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Punctuation: The Colon Caitlin Dougher So What? When will I ever need to use a colon? Colons are sometimes not recognized by computer grammar checkers /services/cel/E-Newsletter/Will%20Work%20Cartoon.JPG The colon (:) in most cases is a mark of an introduction: it signals that the words following will explain or amplify. More common and conventional uses of the colon include expressions of time. Use a colon after the salutation of a business letter, between title and subtitle, and between divisions of time. Business Letter Salutation 1) Dear Mrs. Smith: 2)Title Subtitle Charles Dickens: An Introduction to His Novels William Shakespeare: A Collection of Plays Divisions of time 3) 12:26 AM 6:00 PM Rule #1 Use a colon to introduce a concluding explanation. 1) Dont overlook the most important rule: never argue with the boss. 2) There is only one thing left to do now: confess while you still have time. 3) Let us not forget this rule: use a colon to introduce a concluding explanation. Rule #2 Use a colon to introduce a series. 1) The children were asked to bring certain supplies the next day: crayons, scissors, glue, glitter, and ribbon. 2) At least three soul food dishes are familiar to most Americans: fried chicken, barbequed spareribs, and sweet potatoes. 3) The baseball coach claimed that the teams success stemmed from four things: consistent hitting, solid pitching, good fielding, and excellent teamwork. Use a colon to introduce an appositive. What is an appositive? An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it. Ex) The insect, a cockroach, is crawling across the kitchen table. Rule #3 Use a colon to introduce an appositive. 1) Donald moved to a new state: Oregon. 2) Soul food has one disadvantage: namely, fat. 3) The preoccupied burglar didnt notice who was standing right behind him: a smiling police officer. Rule #4 Use a colon to introduce a long or formal quote. 1) The conditi