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The Colon:A Sentence Gateway Colon A colon is used to introduce a list, an explanation, an equation, or a quotation. A colon has the same separating force as a period. It brings a sentence to almost a halt. What goes before the colon must be able to stand by itself, i.e., an independent clause. List Wrong The scatterometer is separated into: a gimbal, a transmitter-receiver assembly, and rack-mounted electronics. Correct The scatterometer is separated into three assemblies: a gimbal, a transmitter-receiver assembly, and rack-mounted electronics. List Wrong Microwave instruments are use