Colons in sentences and independent clauses

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What is a colon used for in a sentence?

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

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What two parts of speech will never follow a colon?

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Verbs and prepositions.

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Select the correctly punctuated sentence: This is what Plato had to say about mathematicians ___ 'I have hardly ever known a mathematician who was capable of reasoning.'

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This is what Plato had to say about mathematicians: 'I have hardly ever known a mathematician who was capable of reasoning.'

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What punctuation should go between two independent clauses when the second explains or illustrates the first?

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A colon.

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Choose the correct sentence: Sam loves: hamburgers, fries, and shakes. or Sam loves hamburgers, fries, and shakes.

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Sam loves hamburgers, fries, and shakes.

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Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Joanna was only allowed to invite three people to her party Harriet Paula and Bethan. or Joanna was only allowed to invite three people to her party: Harriet Paula and Bethan.

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Joanna was only allowed to invite three people to her party: Harriet Paula and Bethan.

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What is the rule for using a colon before a list?

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A colon should be used before a list only if the preceding clause is a complete sentence.

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Can a colon be used before a quote?

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Yes, a colon can be used before a quote if the quote is preceded by a complete sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.

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When should you not use a colon?

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Do not use a colon after a verb or a preposition.