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Colon Uses
Basic Rules to know for colons
Term | Definition |
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Rule 1 | use a colon after an independent clause when the material that follows a list, an illustration, or an explanation |
Something important to know for rule 1 | do not use a colon directly after a verb; after the preposition except or regarding; or after the expression such as, for example, especially, or including. |
Rule 2 | use a colon for the salutation of a business letter. |
Rule 3 | use a colon when writing the time in all numbers |
Rule 4 | use a colon between the title and the subtitle of a book |