2.10.8

Clauses: Using Colons to Separate Clauses

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Using Colons to Separate Clauses

We don’t always need to use a full stop to separate main clauses. Sometimes, we can use other symbols, like a colon (:).

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Colons

  • We don’t always need to use a full stop to separate main clauses.
  • We can use other symbols, like colons.
  • A colon is a punctuation mark that looks like this: :
    • As you can see, it is one point on top of another.
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Examples

  • The clock was ticking: midnight was approaching.
  • The dog was sad: he lost his bone.
  • The boy was hungry: he skipped breakfast.
  • Our teacher was angry: the classroom was messy.

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