Question

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

Answer 1

@Atsie @Cardinal_Carlo

Answer 2

What do you think it is yourself?

Answer 3

C or D?

Answer 4

C isn't correct because someone could ask a question like this...
"Mom, do you want lobster, steak, or crab for dinner tonight?"

Answer 5

i thought the colon was (:)

Answer 6

well thats what google told me

Answer 7

WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME.
I cannot read for the life of me today!

Okay, I'm thinking of the comma.

It could be D or B in that sense then

Answer 8

On the contrary, C is correct. Someone can ask a question using a colon (:). For example, a daughter could ask, "Mom, which would you like to have for dinner: lobster, steak, or crab?". However, it is not the important rule this question is referring to.

Answer 9

It's B

Answer 10

Reasoning: Having a complete sentence (i.e. subject + verb) before the colon (:) is a known condition for its usage.

Answer 11

Otherwise, your sentences will look funky.

Answer 12

next question?

Answer 13

those were all thank you for the help

Answer 14

You're welcome

Answer 15

Thank @Cardinal_Carlo more than me.
I would have messed you up a bit if he wasn't there. I seriously have eye problems. Sorry for the messups on my part.

Answer 16

But still @Atsie, three minds are better than one or two. You helped a bit.

Answer 17

Thanks for the comfort :)

Answer 18

no your fine at least you guys helped good and smarter then me :)

Answer 19

It'll come to you easier and easier as you practice more. I remember I had a very hard time with grammar when I came face to face with it. Keep on studying! :) @danysanchy97

Answer 20

thank you. for the motivation

Answer 21

Of course. :)
Have a great day.