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Illinois State Univ.: Punctuation Made Simple Colons
What purpose does a colon serve in a sentence? Use this website for explanations and examples of colon use.
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Library Online: Colon and Semicolon Punctuation in Writing
Rules and examples in list form demonstrating the proper use of both the colon and semicolon.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Colons
Nine slides introducing colons and explaining how they are used properly within sentences.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Colons
A screencast lesson introducing colons and explaining their uses within sentences and in conventional situations. A brief quiz is provided to assess the use of colons in sentences. [2:14] L.9-10.2b Colons
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Colons, and Semicolons, and Bears!
Refer to this short article if you need help with using semicolons or colons. There are several examples of both correct and incorrect usage, as well as a clear explanation of the difference.
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Punctuation Mark Rules: The Colon
A fairly comprehensive look at the uses and misuses of the grammatical element "the colon" in English punctuation. Includes information and several examples.
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Sandhills Community College: The Colon
A brief lesson on the uses of the colon in English punctuation. Includes examples and links for further information.
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Sta: Punctuation and Capitalization Rules
Use this handy guide for a quick reference to punctuation and capitalization rules. Includes rules for end marks, apostrophes, capitalization, commas, quotation marks, and many more!