The punctuation mark colon (:) consists of two equally sized dots centered on the same vertical line.
Uses o f the Colon (:)
1. To introduce a list.
Example:
A box has blocks of five colors: red, green, blue, yellow and white.
2. To show example, rule or explanation preceding an independent clause.
Example:
The hostel has a rule: no outsider allowed on weekdays.
3. In memos.
Examples:
To:
From:
Date:
Subject:
4. Between hour and minute to show time.
Example:
5:25 p.m.
5. Between Bible chapters and verses.
Example:
Part 3:121
6. To separate main title and subtitle.
Example:
America: The great nation
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