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Snarf Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

This Colon

"The same thing happened that time that happened all the other times they tried it: absolutely nothing."

Is that colon fine there? I know some people would use an em dash.

Thanks.
  

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Snarf "...... The same thing happened that time that happened all the other times they tried it: absolutely nothing. "Is that colon fine there?

— Canadian45

  • Snarf "......
  • The same thing happened that time that happened all the other times they tried it: absolutely nothing.
  • "Is that colon fine there?
  • yes I know some people would use an em dash.
  • Some people might, but a comma is the more common alternative.
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Snarf"......
The same thing happened that time that happened all the other times they tried it: absolutely nothing.
"Is that colon fine there? yes I know some people would use an em dash. Some people might, but a comma is the more common alternative.
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I would keep the colon. An em dash would be my last choice.
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