0
Anonymous Posted 6 years ago
Grammar

Correct punctuation?

The Roman numerals, as we know, are: I, V, X, L, C, D, and M.

Is it correct to use a colon after the verb "are"? Thanks in advance.

  

Top answer

No. Use no punctuation mark after 'are' in that sentence. You need a colon if you phrase it like this: Here's a list of letters used as Roman numerals: I, V.

— Rover_KE

  • No.
  • Use no punctuation mark after 'are' in that sentence.
  • You need a colon if you phrase it like this: Here's a list of letters used as Roman numerals: I, V.
  • X, L, C, D, and M.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

1 Answers
0

No. Use no punctuation mark after 'are' in that sentence.

You need a colon if you phrase it like this:

Here's a list of letters used as Roman numerals: I, V. X, L, C, D, and M.

0

Related Questions