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Victo Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Colon or dash - or both?

Can a dash and/or a colon be used in the following?

This letter is written on behalf of an individual for whom I have tremendous respect: Darnell Jackson.

This letter is written on behalf of an individual for whom I have tremendous respect -- Darnell Jackson.

I forgot to bring one item with me: my helmet.

I forgot to bring one item with me -- my helmet.

Thanks.
  

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Hi, I wouldn't say those choices are wrong, but I'd just use a comma. You just need to indicate a brief pause. Clive

— Clive

  • Hi, I wouldn't say those choices are wrong, but I'd just use a comma.
  • You just need to indicate a brief pause.
  • Clive
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Hi,



I wouldn't say those choices are wrong, but I'd just use a comma. You just need to indicate a brief pause.



Clive
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