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When to Use the Colon: A colon is stronger than a comma or a semicolon. A colon should not be confused with a semicolon, a colon is much stronger. The colon separates a sentence with 2 independent clauses whereby the second clause provides additional meaning to the first: 1. Swimming is something my whole family loves: we are all very good swimmers. 2. I have everything I need to go swimming: now I?m just waiting on my instructor to take me. Use a colon in time expressions: 1. It is 2:30 Use a colon at the beginning of a list or title: 1. Dennis only has one friend: Doug. 2. There are four seasons: summer, fall, winter and spring. After salutations or in business letters: 1. Dear Mr. Jones: 2. To: 3. Subject: |
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