Question

Which of the following is an important rule regarding colon usage?
A. A colon points to an idea in an earlier sentence.
B. A colon can't be used in a question.
C. The words coming before the colon must form a complete sentence.
D. A colon only introduces a list.

Answer 1

@SayHey2012 i need help

Answer 2

What do you think? ^_^

Answer 3

Mainly, you use colons before lists

Answer 4

@thuggmyssess?

Answer 5

Use a colon to join 2 independent clauses when you wish to emphasize the second clause.

Use a colon after an independent clause when it is followed by a list, a quotation, appositive, or other idea directly related to the independent clause.

Use a colon at the end of a business letter greeting.

Use a colon to separate the hour and minute(s) in a time notation.

Use a colon to separate the chapter and verse in a Biblical reference.

The most important rule though is that the only logical place to put a colon would be where you would put a period. This doesn't mean that a list has to follow a colon. There just usually needs to be a complete sentence or clause before it.

Answer 6

I JUST TOOK MY TEST AND I GOT IT WRONG I THOUGHT IT WAS (D) BUT IT'S NOT @RainbowBrony555 AND @SayHey2012

Answer 7

It's C.