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Colons

Colons. Where should they go? :. Colons and Semicolons. Like commas and full stops they mark the places where you would pause when speaking. : ;. ;. ,. :. Each punctuation mark has a certain strength.

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Colons

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  1. Colons Where should they go? :

  2. Colons and Semicolons Like commas and full stops they mark the places where you would pause when speaking. : ;

  3. . ; , : Each punctuation mark has a certain strength. The comma is the weakest mark, then comes the semi-colon. The colon is stronger than the semi-colon, but weaker than the full stop.

  4. Colon A colon can sometimes be used to introduce lists. You need the following ingredients: eggs, butter, flour, sugar and milk.

  5. Colons Are used in plays. Tom: Don’t forget to lock the door. Lisa: I won’t. Tom: And close all the windows.

  6. Colons Can be used before direct speech, instead of a comma. To my amazement, I heard Mary say: “I am never coming back.”

  7. Have a go! 1. I think I have remembered everything, string, nails, plywood, hammer and pliers. • Remember the saying “A stitch in time saves nine.” • All my tools were stolen a hammer, saw, screwdriver and wire cutters. • I enjoy all subjects French, Spanish, English and Maths. • Roald Dahl wrote many books James and the Giant Peach, Esio Trot and The Twits. • I shall never forget his advice “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.”

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