What is a colon used for in writing?
Colons

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A colon is used to introduce a list, a quote, an explanation, or to separate two independent clauses when the second explains or illustrates the first.
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When should you use a colon before a list?
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Use a colon before a list when the introductory clause is a complete sentence.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Is this sentence correct? 'I need the following items: bread, milk, and eggs.'
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Yes, the colon is correctly used to introduce the list.
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What punctuation mark follows a salutation in a formal letter?
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A colon is used after the salutation in a formal letter.
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Correct this sentence: 'Please bring the following items, a pen, a notebook, and a calculator.'
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The correct sentence is: 'Please bring the following items: a pen, a notebook, and a calculator.'
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What is the difference between a colon and a semicolon?
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A colon introduces or emphasizes, while a semicolon connects closely related independent clauses.
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When is it incorrect to use a colon?
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It is incorrect to use a colon when the introductory clause is not a complete sentence.
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