1. Colon Usage

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3. Rule 1  Use a colon after a sentence or independent clause when introducing a list of items. Incorrect: "All dogs must get: food, water, and healthcare." Reason: The part of the sentence before the colon does not illustrate a complete thought. Correct: "There are three things that every dog needs: food, water, and healthcare."  Use a colon after a sentence or independent clause when introducing a list of items. Incorrect: "All dogs must get: food, water, and healthcare." Reason: The part of the sentence before the colon does not illustrate a complete thought. Correct: "There are three things that every dog needs: food, water, and healthcare."

4. Rule 2  Use a colon to introduce a quotation. Ex: My teacher’s remark on my final essay was very complimentary: “This essay coherently analyzes musical trends of the late 20th century.”  Use a colon to introduce a quotation. Ex: My teacher’s remark on my final essay was very complimentary: “This essay coherently analyzes musical trends of the late 20th century.”

5. Rule 3  Use a colon following a greeting (also known as a salutation) in a letter Example: Dear Mrs. Stivers:  Use a colon following a greeting (also known as a salutation) in a letter Example: Dear Mrs. Stivers:

6. Rule 4  Use a colon between independent clauses when the second explains or illustrates the first, or if you want to emphasize the second clause. Ex: I have very little time to learn the language: my new job starts in five weeks. Ex: A college degree is still worth something: a recent survey revealed that college graduates earned roughly 60% more than those with only a high school diploma.  Use a colon between independent clauses when the second explains or illustrates the first, or if you want to emphasize the second clause. Ex: I have very little time to learn the language: my new job starts in five weeks. Ex: A college degree is still worth something: a recent survey revealed that college graduates earned roughly 60% more than those with only a high school diploma.

7. Where Should the Colon Go? 1.The catering facility offers the following entrees fried catfish, grilled chicken, pan-seared salmon, and sirloin steak. 2.I don’t understand why everyone shops at that store everything there is so expensive. 3. I gave you the spray bottles for one reason to clean the windows. 4.My father ended every conversation the same way “Don’t give up.” 5.I have to go to summer school I am two credits short. 6.There is a lot of noise outside school was dismissed early 7.Jay is at the airport he came home early 1.The catering facility offers the following entrees fried catfish, grilled chicken, pan-seared salmon, and sirloin steak. 2.I don’t understand why everyone shops at that store everything there is so expensive. 3. I gave you the spray bottles for one reason to clean the windows. 4.My father ended every conversation the same way “Don’t give up.” 5.I have to go to summer school I am two credits short. 6.There is a lot of noise outside school was dismissed early 7.Jay is at the airport he came home early

8. Assignment  Write a paragraph about what you did during winter break. If you had a boring break, write about what someone at your table did over break.  Include 3 semi colons and 3 colons in your description. Highlight your semi colons and colons before turning your paper in.  Write a paragraph about what you did during winter break. If you had a boring break, write about what someone at your table did over break.  Include 3 semi colons and 3 colons in your description. Highlight your semi colons and colons before turning your paper in.