1. Colons:
Rules for using a colon.

2. Rule 1
Use a colon to signal the reader that a series of words, phrases, or clauses follows a complete sentence.
The baseball coach claimed that the team's success stemmed from four things: consistent hitting, solid pitching, good fielding, and excellent teamwork.

3. Rule 2
Use a colon to signal the reader that a second complete sentence explains a closely related preceding sentence.
The supervisor's remark was straight to the point: I won't tolerate workers who show up late.

4. Rule 3
Use a colon to signal the reader that a name or description follows a complete sentence when you want to put a lot of emphasis on that item.
The preoccupied burglar didn't notice who was standing right behind him: a smiling police officer.

5. Rule 4
Use a colon to introduce a long quotation after a complete sentence.
In his book, Richard Weaver described how language may influence us:
Sophistications of theory cannot obscure the truth that there are but three ways for language to affect us. It can move us toward what is good; it can move us toward what is evil; or it can, in hypothetical third place, fail to move us at all. (60)

6. Rule 5 to separate titles and subtitles:
Richard Nixon: The Tarnished President

7. Rule 6
to express time
The accident occurred at approximately 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday.

8. Rule 7 to cite a law or Biblical passage
According to Minnesota statute 1:49:002, it is unlawful to feed licorice or peanut butter to goats.
Most all children, who attend Sunday school, learn the Bible verse, John 3:16.

9. Rule 8 to end a salutation in a business letter Dear Mr. Smith:
To Whom It May Concern:
Dear Sir or Madame:

10. Rule 9
to separate the place of publication and the publisher in a bibliographic entry
West, Gerald. How to Write Best Sellers. New York: Henry James Publishing, 1973.

11. Add COLONS
1. You need these guys Will, Boyd, Jeff, and Jim. 2. She had three personality flaws pride, selfishness, and a temper. 3. For the campout we will need the following things a tent, three sleeping bags, and a gas lantern. 4. Next semester I will be taking four courses Algebra II, English Literature, American History, and Biology III. 5. One of my favorite verses from the Bible is Philippians 4 13.

12. Add COLONS
6. They were worried about Fred he would fall asleep at work and spend too much time alone. 7. Volume 20 pages had the material that I needed. 8. The polls close promptly at 800 P.M.

13. Answers
1. You need these guys: Will, Boyd, Jeff, and Jim. 2. She had three personality flaws: pride, selfishness, and a temper. 3. For the campout we will need the following things: a tent, three sleeping bags, and a gas lantern. 4. Next semester I will be taking four courses: Algebra II, English Literature, American History, and Biology III. 5. One of my favorite verses from the Bible is Philippians 4:13.

14. Answers
6. They were worried about Fred: he would fall asleep at work and spend too much time alone. 7. Volume 20: pages had the material that I needed. 8. The polls close promptly at 8:00 P.M.