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to separate numbers in mathematical ratios
a ratio of 8:1
a narrow margin of 9:8
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to separate titles and subtitles
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to separate cities and publishers when citing sources
London: Profile Books, 2003.
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days : weeks
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after the greeting in a business letter
Gentlemen:
Dear Councilman Drake:
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to separate the hour from the minutes in time
9: 15 a.m.
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quarter till 8 in the morning
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dear sir
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anne frank The diary of a young girl
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Using a colon for a Eist
A colon can be used within a sentence to alert the reader that a list of
items will follow. A colon creates a bit of suspense...an expectation that
something will follow.
Rule: When a colon is used before a list, it is necessary to include
a "summary" word or words before the colon.
Examples of summary words:
following, includes these items, several, many, numerous,
a number word (five) and a plural {wun (products),
or words describing the subject of the list (books, ingredients, etc.)
Correct:
If you are planning to participate in the Race for the Cure, you
should do the following: sign up, get sponsors! and arrive 15
minutes early,
Incorrect:
If you are planning to participate you should: sign up, get
sponsors, and arrive 15 minutes early. (no summary words
were used before the colon).
Choose the item that is correct.
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At the grocery store get: milk, eggs, and bread.
At the grocery store get these items: milk, eggs, and bread.
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On vacation I wanted to: read, swim, and rest.
On vacation I wanted to do three things: read, swim, and rest.
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o My favorite colors are the following: blue! red, and purple.
o My favorite colors are: blue, red, and purple.
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Tom brought his supplies to class: paper, pens! and a ruler.
Tom brought: paper, pens and a ruler to class.
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Before school you should: practice the piano, pack a lunch,
and brush your teeth.
Before school you should do these things: practice the piano,
pack a lunch, and brush your teeth.
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Tip: A colon is used after an independent clause.
It cannot be used after a sentence fragment.
Correct:
Tom brought his supplies to class: paper, pens, and a ruler.
4) "Tom brought his supplies to class" is a
complete thought ...an independent clause.
IncoB"ll"ect: Tom brouqht: paper, pens, and a ruler to class.
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Create a sentence which uses a colon for a list by combining the two
sentences.
Example: Sean packed the picnic basket.
Sandwiches, fruit, and drinks were in the basket.
Combined sentence: Sean packed the picnic basket and included the
following items: sandwiches, fruit, and drinks.
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Angelica registered for middle school elective classes.
She registered for P.E., Spanish, and Art.
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Daniel's family considered destinations for their vacation.
They thought about Yellowstone Park, the Grand Canyon, and
Lake Powell.
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Followthe directions for combining these sentences.
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Combine these sentences using a colon for a list.
Miranda asked for three bedtime stories.
She wanted Jamberry, Goodnight Moon, and Goldilocks.
2.
Combine these sentences using a conJunction.
Field Day was planned for the third Friday in May.
The rainy weather caused it to be re-scheduled.
3.
Combine these sentences using a series of ideas.
Summer offers a time for family vacations.
In the summer people enjoy going swimming and boating.
Summer is a time for just kicking back.
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Combine these sentences using an appositive.
I got my favorite treat when I went to Dairy Queen.
My favorite treat is a pineapple-mango smoothie.
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