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HifaMo Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

colon or comma, infinitive phrase

Please which punctuation mark is correct?

Students had only one important duty, to do their homework.

Or

Students had only one important duty: to do their homework.

Thank you
  

Top answer

The colon is correct. I find the comma unsatisfactory.

— GPY

  • The colon is correct.
  • I find the comma unsatisfactory.
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5 Answers
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The colon is correct.

I find the comma unsatisfactory.
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I prefer the comma. Emotion: smile
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My vote goes to the colon.
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Has anyone considered a dash? —

Would that be all right too?

CJ
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CalifJimHas anyone considered a dash?
I think not at my age.
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