Using Colons in Sentences
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Objective
I can use colons correctly to introduce lists, explanations, or quotations.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
The colon's linking function connects sentence parts when there is a strong connection between them; it can link independent or dependent clauses, phrases, or even single words.
- 2
A colon can introduce a list, an item, or a quote, providing missing information from the first part of the sentence.
- 3
A colon can connect two independent clauses when the second clause explains the first or when the second clause is emphasized.
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Practice
3 questions
Correctly use a colon to introduce a list: I need to buy these items at the store milk, eggs, and bread.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses a colon.
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Exit ticket
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“Add a colon to correctly introduce the list: My favorite fruits are apples bananas and oranges.”
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