Practice The Colon (:) (7.4.3) - Functional English & Communication Skills
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The Colon (:)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What punctuation mark do you use to introduce a list?

💡 Hint: Think about the uses of punctuation marks.

Question 2 Easy

Fill in the blank: You have one job____ finish it on time.

💡 Hint: This introduces the purpose.

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Question 1

What is the primary use of a colon?

To end a sentence
To introduce lists or explanations
To separate independent clauses

💡 Hint: Think about how colons position information.

Question 2

True or False: A colon can be used to introduce a list after an independent clause.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the definitions we just learned.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create a complex sentence using a colon to introduce a quotation and explanation simultaneously.

💡 Hint: Think about how one can link them together.

Challenge 2 Hard

Devise a paragraph using at least two sentences that correctly apply colons.

💡 Hint: Try to articulate values in your writing.

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