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Anonymous Posted 4 years ago
Grammar

Colon use

Hi,

I didn't know which was worse, John's false promises or Ben's deceit.

I didn't know which was worse: John's false promises or Ben's deceit.

Are both fine or is colon better than comma?

Thanks so much.

  

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anonymous Are both fine or is colon better than comma? The colon is mechanical and intrusive in prose. It really has no place there.

— Anonymous

  • anonymous Are both fine or is colon better than comma?
  • The colon is mechanical and intrusive in prose.
  • It really has no place there.
  • Use a comma.
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anonymousAre both fine or is colon better than comma?

The colon is mechanical and intrusive in prose. It really has no place there. Use a comma.

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