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The colon is often used to introduce a list of items. For example:
The animal enclosure contains four interesting species: crocodiles, gorillas, tigers, and lions.
This sentence contains a list of four animals. The first part of the sentence tells you that there will be four animals; then the colon tells you "here are the four animals".
You can also use a colon to introduce an explanation or a definition of something. For instance:
I'll give you the definition of boredom: watching soap operas on a Friday evening!
"Giraffe: a large fleet African ruminant mammal."
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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 writing a bibliography what punctuation mark should follow the city of publication?
A colon (:) should be used to separate the city of publication from the name of the publisher in a bibliography.
When should you not use a colon?
When you are beginning a list of irregular items
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.
Do you start with a capital after a colon?
The conventional rule for capitalization after a colon is "Don't capitalize the first word after a colon". One clear exception is where a quotation follows the colon and the first word of the quoted text is originally capitalized. Additionally, where two or more sentences follow the colon, the general rule is to capitalize the first word of each sentence.
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 often should a colon cleanser be used?
In general they should be used 4 times a year. Listen to your body and watch your stool as you may need more or less. An early colon problem such as constipation or Irritable Bowel Syndrome can be a warning sign of colon cancer.
How many spaces should follow a colon used with a series of items?
two should be left
How many time should you space after colon used in punctuation?
one time
When writing a bibliography what punctuation mark should follow the city of publication?
A colon (:) should be used to separate the city of publication from the name of the publisher in a bibliography.
How many spaces should be used after a colon?
1 space. from a student at ross middle school
Should a colon be underlined?
No, colons should not be underlined. When using a colon, it should be formatted as regular text within a sentence.
How spaces after a semi colon?
There should be one space after a semi colon.
When should you not use a colon?
When you are beginning a list of irregular items
Should a colon should be used when you join two sentences and the second sentence is a quotation?
Yes, a colon can be used before a quotation if the preceding sentence is an independent clause that sets up the quotation. For example: She said this about the project: "We need to focus on quality." However, if the quotation is integrated into the sentence without being preceded by an independent clause, a colon is not necessary.
Is a colon clenase good for the body?
A colon cleanse can be good for an individuals body. This will depend on the person's health and the cleanse used. You should talk with your doctor before trying a cleanse.
What is a redundant colon?
It is when the large intestine is longer than it should be. Surgery can be used in order to fix the problem.
