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Gearhead Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Colon

I would like to know the proper way to use a colon in a sentence

Thank you in advance
  

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Type into google 'how to use a colon' and numerous results will come up, with simple explanations for its uses. Basically, it signals that everything following is an elaboration or explanation of what has been said. Think of it as an equals sign if you will.

  • Type into google 'how to use a colon' and numerous results will come up, with simple explanations for its uses.
  • Basically, it signals that everything following is an elaboration or explanation of what has been said.
  • Think of it as an equals sign if you will.
  • Eg.
  • I bought my groceries: two bananas, three bars of chocolate, 2 bottles of milk, one carrot.
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Type into google

'how to use a colon'

and numerous results will come up, with simple explanations for its uses.

Basically, it signals that everything following is an elaboration or explanation of what has been said.

Think of it as an equals sign if you will.

Eg.



I bought my groceries: two bananas, three bars of choc

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