Colon usage

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Choose correct if the sentences uses colons correctly or incorrect if it does not.1:The noon bus usually takes longer to reach

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asked by marylyn
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Whereas a semicolon separates, a colon usually ____.

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Nico used a colon incorrectly in this sentence:Prepare for a hurricane by having: water, batteries, and food on hand. Which

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asked by hi
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Does the following passage contain a colon error?After several months, he finished the first draft and, when it was published:

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Does the following passage contain a colon error?Praise for his writing often focuses on: aspects of his style.

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1. To avoid using unnecessary colons, use the colon only after a/an ________.A. coordinating conjunction B. series of items C.

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asked by Jay
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Grammar and Punctuation Unit Test9 of 13 Items Item 9 Use the sentence to answer the question. Michael’s mom asked him to pick

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asked by Garland
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Use the sentence to answer the question.Michael's mom asked him to pick up a few things at the grocery for their taco dinner

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i think its C.Which of the following show the correct use of a colon? A. my tennis lesson begins exactly at 40:0 p.m. B. Dear:

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asked by matt
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Michael's mom asked him to pick up a few things at the grocery for their taco dinner beans, cheese, and salsa.Where should a

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asked by Help ME!!!
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Use the sentence to answer the question.Michael’s mom asked him to pick up a few things at the grocery for their taco dinner

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Which choice uses a colon correctly?The library opens at 10:00 a.m. Saturday. The library opens at 10;00 Saturday. The library:

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Which choice shows the proper way to use a colon?Many people take ski trips and skiing is: a great hobby. I have one problem

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Does the following passage contain a colon error?He liked jazz music: and wanted to surround himself with it.

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Read the passage that contains punctuation errors.A storm blew up at the beach just after we had unpacked all the stuff we

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asked by Anna wolf
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Use the sentence to answer the question. Michael’s mom asked him to pick up a few things at the grocery for their taco dinner

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Which one of the following sentences contains an unnecessary colon?A. Here's the question on all of our minds: Will our team be

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asked by desiree
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I split this sentence into 2 parts is the colon use correct between football and There's?I love college football: There’s

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asked by Bernie
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Select the sentence which is correctly punctuated, spaced, and capitalized.A) His surgery is scheduled for 1530. B) His surgery

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asked by Marie
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connect the sentence pairs below by using a colon.the sentence are The flaming carrot fights unusual villains. A flying dead

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asked by dali
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Michael's mom asked him to pick up a few things at the grocery for their taco dinner beans, cheese, and salsa.Where should a

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usage of the colon in a sentence.1a. I just bought CDs by Regina Spektor, John Legend, and Prince. 1b. I just bought: CDs by

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asked by Dorothy
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Select the correct answer.Which sentence correctly uses a colon? A. I edited the article and found: comma splices, sentence

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Add a colon, if necessary, to the following sentences1. You might see the following birds in the park: owls, kingfishers, and

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asked by BENJI!
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Using Semicolons Quick Check5 of 55 of 5 Items Question Use the sentence to answer the question. Michael’s mom asked him to

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Which sentence uses a colon correctly?A long winding road: it seemed as if the day would never be over. A long winding road was

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asked by Tom Kaulitz
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Which sentence uses a colon correctly?School began: on a warm August morning the unavoidable happened. School began when: the

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asked by Tom Kaulitz
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Read the sentence. Then, answer the question that follows.Her style was unpredictable: one day she wore sweatpants and the next,

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asked by Tom Kaulitz
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Use the sentence to answer the question.Michael’s mom asked him to pick up a few things at the grocery for their taco dinner

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Grammar and Punctuation Unit Test11 of 1511 of 15 Items Question Use the sentence to answer the question. Michael’s mom asked

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Use the sentence to answer the question.Michael’s mom asked him to pick up a few things at the grocery for their taco dinner

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Use the sentence to answer the question.Michael’s mom asked him to pick up a few things at the grocery for their taco dinner

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Use the sentence to answer the question.Michael’s mom asked him to pick up a few things at the grocery for their taco dinner

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Which of the following uses a colon correctly?The best way to achieve success is to focus: on one thing perseverance. The best

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Which sentence is punctuated correctly?* 1 point For my birthday I received: a new bike that I plan to use in a race next month

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asked by .,.
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Choose the answer in which a colon is used correctly.(1 point) Responses My favorite flowers include: the following tulips,

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.Which sentence is written correctly? His tips on finding buried treasure were believable, he had after all found buried

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Where should the colon be placed to provide clarification for a thought?(1 point)Responses Taking a break is usually a good

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Where should the colon be placed to provide clarification for a thought?(1 point)Responses Taking a break is usually a good idea

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asked by Hana
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