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Colons :. By: Chris, Gabriela, Clarianne , and Julia. What are Colons?. Colons are punctuation marks that may be used to introduce a description or a set. For example: The three things my English teacher can’t stand are: Boring cants, idiots , and students that say stupid things .
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Colons : By: Chris, Gabriela, Clarianne, and Julia
What are Colons? Colons are punctuation marks that may be used to introduce a description or a set. For example: The three things my English teacher can’t stand are: Boring cants, idiots, and students that say stupid things. In this sentence, the colon is used to introduce things in a respective order.
What are Colons? (cont.) • Colons can also be used to introduce speech. This is most commonly used in scripts. • Ex: Jim Bob: I introduce to you, the wonderful, magical, bona fide hair growth potion. • In this sentence, the colon is used to indicate the person who is speaking in the script.
Other uses for colons are: • Introduction to a definition Ex: Veritable: actual • Separation of a movie title with its subtitle Ex: Manos: The Hands of Fate • Indicate time Ex: At 2:45, the con artist in the alley was arrested for fraud and robbery.
Other uses for colons are: (cont.) • Used in Bible verses Ex: John 3:14
Practice: • Rules: Read the sentence written and indicate where does the colon goes. Raise your hand if you know the answer. • Are you ready? • BEGIN!!!!
Practice: (cont.) • The insidious criminal was convicted of the following crimes murder, assault, breaking, and entering. • The movie starts at 355 and ends at 650. • Johnny Bravo that charlatan stole my hair gel.
Practice: (cont.) • Many Bible verses such as Exodus 207, condemns those who use chicanery to steal.
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