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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Colons in lists

Is it correct to use colons within points in a list that have been separated by semicolons? For example:

Despite the recession numerous industries showed an increase in turnover: oil and gas: up 6.7%; transport: grew 2.1% .....
  

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No, not at all. Please present your entire sentence for correct punctuation.

  • No, not at all.
  • Please present your entire sentence for correct punctuation.
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No, not at all. Please present your entire sentence for correct punctuation.

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