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A colon is mis-used when it is placed at the end of any group of words that does not make up an independent clause. One example of such incorrect usage is as follows: "She ran to the end of the street so that she: being in the mood for ice cream, could catch the ice-cream truck."
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An example sentence using a colon?
She had one goal for the summer: to improve her tennis skills.
What is an example of a sentence using the word 'usage'?
'His mobile data usage was 250 megabytes this month.' 'His usage of the back-door was allowed due to his employment at the shop.'
What is the correct usage Dedicated for you or dedicated to you which is correct?
"Dedicated" is a verb that implies directionality (towards a noun), similar in concepts to the words "pointed" and "drink/drank" (when preparing a toast), so when using the word, it should be said "dedicated to."
What type of punctuation should you use after the salutation if you are typing a letter using the standard-block style?
A colon should be used after the salutation in a letter using the standard-block style.
When using a colon to introduce a list what must the colon follow?
The colon should follow an independent clause, which is a complete sentence that can stand alone. This helps to set up the list that follows the colon.
An example sentence using a colon?
She had one goal for the summer: to improve her tennis skills.
What is the correct usage of Doctor?
The doctor has left the building. There is a sentence using the word "doctor" correctly.
What is an example of a sentence using the word 'usage'?
'His mobile data usage was 250 megabytes this month.' 'His usage of the back-door was allowed due to his employment at the shop.'
How do you spell the word using?
Using is the correct spelling.An example sentence is "will you please stop using my deodorant".
When using a colon as punctuation in a sentence how many times do you space after it?
You use one space after a colon or semi-colon.
What is the correct usage Dedicated for you or dedicated to you which is correct?
"Dedicated" is a verb that implies directionality (towards a noun), similar in concepts to the words "pointed" and "drink/drank" (when preparing a toast), so when using the word, it should be said "dedicated to."
Why are using the void main in C programming?
Because you misunderstood something. The correct usage: int main (int argc, char **argv)
What type of punctuation should you use after the salutation if you are typing a letter using the standard-block style?
A colon should be used after the salutation in a letter using the standard-block style.
How many colones in 1 us dollar?
The conversion rate to US Dollar to the Costa Rican Colon is for every one United states dollar will be 504.098 Costa Rican Colon. This is correct as of 19th July 2013 using XE Currency Converter.
How would you use the dictionary for spelling and words usage?
You can use a dictionary to check the correct spelling of words and to understand their definitions and usage in sentences. By looking up a word in the dictionary, you can ensure you are using it correctly and expand your vocabulary.
What is the correct phrase -in all stores or at all stores?
The correct phrase is "at all stores." This usage specifies a location where something is available or occurs. For example, you might say, "The sale is happening at all stores." Using "in all stores" is less common but can be acceptable in certain contexts, such as when referring to something that is physically located inside the stores.
How do you spell directly?
The word "straight", meaning not bent, is spelt as you have in the question.Ensure that you mean this usage, and not the sense of "narrow waterway", which would be spelt strait (e.g. Strait of Magellan).
