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Think you know when to use a colon in your writing? Test your ability by identifying which sentences are correct, and read our post on the topic for more detailed explanations.
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Question 1 of 4
1. Question
Choose the correct sentence.
Correct
Use a colon before a series or list only if the words that introduce the list make up a complete sentence.
Incorrect
Use a colon before a series or list only if the words that introduce the list make up a complete sentence.
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Question 2 of 4
2. Question
Choose the correct sentence.
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Use a lowercase letter after a colon within a sentence unless the word that follows the colon is normally capitalized or is the first in a series of related sentences.
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Use a lowercase letter after a colon within a sentence unless the word that follows the colon is normally capitalized or is the first in a series of related sentences.
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Question 3 of 4
3. Question
Choose the correct sentence.
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Use a comma, not a colon, following for example, that is, and namely.
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Use a comma, not a colon, following for example, that is, and namely.
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Question 4 of 4
4. Question
Choose the correct sentence.
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Use a colon when the phrase as follows or the following introduces a list.
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Use a colon when the phrase as follows or the following introduces a list.