Question

Read each sentence, and select the word that should be followed by a colon.

1. One thought kept crossing Jen's mind as Friday approached "Please let this week be over."

2. Thomas Jefferson famously stated that people's unalienable rights included the following life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

3. Ander's family comes from two different cultures his mother's side of the family is Swedish, while his father's side is Brazilian.

Answer 1

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Do you know how to use the colon?

Answer 2

not really

Answer 3

Okay, a colon instead of a semicolon may be used between independent clauses when the second sentence explains, illustrates, paraphrases, or expands on the first sentence. Example: He got what he worked for: he really earned that promotion.

Answer 4

ohhhh okay, that makes since.

Answer 5

Still need help?

Answer 6

so the first one, would it be placed before the dialog?

Answer 7

Correct.

Answer 8

awesome! thank you!

Answer 9

You're welcome. c:

Answer 10

If you need anymore help, would you like me to give you few examples for better understanding as well?