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Sailsofoblivion Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Colon use?

In this instance, is the use of a colon acceptable?

They are not a part of this ugly world: they exist
In a transient, beautiful one.

Thanks in advance,
Emma
  

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Hi Yes, I'd say that is quite right. ] - They exist in a more transient, beautiful one If you can do that with two sentences, then you can join the two ideas in a single sentence with a colon: - They are not a part of this ugly world: they exist In a transient, beautiful one. That's good Dave

— Dave_anon

  • Hi Yes, I'd say that is quite right.
  • ] - They exist in a more transient, beautiful one If you can do that with two sentences, then you can join the two ideas in a single sentence with a colon: - They are not a part of this ugly world: they exist In a transient, beautiful one.
  • That's good Dave
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Hi

Yes, I'd say that is quite right. One of the main uses of the colon is to show that one part of a sentence explains or follows on from the other:

- They are not part of this ugly world
- [Why not?]
- They exist in a more transient, beautiful one

If you can do that with two sentences, then you can join the two ideas in a single sentence with a colon:
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Ahh, I see! Thank you for the explanation! Emotion: smile

Emma
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