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Chapter 4 - Colon

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The colon joins two independent clauses (compound sentence), introduces lists, and sets up quotations.

 

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  • Janet Graber
    Janet Graber
    Joining independent clauses should be left to the semicolon. Since it is its purpose in life, its use is more precise.
    LikeReply 38 years ago

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