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Colon

Definition

A punctuation mark (:) used to introduce a list, a quotation, or an explanation, or to separate hours from minutes in time expressions.

Example Sentences

1The teacher asked the students to use a colon to separate the hours and minutes in their schedule.
2Is it correct to use a colon before a list of items in a formal letter?
3She did not use a colon to introduce the quotation, which made the text confusing to read.
4If you are writing a formal report, use a colon to separate the title from the subtitle.
5The time is written as 3:45, with a colon separating the hours from the minutes.

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