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In the United States and many other countries, a colon is used to separate minutes from hours, as in 3:05.

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What mark separates the hour when one is writing down time?

The colon (:) is used to separate the hour from the minutes when writing down time. For example, 3:30 indicates 3 hours and 30 minutes.


A colon may be used in which of the following situations?

A colon may be used to introduce a list, to separate hours and minutes in time expressions, and to indicate a formal statement or quotation.


When do you use a colon?

The colon (: ) is a punctuation mark that has many uses. You can make use of it when: -You are introducing a quotation without a "he/she said" expression. -Before items following independent clauses. -When you introduce a sentence that summarizes the sentence before it. -When giving more emphasis o the appositive that you are introducing. -When expressing time in numerals. -In salutations at business. -Subtitles of books, magazines, movies, etc. -Biblical or periodical references (volumes, chapters, etc). -Used to label or signal important ideas or words.


When do you use a colon as punctuation?

There are a few different times you will use a colon.You would use a colon to introduce statements that summarize, explain, or restate what is said in an independent clause.We packed the following things in the cooler: soda, sandwiches, apples, and bottled water.This could also be reworded to only use commas.We packed soda, sandwiches, apples, and bottled water in the cooler.When an independent clause is summarizing or explaining the following independent clause, a colon may be used.I will always remember our trip to Paris: We went dancing in the rain.Colons are also used to separate hours, minutes, and seconds.It was 10:52 PM when she finally came home.Bible Chapters and VersesJohn 3:16-17Titles and Subtitles"Eyewitness Books: Ancient Rome"Formal LettersDear Mr. Jones:MemosTo: Mr. JonesFrom: Mrs. Myrab51Re: Use of colons as punctuation


Is the word hours a verb?

no, verbs are words that describe an action.

Related Questions

What is the name of the punctuation between the hours and minutes in time?

Colon - :


What is a colon in writing terms?

A colon in writing is a punctuation mark (:) used to introduce a list, explanation, or quotation. It is also used to separate hours from minutes in time notation.


What is used to separate the minutes and hours?

A colon.


What is 4.9 hrs in hours and minutes?

To convert 4.9 hours into hours and minutes, we first need to separate the whole number part from the decimal part. The whole number part is 4 hours, and the decimal part is 0.9 hours. To convert the decimal part to minutes, we multiply 0.9 by 60, which equals 54 minutes. Therefore, 4.9 hours is equal to 4 hours and 54 minutes.


What is 1955 hours in hours and minutes?

1955 hours in hours and minutes is 1955 hours 0 minutes.


How many hrs and mins in 265 mins?

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What is 70 min plus 70 min?

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Why is a colon used to separate hours and minutes on a digital clock?

That's the way time is written in some parts of the world.


When do you need to change minutes to hours and hours to minutes?

Minutes to hours, divide by 60, hours to minutes, multiply by 60


How long does it take for 6 30 AM to reach 4 10 PM?

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How many hours and minutes are in 135 minutes?

ANSWER:2 hours, 15 minutes. 180 minutes (Which is 3 hours)


What is 10 hours and 30 minutes into minutes?

1 hour = 60 minutes 2 hours = 120 minutes 3 hours = 180 minutes . . . 10 hours = 600 minutes 10 hours + 30 minutes = 630 minutes