the second clause is independent.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Colons should only follow independent clauses

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B