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Place a colon after a complete clause that introduces a list.
6 authored questions + worked example
Introduce this list: Bring three items. The items are a pencil, paper and a ruler.
Answer: Bring three items: a pencil, paper and a ruler.
Bring three items is a complete command; the colon introduces the items.
All 6 authored questions for this skill.
Question 1
For these list introductions, the words before the colon must stand as a complete sentence; do not split a verb from its objects.
Answer: We chose two colors: blue and gold.
We chose two colors can stand alone and is completed before the colon.
Question 2
For these list introductions, the words before the colon must stand as a complete sentence; do not split a verb from its objects.
Answer: Two routes remain open: the river path and the hill trail.
The clause before the colon is complete; the list names the routes.
Question 3
For these list introductions, the words before the colon must stand as a complete sentence; do not split a verb from its objects.
Answer: The recipe needs two fruits: apples and pears.
The colon follows a complete introducing clause, rather than splitting needs from its objects.
Question 4
For these list introductions, the words before the colon must stand as a complete sentence; do not split a verb from its objects.
Answer: The display has three sections: maps, photographs and letters.
The complete clause The display has three sections comes before the list.
Question 5
For these list introductions, the words before the colon must stand as a complete sentence; do not split a verb from its objects.
Answer: Bring three items: a pencil, paper and a ruler.
Bring three items is a complete command; the colon introduces the items.
Question 6
For these list introductions, the words before the colon must stand as a complete sentence; do not split a verb from its objects.
Answer: The kit contains two tools: a brush and a scraper.
The complete clause The kit contains two tools introduces the list.