2007-09-28 16:57:22 · 3 answers · asked by angry youngman 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
The colon stands between an introductory statement and an immediate extension (Please remember on thing: Don't ever overcook the cabbage.). It can also follow the salutation of a formal letter (Dear Mr. Descartes:) and divide hours from minutes (12:10).
2007-09-28 17:12:13 · answer #1 · answered by ReneDescartes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use it when I wish to make a pause before a list or example: It marks off the attached but not identical content.
It is helpful because: it is stronger than a semi-colon; it encourages shorter list formatting; it alerts a reader/speaker of the following paralles structure.
2007-09-29 00:08:16 · answer #2 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ASK LARRY CRAIG !
2007-09-29 00:04:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋